Carla Shea
Pouch Cove,Newfoundland And Labrador
Summary
Accomplished Transfusion Safety Officer and Medical Laboratory Technologist at Eastern Health, adept in workplace safety and leadership. Streamlined lab operations, enhanced safety protocols, and fostered team skill development. Achieved significant improvements in compliance and efficiency, leveraging expertise in hazard identification and SOP development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Transfusion Safety Officer
Eastern Health
09.2015 - Current
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Ensured adherence to OSHA regulations, leading to a safer work environment for all employees.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Eastern Health
06.2006 - 09.2015
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, participating in regular audits and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
- Optimized workload distribution among team members, ensuring timely completion of tasks without compromising quality.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes, sharing critical lab findings and insights.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Reduced sample contamination risks by adhering to strict protocols in the preparation and handling of specimens.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Facilitated smooth laboratory operations through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of sophisticated equipment.
- Streamlined communication among colleagues by developing clear reporting templates for test results.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Assisted in the development of new testing methodologies, contributing to advancements in medical diagnostics.
- Provided comprehensive training for new staff, fostering a supportive learning environment for skill development.
- Stayed current with industry advancements through regular attendance at professional conferences and workshops, applying learnings to daily practice.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives through prudent resource management and waste reduction strategies in the lab setting.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues and hospital staff by diligently maintaining knowledge of relevant diagnostic tests, procedures, and best practices.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining specimen processing and implementing effective quality control measures.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
- Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
- Assisted with laboratory research projects to advance knowledge and discovery in healthcare.
- Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
- Enforced quality control protocols to maintain accuracy of test results.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.
- Evaluated and interpreted laboratory results to determine diagnoses.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
Education
Medical Laboratory Technology
College of The North Atlantic
St. John's, NL06.2006
Skills
- Safety Training
- Workplace Safety
- Hazard Identification
- Occupational safety
- Safety policies
- Incident Reporting
- Incident Investigation
- Corrective Action Planning
- Records/files maintenance
- Training and mentoring
- Procedure Implementation
- Accident investigation
- Investigations
- SOP Development
- Records Management
- Compliance Reporting
- Investigative reporting
- Leadership Techniques
- Traceability Compliance
- Records Review
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Transfusion Safety Officer
Eastern Health
09.2015 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Eastern Health
06.2006 - 09.2015
Medical Laboratory Technology
College of The North Atlantic
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