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Aaron Richardson

Herrin

Summary

Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist with a proven track record at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, enhancing laboratory efficiency and compliance through expert microbiology techniques and continuous improvement. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and self-motivation, mentoring new staff and streamlining workflows for optimal performance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Deaconess Illinois Medical Center
09.2011 - Current
  • Microbiology Supervisor (Current position)
  • Worked as Point of Care Coordinator
  • Worked as Chemistry Supervisor
  • Performing preventive maintenance
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and guidelines.
  • Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing best practices.
  • Managed inventory to ensure adequate stock levels of consumables, reagents, media supplies needed for daily operations in the laboratory as well as our sister facilities.
  • Achieved timely completion of projects by effectively managing resources and delegating tasks to team members.
  • Developed training programs for new hires.
  • Developed a competency program
  • Mentored new microbiologists, providing guidance on technical skills, troubleshooting techniques.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines.
  • Responsible for building sendout testing in LIS


Phlebotomist

Logan Primary Care
05.2007 - 07.2010

Drawing Blood

Operating a chemistry and hematology analyzer

Performing nerve conduction studies

Performing drug screens and breath alcohol testing

Training new phlebotomists to draw blood


Phlebotomist

Heartland Regional Medical Center
05.2006 - 11.2007
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
  • Performing breath alcohol testing.
  • Performing chain of custody and DOT drug screen collections.
  • Processing clinical specimens.

Phlebotomist

Logan Primary Care
10.2002 - 12.2005


  • Drawing Blood.
  • Sending specimens to reference lab.
  • Performing drug screens.
  • Performing breath alcohol testing.
  • Processing specimens.
  • Faxing test results.


Education

Certification (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Science

Southeast Health College of Health Sciences
2001 William St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
05-2011

Bachelor of Science - Biological Science

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05-2007

Skills

  • Microbiology techniques
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Equipment operation
  • Quality control testing
  • Supply management
  • Instrument maintenance
  • Quality assurance
  • Reliability
  • Self motivation
  • Continuous improvement
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Deaconess Illinois Medical Center
09.2011 - Current

Phlebotomist

Logan Primary Care
05.2007 - 07.2010

Phlebotomist

Heartland Regional Medical Center
05.2006 - 11.2007

Phlebotomist

Logan Primary Care
10.2002 - 12.2005

Certification (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Science

Southeast Health College of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Biological Science

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Aaron Richardson