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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
3333 West Deyoung Street
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
405 Rushing Drive, Herrin Il 62948
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
3333 West Deyoung Street, Marion Il 62959
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
405 Rushing Drive, Herrin Il 62948
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