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Allison Schaffer

Godfrey

Summary

Lead Coordinator with proven expertise in optimizing laboratory operations and enhancing diagnostic testing quality at Alton Memorial Hospital. Skilled in histology operations and leading team through improvements, I excel in troubleshooting and implementing new protocols, significantly boosting efficiency. My leadership ensures adherence to quality standards, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Coorinator

Christian Hospital Northeast
St Louis
03.2017 - Current
  • Assess workload, prioritize work, make staffing adjustments, and assist staff when needed with routine day-to-day activities.
  • Ensure the maintenance of laboratory equipment, services, and quality in accordance with prescribed standards and policies of the system, government, and other accreditation agencies.
  • Takes responsibility for the daily operations, both technically and administratively, for the shift to ensure quality services. Coordinates with all lab supervisors and frontline staff to ensure goals are met, to improve quality services, and reduce costs.
  • Develop appropriate QA monitors, and implement processes to ensure quality. Evaluate data, identify problems, and recommend solutions.
  • Teaches and/or trains new and established staff members and Clinical Laboratory Science students in routine and specialized techniques used in the laboratory. Participates in competency assessments of staff.

Lead Coordinator

Alton Memorial Hospital
Alton
05.1993 - 03.2017
  • Started with Alton Memorial as a phlebotomist before transitioning into send-out coordinator. I began assisting in anatomic pathology by training in histology. Successfully completed the histology program and obtained my HT certification.
  • I completed a bachelor's degree and transitioned into a lead coordinator position for Alton Memorial until 2017.
  • In 2017, the histology department was consolidated with Christian Hospital. Facilitated the transition and became part of the Christian Hospital team as the lead coordinator.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Greenville University
08-2015

Histotechnology Certification -

Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD
01-2012

Associate of Science -

Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL
12-2008

Skills

  • Embedding tissue specimens from fine needle aspirations to large, dense tissues
  • Microtomy (cutting tissue specimens) for routine H&E staining, special staining, and immunohistochemical staining
  • Optimize and validate new immunochemical stains per pathologist's request
  • Troubleshoot the equipment as needed
  • Work with pathologists daily to improve the quality of diagnostic testing
  • Lead team members in day-to-day operations, as well as facilitate any new implementations

Certification

  • American Society of Clinical Pathologist HT

Timeline

Lead Coorinator

Christian Hospital Northeast
03.2017 - Current

Lead Coordinator

Alton Memorial Hospital
05.1993 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Greenville University

Histotechnology Certification -

Harford Community College

Associate of Science -

Lewis And Clark Community College

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