Candace McDaniel

• Conducted complex laboratory tests to support accurate patient diagnoses.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to interpret results and optimize patient care.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards in laboratory procedures.
• Mentored junior staff on testing methodologies and quality control practices.

• Oversaw laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Managed inventory control, optimizing supply chain processes for efficiency.
• Led team training sessions, enhancing staff knowledge on laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Implemented process improvements, reducing turnaround times for test results.
• Monitored equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring operational readiness at all times.
• Evaluated laboratory performance metrics to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing process improvements.

• Maintained accurate records of all testing processes and results.
• Identified areas of improvement in existing processes and proposed new approaches for testing.

Help define and write new testing procedures.

Ordered supplies needed to complete testing from various vendors.

Responsible for ordering proficiency testing specific to the laboratory, as well as assigning testing to the appropriate personnel and entering and approving of testing results.

Maintained the precision and accuracy of pipettes and liquid filled thermometers within the laboratory.

Performed various coagulation studies including D-Dimer and Fibrinogen calibration verification and inter instrument validation.

Performed as the Chemistry supervisor in addition to the role of Special Testing Supervisor.

Maintained quality control records and defined performance ranges for said material across the spectrum of testing performed in the Chemistry department.

Performed analytical testing of Chemistry ranges for patient reporting.

Monitored performance results to ensure optimal reporting of accurate test results for patients.

Perform Microbiology testing including Flu A/B, Strep A, RSV and Covid testing. As well as performing amplified testing utilizing the BioFire and Revogen analyzers.

Review microbiology records for quality control and performance of testing materials.