Rhonda Edwards
Houston
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Supervisor
Progressive Health of Houston
Houston
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised laboratory operations ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Managed staff schedules and coordinated training programs for new employees.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance and ensured proper calibration of laboratory instruments.
- Implemented standard operating procedures to enhance workflow efficiency in the lab.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and ordered necessary materials for laboratory activities.
- Facilitated inspections to achieve successful outcomes.
- Implemented computerized systems for tracking samples, processing results, and generating reports.
Laboratory Supervisor
Trace Regional Hospital
Houston
05.2020 - 02.2024
- Supervised laboratory operations ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Managed staff schedules and coordinated training programs for new employees.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance and ensured proper calibration of laboratory instruments.
- Implemented standard operating procedures to enhance workflow efficiency in the lab.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and ordered necessary materials for laboratory activities.
- Facilitated inspections to achieve successful outcomes.
- Implemented computerized systems for tracking samples, processing results, and generating reports.
- Managed quality assurance and quality control programs in accordance with regulatory standards.
Medical Technologist
Trace Regional Hospital
Houston
05.1996 - 05.2020
- Conducted laboratory tests on patient samples for accurate diagnosis.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment ensuring optimal performance.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Trained new staff on laboratory procedures and best practices.
- Reviewed quality control processes to maintain testing standards.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards including HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA requirements.
- Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation and chemistry to detect abnormal conditions in patients.
Medical Technologist
NMMC Main Unit
Tupelo
08.1991 - 05.1996
- Conducted laboratory tests on patient samples for accurate diagnosis.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment ensuring optimal performance.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards including HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA requirements.
- Followed strict quality control procedures to deliver accurate test results.
- Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation and chemistry to detect abnormal conditions in patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12-2000
Skills
- Laboratory management
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Equipment calibration
- Standard operating procedures
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- ASCP
Timeline
Laboratory Supervisor
Progressive Health of Houston
02.2024 - Current
Laboratory Supervisor
Trace Regional Hospital
05.2020 - 02.2024
Medical Technologist
Trace Regional Hospital
05.1996 - 05.2020
Medical Technologist
NMMC Main Unit
08.1991 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Mississippi State University
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