Briana Brown
Catawissa
Summary
Dynamic professional combining strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions that enhance organizational performance. Recognized for a proactive approach and strong commitment to team success, consistently fostering collaboration and innovation. Eager to embrace new challenges while further developing skills in a fast-paced environment, driven by a positive attitude and dedication to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Specialist
Paragon Pathology
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Used strategic planning with doctoral staff, the Department of Health, CLIA, and COLA to ensure clinical laboratory regulatory standards and accreditation requirements were met to streamline the opening of the lab to provide diagnostic information to providers within Integrated Medical Group in the following departments: hematology, chemistry, and histology.
- Developed standard operating procedures and policies for the clinical laboratory testing and specimen transportation so that consistency and accuracy in laboratory practices were adhered.
- Developed the emergency management operating procedures and disaster action plans and conducted drills to ensure staff understood the polices.
- Responsible for developing employee training manuals and conducting training for the clinical laboratory department.
- Generated a test catalog that was used within the laboratory and for establishing relationships with doctor offices within Integrated Medical Group.
- Responsible for the validation of new diagnostic equipment, resolving technical issues in the validated equipment, and ensuring all maintenance, calibrations, and quality control were performed and accurate.
- Prioritized turnaround times and minimized downtime for optimizing patient care.
- Managed inventory of supplies, reducing waste while ensuring necessary materials were always available for testing needs.
- Coordinated with external laboratories for specialized testing needs, facilitating seamless collaboration between facilities.
- Established relationships with vendors to negotiate contracts that improved supply chain efficiency without compromising quality.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Geisinger
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Conducted complex laboratory tests to diagnose diseases and monitor patient health.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and quality control standards in laboratory operations.
- Facilitated smooth laboratory operations through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of sophisticated equipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Reduced sample contamination risks by adhering to strict protocols in the preparation and handling of specimens.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes, sharing critical lab findings and insights.
- Optimized workload distribution among team members, ensuring timely completion of tasks without compromising quality.
- Increased diagnostic accuracy through meticulous attention to detail during testing procedures and data analysis.
- Enhanced interdepartmental collaboration by actively participating in hospital-wide committees focused on patient care improvement initiatives.
- Provided comprehensive training for new staff, fostering a supportive learning environment for skill development.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues and hospital staff by diligently maintaining knowledge of relevant diagnostic tests, procedures, and best practices.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Aided doctoral staff in performance of Bone Marrow Aspirations and Spinal Taps.
- Gained experience working in a level 2 Biocontainment Unit.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
UPMC
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to interpret test results and recommend further action.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, participating in regular audits and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing timely and accurate results, contributing to better-informed treatment plans.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses that provides detailed reports for medical staff.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Attended professional workshops and reviews procedure manuals regularly.
- Created employee schedules.
Laundry and Housekeeping Supervisor
Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2014 - 04.2018
- Supervised daily cleaning operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored housekeeping and laundry staff on best practices and effective cleaning techniques.
- Coordinated inventory management for cleaning supplies, optimizing resource allocation.
- Developed and maintained schedules for staff to ensure adequate coverage across shifts.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify areas for improvement in sanitation protocols.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address specific hygiene needs of residents effectively.
- Placed orders for housekeeping and laundry supplies and guest toiletries.
- Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Emergency and Disaster Management
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH09-2023
Associate of Arts - Medical Laboratory Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05-2018
Certification - Phlebotomy
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12-2016
Skills
- Expertise in hematology, coagulation, chemistry, blood banking, urinalysis, and microbiology
- Expertise with Beckman Coulter systems, Immucor Echo, Sysmex, Stago, ISed, Siemens Hematek
- Proficient in advanced analytical systems
- Proficient in managing lab software solutions
- Blood collection expertise
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Staff training
Certification
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Specialist
Paragon Pathology
07.2024 - 09.2025
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Geisinger
01.2020 - 06.2024
Medical Laboratory Technologist
UPMC
05.2018 - 12.2019
Laundry and Housekeeping Supervisor
Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2014 - 04.2018
Master of Arts - Emergency and Disaster Management
American Public University System
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Medical Laboratory Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College
Certification - Phlebotomy
Harrisburg Area Community College