Kayla Kreiter
Boise
Summary
Detail-oriented Med Tech with expertise in specimen handling, infection control, and quality assurance. Proven ability to streamline lab processes, enhancing efficiency and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Med Tech
Meadowview Assisted Living
Emmett, ID
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Streamlined lab processes to enhance efficiency and improve turnaround times for test results.
- Performed routine maintenance on medical equipment, ensuring reliability and accuracy of test results.
- Implemented infection control practices in handling specimens and equipment to provide protection and comply with health and safety protocols.
- Improved communication between departments by initiating regular updates on test status and availability of results.
- Conducted comprehensive equipment calibration checks, ensuring consistent performance levels across all testing instruments used within the facility.
- Actively contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, offering insight into potential diagnoses based on lab findings.
- Facilitated cross-training opportunities among colleagues to promote skill diversification and increased capacity for handling diverse caseloads.
- Prepared and inspected medical equipment and instruments to manage wear and tear.
- Continuously improved skills through ongoing education and professional development courses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to integrate lab findings into comprehensive patient care plans.
- Conducted peer reviews of lab results, fostering culture of accuracy and diligence within team.
- Streamlined data entry processes for lab results, improving data accuracy and accessibility for healthcare providers.
- Advocated for patient safety by reporting any discrepancies or concerns in test results to clinicians, ensuring immediate attention to potential health issues.
- Increased diagnostic accuracy by calibrating and maintaining sophisticated medical equipment.
- Implemented quality control measures for lab testing, significantly reducing errors and ensuring reliability of results.
- Improved inventory management of lab supplies, preventing shortages and ensuring uninterrupted test processing.
- Reduced waiting times for test results by optimizing laboratory workflows.
- Improved laboratory efficiency with implementation of streamlined sample processing procedures.
- Conducted blood draws and other specimen collections, contributing to timely and accurate diagnostic outcomes.
- Participated in continuing education to remain current with advancements in medical technology and techniques.
- Enhanced public health by assisting in epidemiological studies and reporting findings to relevant health authorities.
- Maintained stringent sterilization protocols for all medical equipment, ensuring patient safety and compliance with health regulations.
- Supported patient diagnosis with detailed analysis and interpretation of lab results.
Med Tech
Apple Valley Residence
Emmett, ID
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Conducted diagnostic tests and analyzed results to assist in patient care decisions.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on laboratory procedures and best practices.
- Reviewed quality control measures, ensuring accuracy in testing procedures and outcomes.
- Assisted in inventory management, optimizing supply levels for critical lab materials.
- Led initiatives to improve patient data management systems, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Maintained a sterile work environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines for optimal patient care.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
- Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
- Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Trained new staff members in laboratory procedures, contributing to overall team success and cohesion.
- Assisted physicians with diagnosing illnesses by promptly delivering detailed lab reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Emmett High School
Emmett, ID05.2019
Skills
- HIPAA regulations
- Direct patient care
- Patient interaction
- Immunohistochemical testing
- Patient vital taking
- Medical record documentation
- Patient monitoring
- Specimen handling
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient assessments
- Infection control protocols
- Sanitation procedures
- Specimen collection
- Quality control procedures
- Patient care coordination
- Test result analysis
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology expertise
- Medical terminology
- Patient care documentation
- Patient stabilization
- Microbiology techniques
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Certified medication technician
- Certified CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Med Tech
Meadowview Assisted Living
04.2024 - 05.2025
Med Tech
Apple Valley Residence
01.2019 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Emmett High School