Ann Marie Posuniak

Dedicated, highly capable and multi-skilled professional with extensive knowledge of hospital or medical cleaning.services, gained from more than 30 years of experience within healthcare and education sector. Demonstrated expertise and provision of professional cleaning services, working effectively as a team member within the assigned department. Equipped with exemplary communication and interpersonal skills developed through significant time spent working with diverse colleagues.

• Current Member | American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
• Member (1989-1992) | Medical Association of Malawi

CPR and basic first aid current

• Board-certified Medical Technologist with extensive clinical qualifications and demonstrable history in Haematology, Transfusion Services, Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology.
• Thorough understanding of protocol, procedures, instrumentation and standards within areas of medical expertise.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skills in pathology collection and sample analysis, testing techniques, equipment maintenance and documentation with enhanced aptitude to deliver efficient and accurate results.
• Highly capable of ensuring patients receive high levels of direct care and support in accordance with service administration policy, work health and safety procedures and client rights policies including privacy and confidentiality.
• Keen to establish and maintain authentic, respectful and positive relationships with colleagues and management to build and sustain positive workplace culture.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups, including facilitating systems training to new staff.
• Implements best practices, policy regulations and operational procedures that promote organisational efficiency and internal controls.
• Capacity to provide analysis on facility improvements and provide recommendations that aid management decision-making to enhance support for pathology systems.
• Strong computer skills and proficient experience with ICT to utilise various digital platforms for testing and healthcare administration; readily able to learn new tools and platforms essential to role.

• Broad spectrum of leadership and management skills with proven ability to adapt and remain flexible in all situations whilst maintaining a high level of interest, motivation and enthusiasm in delivering quality care.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Demonstrates clear thinking approach to complex situations.
• Continually maintains professional approach with integrity and strong work ethic.
• Caring and empathic listener with excellent patient relations skills.
• Effective and contributing team member with strong sense of initiative, flexibility and accountability.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment, be proactive and handle uncertainty.

• United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Grant
• Obtained grant for $50,000 to develop and manage laboratory science certification program for The University of Malawi
• Master Honours Thesis – Ferris State University
• Conducted in-depth study of laboratory management systems and assessed a number of hospitals in customer response systems in laboratory environment
• Quality Assurance Programme Development – Baylor University Medical Centre
• As part of management team, developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance programme in accordance to hospital-wide management system