Carole Rivers
Mandurah,Western Australia
Summary
Dynamic Collection Lead with extensive experience at Western Diagnostic Pathology, adept at managing 75 staff across 26 clinics. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and training teams in pathology collections. Detail-oriented and supportive, skilled in administration and quality processes, ensuring adherence to standards while fostering a collaborative environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Collection Lead
Western Diagnostic Pathology
Mandurah, WA
11.2019 - Current
As a collection Lead I am responsible for the operations of 26 Pathology Collection Clinics between Mandurah and Albany and 75 staff members.
Duties include:
Taking care of staff and ensuring they are supported and have all they need to operate smoothly on a day to day basis to assist our patients in a professional and friendly manner.
Ensuring that operations are running to standard policy and procedures.
Purchasing stock and ordering maintenance on centrifuges, log tags, holter monitors, ABPM.
Training and mentoring staff in all aspects of Pathology Collections including DOA screening.
Administration
Quality processes
WHS
Laboratory Technician
Western Diagnostic Pathology
Mandurah, WA
09.2009 - 11.2019
Submission of samples from clinics and hospitals.
Process samples according to urgency and priority.
Maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, enhancing operational efficiency.
Running of samples for Haematology, Biochemistry, Coagulation and Blood Bank.
Adherence to ISO standards
Pathology Collector
Western Diagnostic Pathology
Mandurah, WA
01.2005 - 09.2009
All aspects of Pathology Collection
Venepuncture
Collection of none blood samples
DOA collections
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Holter Monitor placement and removal
Education
Certificate III - Floristry
Tafe
Murdoch09-2019
Dimploma - Laboratory Technology
Tafe
Victoria Park08-2017
Certificate III - Pathology Collection
MHS School of Pathology
10-2005
Skills
- Proficient in pathology collections
- Supportive team leader
- Strong management skills
- Detail-oriented approach
- Administration
Timeline
Collection Lead
Western Diagnostic Pathology
11.2019 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Western Diagnostic Pathology
09.2009 - 11.2019
Pathology Collector
Western Diagnostic Pathology
01.2005 - 09.2009
Certificate III - Floristry
Tafe
Dimploma - Laboratory Technology
Tafe
Certificate III - Pathology Collection
MHS School of Pathology