Elana Postawa

M.S., MLS (ASCP)CM, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)

CLIA Roles: Technical Consultant, General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Laboratory Director (Moderate Complexity/Waived). Elana has 18 years of experience in the Clinical Laboratory with 13 years in leadership roles (Supervisor 5 years, Director/Sr. Director 8 years). Types of laboratories: Academic, Hospital, Reference, Large Multi-Site, Physician office laboratories, FDA/Manufacturing. Technical Expertise: Core Laboratory, Chemistry/Special Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, UA/BF, Microbiology. Administrative: Contracting, Instrumentation Acquisition-Implementation, ROI, Strategic Planning, Inventory/Supply Chain, Cost Management, Labor Budgeting and Management. Quality/Regulatory: Inspection ready, audits, guidance on new regulations. Creating quality management systems and goals/targets for high quality and accountable patient care.

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