Episode 54

Episode 54: "Stepping outside the box: Exploring Careers Opportunities for Laboratory Professionals “Off the Bench”- Grace Stankiewicz, BS, MT(ASCP)

Lab professionals are hugely versatile and the skills we gain while obtaining a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science set a good foundation to learn new skills in other career fields. Tune in and listen to this quick conversation as co-host, Stephanie Whitehead talks with Grace Stankiewicz about tactics to find and transition into opportunities outside of the typical clinical laboratory setting. 

If you are thinking about transitioning into a new, career path – be sure to listen to this episode for tips on how to be successful! 

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If you are interested in the ASCP Mentorship program, visit this website for more information: https://mentorship.ascp.org/home 

Special Guest Bio:

After many years of working primarily as a Blood Banker in various clinical settings and position levels, Grace Stankiewicz, BS, MT(ASCP) was provided the opportunity to start on a new career pathway working for Korchek Technologies, LLC. As a third-party vendor, Korchek provides an array of solutions for health care facilities that are frequently too short handed to complete crucial IT projects within expected timelines. Grace’s work has included validating transfusion medicine software, validating patient data that needs to be migrated from legacy to new systems, providing on site training, as well as go live support for clients as they implement new software. Her strong clinical background, as well as her ability to understand and perform essential build updates in Blood Bank software made the transition to a non-clinical position work so well. “I continue to learn and grow as a Medical Technologist with every new project I am assigned. The role that Information Technology plays in healthcare is ever-expanding, and I am grateful to be a part of it.” Listeners can reach out to Grace at: grace@korchek.com.

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Tywauna Wilson

Tywauna "Coach Tee" Wilson is an accomplished medical laboratory leader, author of "Some Leaders Wear Lab Coats," and co-host of the "eLABorate Topics" podcast. As founder and president of Trendy Elite Coaching and Consulting, she develops best-in-class leaders through coaching programs and leadership training. With two decades of experience, including as a lab manager and technical director, Tywauna leverages her clinical expertise to mentor laboratory professionals. Through Trendy Elite's Standout Leader Academy and her own initiatives, she empowers professionals to enhance their leadership skills, expand their influence, and excel in their careers. Tywauna is committed to guiding the next generation of confident, competent laboratory leaders
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Stephanie Whitehead

It isn’t every healthcare leader who can seamlessly lead through the chaos of managing a large healthcare operation while navigating the rapid changes in healthcare. But this is exactly the environment where Stephanie Whitehead not only shines but thrives!

Stephanie is an executive-level leader that fueled by her passion for helping others in the medical profession achieve operational excellence. Intrigued by the evolving nature of the laboratory field and its strong impact on patient treatment, she had an early determination to leave an indelible mark on the laboratory profession.
Stephanie is a co-host who offers a unique blend of clinical knowledge, practical advice, and personable humor. Stephanie’s niche has always been the ability to see problems with a wide-lens view and then, narrow them down to connect the dots, take action, and drive results.

Contact her at stepanie.y.whitehead@gmail.com or StephanieYWhitehead on all social media

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