Ashley M. King
North Platte,Nebraska
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with over 10 years of leadership experience and 12 years in clinical laboratory settings, dedicated to enhancing patient care through strategic collaboration. Expertise in building resilient interdisciplinary teams and fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimize laboratory services. Proficient in project management, leadership development, and driving operational excellence, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and organizational growth. Eager to leverage extensive healthcare experience in a senior or VP role to contribute to organizational success and innovation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Director
Great Plains Health
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee Histology, Clinical Lab, Lab Admin dept. and two CLIA labs, measure and meet MAP/quality goals, maintain operations (productivity, OT, revenue goals), lead projects of multiple discipline, recruit and retain personnel, assist MD with duties as needed. Exceed budgeted lab assay volumes year after year.
Core Laboratory Supervisor
Great Plains Health
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Ensure staff competency and integrity in the Chemistry, Hematology and Phlebotomy dept. Monitor QC, QA and QI along with CAP checklist items, Inspect CAP laboratories, MPCC adjunct professor for MLT Program, primary technical contact for team, assists Lab Director with duties as needed
Lead Medical Technologist
Great Plains Health
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Primary contact for shift, orient new employees/students, assist with dept. scheduling, inspection preparation and perform delegated tasks from supervisors as needed
Medical Laboratory Technician
Great Plains Health
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Analyze clinical laboratory specimens, quality control, perform maintenance and phlebotomy as needed
Education
MBA -
LSU Shreveport
Shreveport, LA12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Weber State University
Ogden, UT01.2019
Skills
- Laboratory Compliance & Safety
- Laboratory Management, QA,
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Organizational strategy development
- Financial budget management
- Drive scalability and standardization in lab operations
Accomplishments
- 2021 CLMA Emerging Leader, GPH Leader of Quarter 2023, GPH LDI Speaker, Chemical Hygiene Officer
- Project leader for: Full Laboratory remodel, Full Laboratory automation, Electronic scheduling, Laboratory Outreach program
- Process Improvements: Whole blood product implementation, electronic critical value documentation, certified Stroke facility
Affiliations
Member of The American Society of Clinical Pathology
Certification
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) 2013 - current
Timeline
Laboratory Director
Great Plains Health
01.2022 - Current
Core Laboratory Supervisor
Great Plains Health
01.2018 - 01.2022
Lead Medical Technologist
Great Plains Health
01.2015 - 01.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician
Great Plains Health
01.2013 - 01.2015
MBA -
LSU Shreveport
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Weber State University