Barney Tomacder
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dynamic Automated Chemistry Manager at Kaiser Permanente Regional Laboratory with proven expertise in team leadership and customer service. Enhanced operational efficiency through effective conflict resolution and mentoring, achieving high-quality service delivery. Skilled in laboratory protocols and quality control, ensuring accurate test results while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automated Chemistry Manager
Kaiser Permanente Regional Laboratory
05.2012 - 06.2022
- Managed and motivated 28 Clinical Laboratory Scientists and Lab Technicians to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees.
- Enhanced providers satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Enhanced product quality by instituting rigorous quality control procedures, resulting in fewer error corrections.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Quest Diagnostic Laboratories
06.1993 - 06.2012
- Analyzed testing results based on established indicators, submitting findings to central lab database.
- Provided detailed test result interpretations to healthcare professionals, aiding in effective treatment planning.
- Expedited critical test results, ensuring timely medical interventions.
- Ensured meticulous adherence to laboratory protocols, maintaining high standards of accuracy and reliability in test results.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
- Ensured accurate test results through diligent quality control measures and strict adherence to laboratory guidelines.
Automated Chemistry/Shift Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente Regional Laboratory
02.1998 - 06.2012
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Ensured smooth operations during shift hours by effectively managing resources and staff allocation.
- Provided ongoing support to employees during challenging situations, offering guidance on problem-solving techniques for improved efficiency outcomes.
- Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient shift scheduling and task delegation.
- Served as a liaison between employees and upper management effectively facilitating communication that bridged any existing gaps.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Implemented training programs for new hires, ensuring seamless integration into the team and faster productivity contributions.
- Continuously improved workplace processes and procedures, identifying areas for optimization and leading initiatives to implement necessary changes.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Mentored Clinical Lab Scientist in laboratory techniques, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Kaiser Permanent Regional Laboratory
05.1992 - 02.1998
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Performed complex clinical tests on various samples types, utilizing advanced instrumentation and analytical techniques.
- Mentored junior staff members in laboratory techniques, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Evaluated new reagents and supplies to optimize testing processes without compromising accuracy or reliability of results.
- Ensured accurate test results through diligent quality control measures and strict adherence to laboratory guidelines.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and California Laboratory Services.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
Education
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Internship - Clinical Laboratory Science
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CABachelor of Science - Microbiology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CASkills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
Certification
- CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Timeline
Automated Chemistry Manager
Kaiser Permanente Regional Laboratory
05.2012 - 06.2022
Automated Chemistry/Shift Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente Regional Laboratory
02.1998 - 06.2012
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Quest Diagnostic Laboratories
06.1993 - 06.2012
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Kaiser Permanent Regional Laboratory
05.1992 - 02.1998
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Internship - Clinical Laboratory Science
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
San Jose State University
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