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Carmen Baez
Minot
Summary
Clinical diagnostics laboratory operations and education leader with a strong background in managing hospital based diagnostic laboratories. Expertise in regulatory compliance, quality systems, and antimicrobial stewardship, with a focus on workforce development and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in implementing process improvements and advancing diagnostic technologies to enhance patient care. I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Management, integrating strategic management principles with clinical laboratory expertise.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Technical Microbiology Supervisor
Trinity Hospital
Minot
12.2019 - Current
- Lead a team of laboratory staff, providing training and guidance to ensure adherence to laboratory procedures.
- Develop and implement policies to optimize efficiency and accuracy in testing processes.
- Monitor lab workflows, and collaborate with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies.
- Ensure compliance with local, federal, and laboratory regulations to maintain operational efficiency.
- Coordinate competency assessments for microbiology staff to ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
- Develop and manage staff schedules, optimizing workload distribution to maintain efficient laboratory operations.
- Review and approve employee timecards, ensuring accuracy, and timely payroll processing.
- Oversee proficiency testing processes, including review, submission, and follow-up actions, to maintain laboratory accreditation.
- Conduct evaluations and continuous improvement of quality control procedures to uphold laboratory quality and safety standards.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
AllinaHealth
Minneapolis
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Performed diagnostic testing as a Microbiologist and as a generalist in Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, and Urinalysis
- Evaluated and documented quality control results maintained strict adherence to laboratory protocols and conducted routine and preventive maintenance on laboratory instrumentation
Generalist Medical Technologist
Rainy Lake Medical Center
International Falls
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Performed diagnostic testing as a generalist in Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, and Phlebotomy
- Evaluated and documented quality control results maintained strict adherence to laboratory protocols and conducted routine and preventive maintenance on laboratory instrumentation
Staff Coordinator Generalist Medical Technologist
Doctor's Center Hospital
Manatí
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Supervised and evaluated lab staff performance to enhance productivity.
- Managed scheduling, hiring, and training of personnel for optimal operation.
- Facilitated staff meetings to communicate departmental objectives and align efforts.
- Developed and implemented policies that improved efficiency and accuracy in testing processes.
Generalist Medical Technologist
Puerto Rico Children Hospital
Bayamón
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Received laboratory specimens and conducted thorough lab testing.
- Evaluated quality control measures while maintaining accurate daily records.
- Worked across all laboratory areas to ensure operational efficiency.
Generalist Medical Technologist
Hospital Del Maestro
Hato Rey
02.2002 - 04.2011
- Received laboratory specimens and perform lab testing
- Evaluated Quality Control and kept accurate daily records
- Phlebotomy
Laboratory Manager
Guaynabo Medical Mall
Guaynabo
02.2005 - 03.2006
- Supervised all laboratory activities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Coordinated workload distribution, staff schedules, and supply purchases.
- Trained and evaluated staff to enhance team performance.
- Assessed quality control and quality assurance statistics for compliance.
- Reviewed and approved employee timecards, ensuring accuracy and timely payroll processing.
- Managed proficiency testing processes, encompassing review, submission, and follow-up actions, ensuring laboratory accreditation maintenance.
- Executed evaluations and enhance quality control procedures to maintain laboratory quality and safety standards.
Laboratory Manager
Hospital San Gerardo
San Juan
01.2002 - 02.2003
- Planned, managed and supervised all laboratory activities
- Planned workload distribution and staff schedules
- Trained and evaluated staff
- Evaluated Quality control, Quality Assurance statistics and modified procedures manuals as needed
- Purchased supplies and maintained equipment inventory
Generalist Medical Technologist
Guaynabo Medical Mall
Guaynabo
01.2000 - 03.2001
- Received laboratory specimens and performed lab testing
- Evaluated Quality Control and kept accurate daily records
- Phlebotomy
Generalist Medical Technologist
Hospital San Cristóbal
Ponce
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Received laboratory specimens and performed lab testing
- Evaluated Quality Control and kept accurate daily records
- Phlebotomy
Education
Master of Science - Management
Minot State University
Minot, ND 09.2024 - 12.2026
Medical Technology Certificate -
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto Rico07.1995
Basic Immunology and Analytical Chemistry -
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto Rico05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico12.1993
Skills
- Cerner
- Epic (Beaker)
- Meditech
- Sail
- CPSI
- Laboratory Operations Management
- Employee development
- Regulatory Compliance (CAP, CLIA)
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Inventory Management
- Data analysis and reporting
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Master of Science - Management
Minot State University
09.2024 - 12.2026
Technical Microbiology Supervisor
Trinity Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
AllinaHealth
10.2016 - 11.2019
Generalist Medical Technologist
Rainy Lake Medical Center
08.2015 - 09.2016
Staff Coordinator Generalist Medical Technologist
Doctor's Center Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2015
Generalist Medical Technologist
Puerto Rico Children Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
Laboratory Manager
Guaynabo Medical Mall
02.2005 - 03.2006
Generalist Medical Technologist
Hospital Del Maestro
02.2002 - 04.2011
Laboratory Manager
Hospital San Gerardo
01.2002 - 02.2003
Generalist Medical Technologist
Guaynabo Medical Mall
01.2000 - 03.2001
Generalist Medical Technologist
Hospital San Cristóbal
01.1995 - 01.2000
Medical Technology Certificate -
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Basic Immunology and Analytical Chemistry -
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeConsultingLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridLocation: Minot, ND
Open to relocation: Yes