Daniel Ceballos, MLS(ASCP)CM
Carson City,NV
Summary
Proactive and detail-oriented professional with 10+ years of experience. Offering expertise in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and laboratory management, with a strong commitment to ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Supervisor
Carson Tahoe Health
10.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations for inpatient and outpatient lab services, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality results
- Coordinated with providers and referring physicians to maintain accurate and reliable test results
- Oriented new employees and ensured successful completion of competencies
- Managed laboratory quality control, assurance, proficiency testing, and implemented corrective actions
- Directed activities of Laboratory Assistants and support staff for timely and accurate services
- Supervised Point of Care testing program, including training and certification
- Led quality assurance activities, established performance standards, and initiated improvements
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and conducted necessary investigations and corrective actions
- Provided technical assistance and implemented new methods and procedures
- Maintained safety and compliance with exposure control, chemical hygiene, and infection control policies
- Assisted in staff evaluations, hiring, training, and disciplinary actions
- Contributed to annual budget preparation, monitored expenditures, and promoted fiscal responsibility
- Acted as a laboratory resource for physicians, nurses, and external customers.
HEAD MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
Carson Tahoe Health Minden Medical
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Oversaw quality, compliance, inventory management, safety, and strategic planning
- Developed and maintained standard operating procedures
- Ensured readiness for accreditation programs and licensing agencies
- Resolved technical problems and initiated remedial actions
- Managed quality control and prepared performance summaries
- Managed inventory and testing supplies
- Conducted competency reviews, training, and assessments
- Observed laboratory protocols for instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration
- Managed proficiency testing programs.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Carson Tahoe Health
12.2016 - 10.2022
- Provided technical expertise in the blood bank, chemistry, and hematology departments
- Supervised and trained Laboratory Assistants and Medical Laboratory Scientists
- Assisted with maintaining laboratory equipment, logs, and supplies
- Helped meet department production goals by working quickly and with minimal errors.
LEAD LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Carson Tahoe Health
11.2010 - 12.2016
- Received specimens and prepared for on- and off-site testing
- Covered laboratory assistant needs with well-coordinated schedules and work assignments
- Filled vacancies with qualified candidates, working with manager to identify best-fit applicants.
Education
Certificate of Medical Laboratory Sciences -
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry -
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO
Skills
- Blood Banking
- Clinical Chemistry
- Hematology
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Management
- Problem Resolution
- LIS - Epic, and Wellsky Transfusion
- Document Management
Certification
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification ASCP
- General Supervisor of a Licensed Laboratory State of Nevada
Timeline
Laboratory Supervisor
Carson Tahoe Health
10.2023 - Current
HEAD MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
Carson Tahoe Health Minden Medical
10.2022 - 10.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Carson Tahoe Health
12.2016 - 10.2022
LEAD LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Carson Tahoe Health
11.2010 - 12.2016
Certificate of Medical Laboratory Sciences -
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry -
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification ASCP
- General Supervisor of a Licensed Laboratory State of Nevada
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