Registered Medical Technologist (ASCP). Dedicated and accomplished Strategic Leader with solid technical experience in all facet of the laboratory and a solid track record of achieving exceptional levels of efficiency and productivity along with a Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science. Possess communication and analytical skills. Offer solid leadership and management abilities with experience in working with in medical teams and implementing innovative operational procedures. Capable of working in a fast-paced environment, organized, attention to details, self starter, team worker, and strong multi-tasking ability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Point of Care Coordinator
The William W. Backus Hospital
Norwich, CT
05.2021 - Current
Oversees all point of care testing (e.g., blood tests), monitoring and maintaining equipment to ensure that all quality assurance deliverables are met.
Designs, develops and implements all policies and procedures surrounding the testing activities.
Auditing and closely monitoring all incident reports, quality control reports and any other concerns, to identify and preclude risks of testing failures.
Audits all testing policies and procedures for the purpose of ensuring that the facility is in compliance with all regulations imposed by the government and any other accrediting bodies.
Technical Coordinator
Shoreline Medical Center Middlesex Health
Westbrook, CT
10.2019 - 04.2021
Provide training an development opportunities to optimize staff performance and personal growth.
Perform biennial reviews and updates of current test procedures and SOP's to meet regulatory and quality standards.
Review and maintain all testing related documents, instrument and equipment calibration and maintenance records.
Routinely meet with company management. Provide updates on laboratory operations and discuss quality improvement.
Coordinate with other departments as required to discuss any quality issues, regulatory changes, laboratory changes and improvements.
Lead efforts to the study of takt time and lean plan for the laboratory.
Coordinate with other technical coordinators to lead effort to achieve accreditation for ISO 17025:2017.
Investigate all non-conforming results, troubleshoot testing issues, initiate and apply corrective and preventive measures, and make decision on test and quality control issues.
Manage laboratory equipment purchase, service and supervise regular supply orders, monitor all laboratory spending.
Represent the laboratory in audits, google meets as required.
Perform annual competencies and review of staff.
Participate in interviews, hiring and termination of employees.
CAP Inspection Team Member.
Generalist Bench Technologist
The William W. Backus Hospital
Norwich, CT
08.2011 - 10.2019
Utilize laboratory equipments to complete testing, document testing results, and discuss results with multi-disciplinary medical team.
Maintenance of all laboratory equipment and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
Review daily quality assurance and quality control, and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting lab results.
Evening/Night Laboratory Supervisor
New Britain General Hospital
New Britain, CT
04.2001 - 07.2011
Instructed/trained medical technologist, phlebotomist, couriers, and laboratory aid with individual job function.
Conducted CAP studies and performed daily quality control runs and biannual tests.
Created quality control reports on monthly basis.
Prepared employee schedules according to coverage requirements.
Performed competency testings and annual reviews.
Accountable for disciplinary actions to include dismissal of employees.
Responsible in finding, recruiting, and developing outstanding talent to meet the company's needs.
Other duties as assigned or needed by the director of the laboratory.
Field Manager
Quest Diagnostics
Wallingford, CT
01.1995 - 04.2001
Monitored personnel performance to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions to productivity issues.
Facilitated field operations through supervision and direction of field personnel.
Coordinated and scheduled field personnel to cover operations throughout assigned regional area.
Performed quality control inspections on phases of field operations.
In charge of five STAT laboratories performing testings in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology.
In charge of recruitment and training of all medical technologist and phlebotomist.
On boarded new testing, writing and updating manuals.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05.2007
Bachelor of Science -
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
05.1992
Skills
Critical Thinking
Verbal and Written Communication
Budget Planning
Process Implementation
Laboratory Management
Presentation Development
Regulatory Standard Compliance
Project Management
Timeline
Point of Care Coordinator
The William W. Backus Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Technical Coordinator
Shoreline Medical Center Middlesex Health
10.2019 - 04.2021
Generalist Bench Technologist
The William W. Backus Hospital
08.2011 - 10.2019
Evening/Night Laboratory Supervisor
New Britain General Hospital
04.2001 - 07.2011
Field Manager
Quest Diagnostics
01.1995 - 04.2001
Master of Science - Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science