Garry Augustin
Brooklyn
Summary
Dynamic Accessioning Senior Manager at Northwell Health Laboratories with expertise in Roche diagnostic systems and a proven track record in staff leadership and performance management. Successfully optimized workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance. Adept at strategic planning and quality control, driving significant improvements in laboratory operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accessioning Sr Manager
Northwell Health Laboratories
New Hyde Park
11.2018 - Current
- Proficient in Roche Preanalytical P612 instruments
- Proficient in Roche Post analytical P701 instruments
- Utilized Roche CCM tracks for efficient sample tracking and processing.
- Supervised, hired, trained, disciplined, and evaluated staff performance.
- Prioritizes schedules, assigns and monitors work to optimize operational service.
- Coordinates daily accessioning operations including, but not limited to: proper operation and maintenance of automated instrumentation systems/activities related to sample retention, retrieval and delivery from robotics sample storage, delivery of results to testing personnel, 24-hour urine containers for any outpatient referred test, and information required to ensure compliance with medical necessity standards
- Analyzes, recommends, implements and monitors approved work-flow changes.
- Ensures operating inventory of supplies.
- Participates in developing and delivering training related to operations.
- Participates in evaluating and implementing Quality Control/Performance Improvement related practices.
- Manages 120 employees 7 Supervisor and 8 leads
- Prioritized additional functions within Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the next level
Accessioning Supervisor
North Shore LIJ Core Laboratories
New Hyde Park
09.2009 - 01.2018
- Managed 31 employees in the Pre/Post Analytical areas
- Coordinated logistics for seamless specimen flow, ensuring timely processing and turnaround.
- Oversaw operations of specimen preparation and analytical machinery to ensure optimal functionality.
- Managed 6 (P612) machines of the pre analytical system that connected to 4 post analytical system ( P701 storage units)
- Oversaw storage of extra samples in Power Pic Global Storage system to maintain organization and accessibility.
- Trained lead(s) on daily reports of duties assigned, and develop an understanding of how all the functions in Specimen Processing fit together
- Resolved problems/ issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
- Demonstrated an understanding of the compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing ability to research test ordering information on translation tables, computer system, and the directory of services
- Fulfilled production and accuracy benchmarks to ensure operational efficiency within 6 months.
- Consistently exceeded performance expectations in attendance and work schedule compliance.
Laboratory Support Associate/Accessioner
North Shore LIJ Core Laboratories
New Hyde Park
08.2001 - 01.2009
- Reviewed lab safety standards including, personal protective equipment (PPE) in laboratory environment.
- Identified, and evaluated hazardous conditions on site and advise for remedial measurements.
- Assisted in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through interface with quality control and management or supervisory personnel.
- Ensure all required records and reports are complete, for specimen integrity.
- Managed new account uploads for priority i.e. “Health and Hospital committee HHC” and resolving issues with system translations.
- Collaborated with departments to streamline pre- and post-analytical testing.
- Provided support services and test verification for clinical laboratories.
- Updated and maintained accessioning information into the database and recorded atypical or discrepant findings in the system.
- Performed technical and non-technical procedures required to process and submit specimens.
- Maintain daily logs and equipment record books.
Specimen Technician Accessioner
Quest diagnostic
Syosset
12.2000 - 07.2001
- Perform all responsibilities of the Specimen Preparation Assistant
- Demonstrated the ability to learn the job duties assigned to the SPT I, and developed an understanding of how all the functions in Specimen Processing fit together
- Identified problems and in some cases, may resolve issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.
- Demonstrated an understanding of the compliance policies related to test ordering, which requires developing ability to research test ordering information on translation tables, computer system, and the directory of services
- Met standards for production and accuracy within 6 months
- Understands the complex relationship between test(s) ordered and specimen received
- Completed all required written documentation, legibly and within the assigned timeframe
- Met and exceeded all performance expectations to include attendance, adherence to work schedule and demonstrates Quest values and behaviors through work performance and peer and team interaction
- Prioritized additional functions within Specimen Processing to allow timely progression to the next level
- Performed other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carleen Health Institute
06-2014
Engineering Telecommunication Certificate -
New York City Technical College
04-1993
Skills
ROCHE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE SYSTEM
- Microsoft Office
- Cerner Millennium
- Cerner Epic
- Gajema
- Mesa & EMR System
- Strategic Planning
- CAP competency
- Pre‑ & Post‑Analytical Laboratory Operations
- Roche Automation (P612, P701, CCM Tracks)
- Staff Leadership, Training & Performance Management
- Workflow Optimization & Process Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance (CAP, CLIA)
- Quality Control & Performance Improvement
- Inventory and Resource Management
- Laboratory Information Systems
Timeline
Accessioning Sr Manager
Northwell Health Laboratories
11.2018 - Current
Accessioning Supervisor
North Shore LIJ Core Laboratories
09.2009 - 01.2018
Laboratory Support Associate/Accessioner
North Shore LIJ Core Laboratories
08.2001 - 01.2009
Specimen Technician Accessioner
Quest diagnostic
12.2000 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carleen Health Institute
Engineering Telecommunication Certificate -
New York City Technical College