HELEN ANIEKUT UKOH
Stone Mountain,Georgia
Summary
Strong Leadership, Project Management, and Technical skills in clinical laboratory environment, including a working knowledge in public health. Managed multiple departments, including operational and financial responsibilities in Academic, hospital and reference laboratory environment. Directed change and continuous quality improvement programs resulting in successful departmental turnaround, and created value for the organization, by partnering with both internal and external customers to deliver quality services, operational efficiency, and fiscal discipline. Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assessment programs in compliance with CAP, NIDA, CLIA, OSHA, COLA, and JCAHO regulations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Manager
Georgia Institute of Technology
11.2013 - Current
- Managed daily operations, including staffing and financial responsibilities of the Diagnostic Services Center consisting of Clinical Laboratory and Radiology departments
- Implemented strategies for Process Improvement, Personnel Development, and QA programs in compliance with regulatory agencies, resulting in successful accreditation inspections and the Laboratory Excellence award by COLA for 2018-2018.
- Collaborate with Providers to ensure that the test menu and testing systems are adequate and capable of producing quality results for the patient population.
Night Shift Supervisor
DEKALB MEDICAL CENTER
06.1998 - 11.2013
- Managed daily operations on night shift including technical and administrative management of about 15 employees, consisting of technical and non-technical employees, covering all laboratory departments
- Extensive technical knowledge and daily hands-on experience in Blood Bank, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and QA programs, with ample experience on a multitude of laboratory instrumentation.
Toxicology Supervisor, Hematology Supervisor
QUEST DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
10.1995 - 05.1998
- Responsible for daily technical and administrative management of Toxicology and Hematology Departments
- Developed and implemented Toxicology policies, including the Standard Operating Procedures, QA programs, and Chain of Custody Protocol in compliance with CAP guidelines
- Additionally, served as expert witness in drug-of-abuse cases.
Laboratory Supervisor-evening Shift
GWINNETT MEDICAL CENTER
03.1994 - 08.1995
- Oversee the technical operations and work as a generalist in Hematology, chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Phlebotomy, and Microbiology, and provided technical supervisor over six employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA07.1987
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Arizona City, AZ10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Atlanta, Georgia12.1986
Skills
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Continuous learning mindset
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Manager
Georgia Institute of Technology
11.2013 - Current
Night Shift Supervisor
DEKALB MEDICAL CENTER
06.1998 - 11.2013
Toxicology Supervisor, Hematology Supervisor
QUEST DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
10.1995 - 05.1998
Laboratory Supervisor-evening Shift
GWINNETT MEDICAL CENTER
03.1994 - 08.1995
Bachelor of Science -
Georgia State University
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
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