James Redding
Titusville,FL
Summary
Accomplished Laboratory Operations Manager with a proven track record at Parrish Medical Center, enhancing operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Expert in strategic planning and team leadership, driving process improvements and optimizing resource allocation. Successfully assisted in reducing hospital length of stay and reducing critical testing turn around times, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in laboratory services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Operations Manager
Parrish Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
- Supervised daily activities of staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and best practices.
- Analyzed workflow data to identify bottlenecks, recommending solutions for enhanced productivity.
- Resolved problems requiring appropriate authority and assigned lesser problems to appropriate supervisory personnel.
- Assisted in the recruitment, selection, interviewing, training supervision, discipline and termination of all personnel in the Clinical Laboratory Department.
- Assisted in preparation of annual budget plans and continuously evaluated methods to reduce expense without affecting quality of service.
Clinical Laboratory Functional Manager
US Air Force Reserve
05.2018 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve team performance and knowledge retention.
- Analyzed departmental workflows, identifying areas for optimization and reducing bottlenecks.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to establish project timelines and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Ensured deployment readiness for 920th Rescue Wing personnel.
- Responsible for briefing Squadron Executive Management Council quarterly on status of laboratory operations.
Laboratory Section Chief
Parrish Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and implement best practices.
- Developed strategic initiatives to optimize resource allocation and improve service delivery.
- Mentored staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance through targeted training programs.
- Coordinated interdepartmental collaboration to achieve project goals and streamline communication channels.
- Weekly reporting to interdepartmental process improvement team on status of clinical laboratory processes and methods of improvement.
Medical Technologist
Parrish Medical Center
10.2011 - 08.2021
- Conducted complex laboratory tests to diagnose diseases and monitor patient health.
- Oversaw quality control processes to ensure accuracy of test results and compliance with standards.
- Mentored junior staff in laboratory procedures, promoting knowledge sharing and skill development.
- Implemented new testing protocols, enhancing efficiency and reliability of laboratory operations.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH10-2023
Certificate of Training - Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Air Force Education And Training Command
Maxwell AFB, AL05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL12-2019
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Operational efficiency
- Decision-making
- Client relationships
- Strategic planning
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Licensed State of Florida Laboratory Supervisor (SU 42605 - Exp: 8/31/2026
- MLS (ASCP) Generalist (74492)- Exp: 09/2026
- Green Belt, Six Sigma - 11/29/2024
Timeline
Laboratory Operations Manager
Parrish Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Laboratory Section Chief
Parrish Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2023
Clinical Laboratory Functional Manager
US Air Force Reserve
05.2018 - Current
Medical Technologist
Parrish Medical Center
10.2011 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Certificate of Training - Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Air Force Education And Training Command
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Eastern Florida State College
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