Accomplished Laboratory Director proficient in personnel management, financial planning and regulatory compliance demonstrated across 20+ years of industry leadership. Facilitates smooth, efficient and compliant laboratory operations to meet or exceed targets on consistent basis. Experienced in diverse laboratory techniques, handling samples and maintaining safety.
Work History
Administrative Laboratory Director
6 Years
HCA Healthcare | Tampa, Florida | 11.2020 - Current
Company Overview: One of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services, HCA is made up of locally managed facilities that include 178 hospitals and 119 freestanding surgery centers located in 20 states and the United Kingdom
HCA uses its vast clinical knowledge, innovative operating strategies, scale and stability to transform healthcare and help communities thrive
By conducting large-scale clinical research with partners including Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC, and using data from more than 27 million patient encounters each year, HCA has published several medical studies in peer-reviewed journals, including the groundbreaking REDUCE MRSA study published in the New England Journal of Medicine
Research and clinical protocols developed by HCA physicians, nurses, pharmacists, data scientists and others are helping develop new standards of care and saving lives in hospitals across the country
One of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services, HCA is made up of locally managed facilities that include 178 hospitals and 119 freestanding surgery centers located in 20 states and the United Kingdom
HCA uses its vast clinical knowledge, innovative operating strategies, scale and stability to transform healthcare and help communities thrive
By conducting large-scale clinical research with partners including Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC, and using data from more than 27 million patient encounters each year, HCA has published several medical studies in peer-reviewed journals, including the groundbreaking REDUCE MRSA study published in the New England Journal of Medicine
Research and clinical protocols developed by HCA physicians, nurses, pharmacists, data scientists and others are helping develop new standards of care and saving lives in hospitals across the country
South Bay Hospital - Integrated Regional Laboratories | 04.2017 - 11.2019
The Laboratory Supervisor administrates system flow of all aspects of the laboratory in accordance with hospital and departmental policies to assure quality services
Works with other supervisors, lead technologist and laboratory personnel to ensure all procedures and policies are current, in compliance with all governing bodies and implemented
In conjunction within the Laboratory Director, ensures that the laboratory operates in an efficient manner, producing quality results
Must have the ability to maintain positive attitude and client interactions by responding to their needs
Implements additional changes/modifications as deemed necessary by the Laboratory Director
Participates actively in laboratory compliance and quality
Core Laboratory Supervisor
3 Years 5 Months
South Bay Hospital | 06.2016 - 11.2019
The Laboratory Technical Supervisor performs laboratory testing in accordance with the Division of Clinical Laboratory Standards and pursuant to Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Chapter 64B3-13.002
Oversees the day-to-day operations and competencies of staff in assigned specialty (-ies) of the lab
Ensures compliance of all regulatory requirements and quality measures
Oversees duties performed be Medical Technologists and ensures that Medical Technicians are supervised as required
Perform competency validated laboratory procedures ordered by appropriate Medical Staff and Physician
Assumes responsibilities for the laboratory operations in the absence of upper management as needed
PRN Clinical Laboratory Technologist, generalist
2 Years 10 Months
HCA Medical Laboratory Technologist | 09.2016 - 07.2019
Pool Clinical Laboratory Technologist II, working as technologist and shift in charge technologist
Clinical Laboratory Technologist II
1 Year 9 Months
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital | 11.2008 - 08.2010
Pool Clinical Laboratory Technologist II, working as technologist and shift in charge technologist
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology
2 Years 6 Months
BayCare Health System | Tampa, Florida | 06.2019 - 12.2021
Core Laboratory Technical Supervisor
8 Months
Florida Hospital Tampa | Tampa, Florida | 10.2015 - 06.2016
The Laboratory Technical Supervisor performs laboratory testing in accordance with the Division of Clinical Laboratory Standards and pursuant to Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Chapter 64B3-13.002
Oversees the day-to-day operations and competencies of staff in assigned specialty (-ies) of the lab
Ensures compliance of all regulatory requirements and quality measures
Oversees duties performed be Medical Technologists and ensures that Medical Technicians are supervised as required
Perform competency validated laboratory procedures ordered by appropriate Medical Staff and Physician
Assumes responsibilities for the laboratory operations in the absence of upper management as needed
Senior Medical Technologist - PRN
4 Months
BayCare Health System | 10.2015 - 02.2016
Lead Medical Technologist
2 Years 11 Months
St Anthony's Hospital | 11.2012 - 10.2015
Responsible to perform all diagnostic testing and quality controls; prepare reagents; report results according to established policies and procedures; review and oversee moderate to high complexity testing; schedule team members; administrative support to Manager; monitor and maintain computer applications; maintain equipment and supplies and perform other duties as assigned
Laboratory Section Supervisor
2 Years 3 Months
All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine | St Petersburg, Florida | 08.2010 - 11.2012
Laboratory Section Supervisor( 2nd and 3rd shift ) responsible in planning and managing all operations of a section in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Responsible in evaluating performance and technical reviews of personnel in the section
Clinical Laboratory Technologist II
1 Year 9 Months
BAYFRONT HEALTH PORT CHARLOTTE formerly Charlotte Regional Medical Center | 11.2008 - 08.2010
Weekend Evening and night shift generalist technologist
Lead Medical Technologist
7 Years 9 Months
Rio Grande Hospital | Del Norte, Colorado | 11.2000 - 08.2008
Generalist Technologist working various shifts, Lead Blood Bank Technologist/ Coordinator
LIS Administrator - Lab Pak laboratory system
Blood Bank Technologist II
3 Years 4 Months
University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital | Manila, Philippines | 06.1997 - 10.2000
Blood Banking/ Immunohematology Technonologist in a National Blood Center
Performing all Blood Banking and Immunohematology procedures
Trained and performed Platelet and Plasma pheresis
Instructor Clinical Microscopy/ Urinalysis and Clinical Parasitology
1 Year 10 Months
University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos | Bacolod City, Philippines | 06.1994 - 04.1996
Instructor for lecture and laboratory in Clinical Microscopy & Urinalysis and Clinical Parasitology
Medical technologist
9 Months
Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital | Bacolod City, Negros Occidental | 09.1992 - 06.1993
Education
Doctor of Healthcare Administration
Walden University | Minneapolis, MN | 01.2019 - Current
MBA - Healthcare Adminsitration
South University | Tampa, FL | 01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University Of Negros Occidental Recoletos | Philippines | 06.1988 - 03.1992