Skilled and highly motivated Blood Bank Assistant Supervisor with 15 years of relevant experience. Possesses the necessary skill set and knowledge needed to be a successful Blood Bank Supervisor.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Supervisor
Memorial Hospital West
01.2021 - Current
Oversee daily operations of the blood bank ensuring compliance with FDA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory agencies.
Write SOPs and ensure existing SOPs are accurate and up-to-date
Create and perform method validations.
Assist in Joint Commission and FDA inspections.
Monitor usage of supplies and reagents
Review quality control records and apply corrective action if indicated.
Review antibody workup for completeness and accuracy.
Review exception reports
Troubleshoot and resolved equipment and process issues.
Provide support and guidance to laboratory staff.
Facilitate a positive work environment by promoting open communication, teamwork, and adherence to established standards.
Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist
Memorial Regional Hospital
02.2015 - 01.2021
Performs examination of specimens. Interprets, documents and reports test results accurately and in a timely manner
Follows established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice
Serves as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff as needed
Assists laboratory leadership in writing SOPs
Trains new employees
Performs process and equipment validations
Responsible for staff scheduling
Medical Laboratory Technologist
OneBlood, Inc
07.2010 - 01.2015
Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results
Performed both routine and complex antibody ID Workups
Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy
Reviewed Antibody ID workups for accuracy and finalized reports
Galileo NEO Supersuser
Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results.
Maintained current knowledge of developments in technical instrumentation
Maintained inventory of laboratory reagents and supplies
Education
Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2008
Skills
Sharp critical thinker
Interpersonal
Adapts and learns quickly
Able to work in high stress situations
Effective team leader
Blood bank background
Lab testing and reporting
Lab equipment maintenance
Proficient with Microsoft Software applications
Records management
Training and mentoring
Employee performance management
Process improvement
Process updates
Process monitoring and improvement
Processes and procedures
Certification
ASCP BB Certification
Timeline
Assistant Supervisor
Memorial Hospital West
01.2021 - Current
Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist
Memorial Regional Hospital
02.2015 - 01.2021
Medical Laboratory Technologist
OneBlood, Inc
07.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
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