Joan Cieckiewicz
Healthcare Manager
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced laboratory professional with team leadership and operational management. Utilizes strong organizational skills to optimize workflow and improve team efficiency—track record of fostering a collaborative work environment to achieve collective goals. Proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills, committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pathology Supervisor
ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER- Tenet Healthcare
02.2020 - Current
- Manage all the activities within the Pathology areas of the Laboratory, including maintaining and creating policies and procedures, coordinating multi-facility workflow, and staff administration. Responsible for meeting all accreditation and licensing requirements under CAP, JACHO, CLIA, and the State of Florida. Coordinate workload and schedule of all staff and assist team members with daily workflow to ensure department coverage. Work together as an active liaison with other facilities within the Palm Beach Health Network to provide immunohistochemistry services, staff coverage, supervisory assistance, and staff training. In addition, I liaise with the University of North Dakota by training Histotechnology students.
Lead Histotechnologist
WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER- Tenet Healthcare
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Complete administration of the histo-pathology laboratory to include the management of competencies, evaluations, CAP standard procedures, and JHACO inspections. Supported laboratory accreditation efforts by adhering to established standards and protocols in daily work practices while implementing MediaLab as the policies and procedures depository.
Lead Histotechnologist
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER- Tenet Healthcare
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Perform the overall administration of the pathology laboratory, including accessioning cases, troubleshooting technical problems, performing daily frozen section cases, inventory maintenance, QA/QC, and supervising daily activities. In addition, collected statistical data for the performance improvement program of the laboratory. Promoted a culture of continuous quality improvement, actively seeking opportunities to enhance laboratory services and patient outcomes.
Histotechnologist and Dermatopathology Laboratory Administrator
US PATH LABS
08.2009 - 07.2015
- Histotechnologist: Gross, embedded, and microtomy of skin biopsies and excisions for microscopic examination. Perform manual routine and special stains while maintaining quality control and maintenance. Organize and establish daily workflow according to the load and staff availability—training of new employees and trainees.
- Pathology Lab Administrator: Responsible for receiving, accessioning, and gross dermatology specimens. Other duties include daily problem-solving, ensuring physician’s service satisfaction, data entry, and verification of insurance. Distribution of final reports and training of new employees.
Education
Ph.D. - Healthcare Services
Walden University
05-2027
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Grand Canyon University
09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management and Supervision
Palm Beach State College
12.2018
Associate of Science - Science
Palm Beach State College
12.2017
Associate Degree - Histotechnology Science
Jacksonville State College
07.2012
Skills
- Accreditation regulatory compliance
- Quality improvement
- Streamlining laboratory operations
- Comprehensive policy design
- Data collection and interpretation
- Quality improvement strategies
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Business finance management
Certification
Histotechnologist, CMP, ASCP
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pathology Supervisor
ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER- Tenet Healthcare
02.2020 - Current
Lead Histotechnologist
WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER- Tenet Healthcare
01.2019 - 01.2020
Lead Histotechnologist
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER- Tenet Healthcare
07.2015 - 01.2019
Histotechnologist and Dermatopathology Laboratory Administrator
US PATH LABS
08.2009 - 07.2015
Associate Degree - Histotechnology Science
Jacksonville State College
Ph.D. - Healthcare Services
Walden University
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management and Supervision
Palm Beach State College
Associate of Science - Science
Palm Beach State College