John Richards
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Accomplished operational director specializing in budget administration and quality assurance. Expertise in leading successful compliance initiatives and developing high-performing teams. Ready to leverage skills to optimize resources and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory and Radiology Director
Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center
Anchorage, AK
01.2022 - Current
- Directed department's operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulation
- Collaborated with physicians to address patient needs and improve service delivery.
- Implemented EHR and LIS system to integrate service lines.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored staff, enhancing team capabilities and performance.
- Managed budgeting processes for health programs, optimizing resource allocation.
Director of Laboratory Services
Blood Bank Of Alaska
Anchorage, AK
08.2015 - 01.2022
- Led laboratory operations with Medical Director and Quality Assurance, ensuring regulatory compliance in blood component manufacturing to uphold safety standards.
- Developed training programs for staff on blood donation procedures and best practices.
- Served as laboratory liaison for FDA, AABB, and OSHA inspections, confirming compliance with state and federal regulations to maintain accreditation.
- Managed annual budget operations, aligning financial resources with laboratory objectives to support operational success.
Assistant Director of Laboratory Services
Blood Bank Of Alaska
Anchorage, AK
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Oversight of multiple departments including Product QC , Cell Therapy , and Component Processing.
- Managed laboratory staff shifts; including on call and weekends.
- Performed hiring, initial training and ongoing competency assessement of staffing
Business Development Associate
Pinnacle Mechanical
Anchorage, AK
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance business opportunities.
- Coordinated and managed proposals and mechanical contracts.
- Identified business prospects through cold calling, networking, marketing and database leads.
Cellular Therapy Supervisor
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle, WA
09.2007 - 04.2011
- Supervised daily operations in cancer treatment services and patient care.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Provided laboratory support for billing coding to bundle services.
- Laboratory subject matter expert for FDA, FACT and CAP regulatory inspections.
Cellular Therapy Technologist
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle, WA
08.2004 - 04.2007
- Assisted operating room physicians and surgical staff in collecting bone marrow stem cells.
- Processed peripheral blood stem cells, including flow cytometry and hematology testing.
- Supported cellular therapy transfusions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Washington
Seattle05-2004
MBA -
Seattle University
Seattle, WASkills
- Compliance management
- Quality assurance
- Budget administration
- Regulatory oversight
- Staff development
- Customer relationship management
- Healthcare administration
- Process improvement
- Electronic health records
Certification
Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP, 2004
Timeline
Laboratory and Radiology Director
Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center
01.2022 - Current
Director of Laboratory Services
Blood Bank Of Alaska
08.2015 - 01.2022
Assistant Director of Laboratory Services
Blood Bank Of Alaska
08.2013 - 08.2015
Business Development Associate
Pinnacle Mechanical
04.2011 - 08.2013
Cellular Therapy Supervisor
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
09.2007 - 04.2011
Cellular Therapy Technologist
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
08.2004 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Washington
MBA -
Seattle University