Detail-oriented Laboratory Manager highly effective at keeping laboratories running smoothly and efficiently. Knowledgeable about managing supplies, equipment and facilities. Pursuing new professional challenges with the opportunity to make a positive impact on laboratory operations.
Work History
Laboratory Manager
3 Years 11 Months
LabCorp | 09.2022 - Current
Oversaw daily laboratory operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Managed staff scheduling and training, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
Coordinated equipment maintenance and upgrades, optimizing laboratory performance and reliability.
Laboratory Manager
15 Years 1 Month
Prisma Health-Laurens County Hospital | 07.2007 - 08.2022
Keeps laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws. Laboratory accreditation by the College of American Pathologists and Joint Commission.
Interviews, hires and trains lab technicians to perform testing and analyze results.
Set and oversee quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work. Member of Prisma Health Laboratory Quality Committee.
Manages operational documents and produces monthly reports detailing activities.
Trains staff, schedules work hours and assigns projects for 25-person work group.
Designs processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
Management oversight of blood bank, general chemistry, immunology, serology, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, molecular, and point of care testing.
Serves as Administrator on Call on a rotating basis.
Member of Prisma Health Laboratory Safety and IT Committees.
Works with other departments across the system to achieve goals.
Works closely with Greenville Technical College and Piedmont Technical College to provide training environments for future healthcare workers.
Experience with Epic and Meditech laboratory information systems.
Blood Bank Coordinator
5 Years 5 Months
Laurens County Hospital | 01.2002 - 06.2007
Reviewed and maintained thorough records in compliance with quality standards. Blood Bank accreditation by the American Association of Blood Banks and Joint Commission.
Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and blood bank policies and procedures.
Verified, interpreted and consulted on specimen quality and test results.
Introduced and implemented new testing and interpretation procedures to maintain standards of care and meet quality assurance benchmarks.
Medical Technologist
4 Years 3 Months
Laurens County Hospital | 09.1997 - 12.2001
Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis and results reporting.
Operated, calibrated and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | 08-1997