Michael Hembree
Nashville,TN
Summary
Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist with 39 years of maintaining safe and reliable lab environments. Known for delivering flawless diagnostic reports on tests from various clinical areas. Maintains strict adherence with prescribed safety protocols and regulatory guidelines for lab operations and subject privacy.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting all variances in results and blood product performance.
- Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and TN Supervisor Generalist.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
VA Medical Center
Nashville, TN
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting all variances in results and blood product performance.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance withstandard operating procedures In Hematology, Chemistry, Mircobiology, Serology.
Laboratory Manager
TriStar Horizon Medical Center
Dickson, TN
10.2013 - 06.2020
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
- Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws.
- Trained staff, scheduled work hours and assigned projects for 18 person work group.
- LIS development and training for the laboratory.
- Setup, manage Natchez Free Standing ED.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ascension Midtown Hospital
Nashville, TN
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with with general laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
01.2000 - 10.2013
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting all variances in results and blood product performance.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with with general laboratory standard operating procedures.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
LabCorp
Nashville, TN
05.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
David Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN06.1985
Certificate of Medical Technology - Medical Technology
Vanderbilt Medical University
Nashville, TN06.1985
Skills
- Specimen Processing
- Instrument Calibration
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Documentation skills
- Computer proficiency
- Infection Control
- Safety regulations
- Specimen collection
- Chemical Hygiene Standards
- Cleaning protocols
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Staff Management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Budgeting
- Project Management
Certification
- MLS - Medical Laboratory Scientist A.S.C.P
- TN Supervisor-Generalist
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
LabCorp
05.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
02.2021 - 04.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist
VA Medical Center
08.2020 - 02.2021
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ascension Midtown Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2019
Laboratory Manager
TriStar Horizon Medical Center
10.2013 - 06.2020
Medical Laboratory Scientist
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
01.2000 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
David Lipscomb University
Certificate of Medical Technology - Medical Technology
Vanderbilt Medical University