Philip Thornton
Wooster,OH
Summary
To provide quality management of and leadership in the laboratory services department by addressing the needs of customers including but not limited to WCH patients, administration, physicians, nurses, laboratory employees and all other employees of Wooster Community Hospital.
Scientific professional with extensive expertise in medical laboratory sciences, committed to delivering accurate and timely diagnostic results. History of successfully managing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to evolving clinical needs, with proficiency in Immunohematology and Molecular biology techniques and attention to detail valued by employers.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
WCH
Wooster, OH
09.1998 - Current
- I've been a medical laboratory scientist at WCH for over 27 years and in the field for almost 32 years.
- I have been the Blood Bank technical specialist and lead tech for almost 20 years.
- I've trained countless new students and staff during their advanced practice internship and competencies.
- I have been a Blood Bank inspector 12 times at the behest of College of American Pathologists and been inspected 10 times.
- I am familiar with Lab accrediting agencies like CAP and DNV.
- I have above average Microsoft office training and skills.
- I have experience in all departments of the laboratory at WCH.
- I was on the laboratory scheduling committee since its inception in 2003 and dealt with issues regarding personnel almost daily.
- I respond to RLDatix events assigned to me by Quality.
- I maintain statistics for P&T, FDA, Red Cross, and lab quality indicators.
- I have worked with previous managers on capital purchases, the budget process, and procurement of potential new staff.
- I have served on various committees both at WCH and outside WCH concerning healthcare and laboratories.
- Training: I've trained at Meditech, Inc in Boston for the Laboratory and Blood Bank Meditech modules. Medical Laboratory Technology at WCH and other hospital facilities.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Pomerane Memorial Hospital
Millersburg, OH
10.1994 - 09.1998
Education
Associates degree in applied science - Medical Laboratory (MLT)
Stark State And Franklin University
Skills
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Process Validation and Implementation
- Protocol development
- Supply management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Immunohematology Expert
- SOP implementation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Molecular biology
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
WCH
09.1998 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Pomerane Memorial Hospital
10.1994 - 09.1998
Associates degree in applied science - Medical Laboratory (MLT)
Stark State And Franklin University