Pramod Jha MLS,MD, DCLS(student)
Edmond
Summary
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- ASCP certified Medical Laboratory Scientist and Laboratory Director,Running/managing all areas of the Clinical Laboratory, with additional oversight for Point of Care(POC), Quality Coordinator, and Pharmaceutical BioTech Medical Device computer System Validation Experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, budgetary and regulatory experience, overseeing 30+ personnel
- Over 10+ years of Clinical Laboratory experience and 3+ years of management/supervisory experience provides the background to effectively coordinate laboratory operations with other hospital departments.
- Proven ability to adapt to change through development of teamwork while maintaining productivity standards in a complex regulatory environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Administrative Director
Asian Diagnostics and Wellness Center
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Helped Asian Diagnostics in restructuring the Lab environment, buying new instruments, along developing a new test menu.
- Assisted in rectifying SOPs and micromanaging via waste mitigation and suggesting appropriate test selection via customer education and orientation
- Assisted in tightening the quality control protocol and achieving optimum quality assurance.
- Promoted targeted revenue by cutting overlapping labor and micromanaging the budget.
Director of Clinical Laboratory
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked under the supervision of Laboratory Director/Licensed Pathologist to ensure Laboratory Service provides the highest quality, cost-effective and timely standard of practice.
- Used six sigma principles to maintain efficiencies within the department.
- Implemented, monitored, and evaluated the department's strategic plan and standards of care by appropriately delegating the regulatory team, and policy and document control.
- Maintained high visibility and availability through participation in departmental meetings, budgeting, mentoring/training Lab Technicians, and ordering supplies.
- Worked as a Compliance Officer by taking care of issues and being ready for/making sure of COLA/CLIA inspection by reviewing QC data and possible errors and involved in corrective actions.
- Took care of Quality Assurance by being on top of Proficiency testing, metrics/data efficiencies and overall lab processes by being compliant with the COLA checklist.
- Involved continuously in new test implementation, Test validation, Test linearity, and precision and accuracy checking.
Clinical Laboratory Manager/Compliance Officer
MaxCare Diagnostics Lab
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversaw the overall operations of hematology, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, and Immunohematology.Reviewed the record and ensured department Compliance according to corporate standards and governmental regulations.
- Increased efficiency within the department through effective utilization of automation and cost-effective Methodology.
- Spearheaded strategic projects that promoted growth of business including introducing new testing methodologies and instrumentation.
- Performed laboratory testing and evaluation of new tests for hematology and auto chemistry.
- Ensured compliance of employees to quality procedures and patient testing; successful inspection conducted by COLA; reduced citations and significant deficiencies compared to previous inspection cycles.
Medical Technologist (Microbiologist)
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
06.2016 - 06.2022
- possessed the knowledge of laboratory quality control and assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement to managing reagent and supply inventories and document control systems.
- Had Knowledge of laboratory equipment and ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the instrument.
- Possessed the ability to plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member, and effectively complete assignments
- Possessed the ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results. Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions.
- Possessed skills in informatics, laboratory data flow, and the understanding of laboratory processes. Ability to communicate, consult and interact with other members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, and patient education.
- Helped processing the microbiology specimens, including body fluids on staining and examining gram stain; Gram-stained positive blood cultures work–up, setting up Film Array testing for BCID, respiratory panels, Meningitis panels, and GI panels.
- Performed rapid assays such as Influenza, RSV, C. diff, and rapid Strep and other kit testing.
- Worked in the Molecular Biology department and has extensive knowledge of COVID, SARS specimen collection, processing, and analyzing (both antigen and PCR).
Medical Laboratory Scientist III (Generalist/Lead)
Mercy Hospital Logan County
02.2013 - 06.2022
- Practiced pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic routine, complex, high Complexity, and unusual testing and studies with precautions on blood and all other bodily fluids requiring specialized knowledge and skill (e.g., antigen and antibody identification, fibrinogen split products, mixing platelet studies, degradation studies, etc.) in the Core laboratory including the areas of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, special chemistry, special hematology, and phlebotomist.Performs Bone Marrow and Hemoglobinopathy evaluation with Gel electrophoresis and another special hematology testing which includes special stains.
- Performed and documents calibration, quality control, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment including the LIS system. Troubleshoots and resolves problems in laboratory Analyzers, including performing daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance
- Helped phlebotomist in drawing blood and resolving problems involving specimen collection and handling.
- Recorded on the instrument log any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment and analyzers.
- Trained newly hired Co-Workers and Students on bodily fluids in Hematology, Chemistry, and many other areas of the laboratory. Performing both automation and manual tests in chemistry by troubleshooting quality control problems and performing linearity and precision studies and calibration verification if needed and documents accurately, diligently, efficiently, and abiding by all governmental regulations (HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, and FDA).
Education
Doctorate of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (DCLS) - Clinical Laboratory Science
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
Galveston, TX 06-2026
M.D. - General Medicine
American International School of Medicine (AISM)
89 Middleton & Sandy Babb St, Kitty, Guyana09-2021
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS12-2012
Skills
- Staffing - Assesses and provides laboratory with appropriate staffing to Demand within the area utilizing tools to measure, track, monitor and report the facility department processes Measured through productivity and management documentation
- Safe Environment - Puts safety first for employees; ensures compliance with OSHA, Infection control, and Environment of Care requirements Provides training to staff Measured by knowledge of staff through safety rounds and workers' compensation claims, etc
- Hiring - Responsible for complying with Company hiring procedure and ensures that interviews and completed timely Measured by vacancy rate and time-to-fill position
- Evaluations - Provides timely feedback to new hires through 90 day evaluation Provides intermittent feedback to staff on performance along with annual performance evaluations Measured by 100% complete timely
- Employee competency/Education - Assesses current staff educational needs Develops structures and processes within Laboratory to improve employee knowledge, skills, and abilities Utilizes best practices to positively impact staff education and competencies Measured through competency documentation and education plan
Responsible for the overall management and performance of the Laboratory department within in accordance with all policies and philosophies of the institution, CAP, AABB, CLIA, JCAHO, and any other accrediting body, which involves planning, coordinating, and administering all department programs
- Employee Satisfaction - Demonstrates commitment to employee satisfaction by taking specific steps to create positive work experience for self others Actively and effectively "manages up" and communicates successes Demonstrates creativity and consistency in recognizing and rewarding staff Measured through staff satisfaction and turnover
- Individual Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for actions and achieving desired outcomes Facilitates sharing of ideas, strategies, and tactics to achieve departmental facility targets Collaborates with Corporate and Facility leaders in completion of all initiatives
- Finance - Responsible for monitoring financial performance and cost reductions for areas of responsibility Also develops the operations and capital budget Measured through monthly reports and budgets
- Quality - Demonstrates commitment to excellence Identifies and implements new, or cutting edge programs, processes and/or approaches in area of responsibility that improve organizational efficiency, outcomes, and performance Utilizes best practices in developing Quality initiatives Ensures that areas of responsibility are in constant state of regulatory readiness Complies with organization/department policies and procedures; takes initiative to update/change as necessary Measured through value based purchasing, HCAHPS, policies, etc
- Regulatory Compliance - Responsible for assuring that areas assigned meet State, CLIA, TJC, and other regulatory requirements
Accomplishments
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS). Membership # 25448817. Exp- June 2025
- Leadership Workshop - Autry Technology Center, Enid,OK.
- Patient Safety University Graduate (PSU) - Mercy Health Center,Oklahoma City.
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt (LSSWB) - Aveta Business Institute.
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB) - Mountain Home Training andConsulting Inc.
- Shipping and Packaging Laboratory Specimens - OSDH Public HealthLaboratory.
- CPR Heart Shaver Certificate - St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City.
Timeline
Laboratory Administrative Director
Asian Diagnostics and Wellness Center
09.2023 - 10.2024
Director of Clinical Laboratory
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 06.2023
Clinical Laboratory Manager/Compliance Officer
MaxCare Diagnostics Lab
12.2021 - 10.2022
Medical Technologist (Microbiologist)
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
06.2016 - 06.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist III (Generalist/Lead)
Mercy Hospital Logan County
02.2013 - 06.2022
Doctorate of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (DCLS) - Clinical Laboratory Science
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
M.D. - General Medicine
American International School of Medicine (AISM)
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
Wichita State University
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