Ron Rojas
St Louis,MO
Summary
Accomplished Lab Professional specializing in laboratory management and staff training. Expert in maintaining QA guidelines and enhancing lab operations efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in staff mentoring and project management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Specialist, Blood Bank
SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Bridgeton, MO
05.2023 - Current
- Supervised/trained staff & Engaged in continuous professional development.
- Maintained strict adherence to QC/QA protocols & Implemented new processes.
Supervisor, Blood Bank
BJC Healthcare Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St Louis, MO
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Supervised nightly operations of lab & staff.
Travel Medical Technologist
Triage and Fusion Medical Staffing
Hartford, CT & Yuma, AZ
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided technical guidance and training to new staff.
- Performed moderate & complex level testing.
Medical Technologist (student, Non-reg & Reg)
BJC Healthcare Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Performed moderate & complex level testing.
- Trained new staff on proper techniques and safety regulations.
Laboratory Associate
BJC Healthcare Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO
07.2011 - 04.2018
- Followed established safety protocols & Trained new staff.
- Provided clerical support to Hematology & Blood Bank (TF 2014).
Laboratory Associate
BJC Healthcare Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO
09.2003 - 06.2007
- Trained new staff and provided clerical support to Hematology.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Laboratory Management
Rush University
Chicago, IL08-2024
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Liberal Studies
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12-2018
Associate of Arts - General Transfer Studies
STLCC, Forest Park
St Louis, MO06-2006
Skills
- Training and mentoring & Staff Management
- Project & Laboratory Management
- Schedule Management & Performance Reviews
- Policy updates, Lab Safety & Lab Operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Quality Control analysis & Quality Assurance guidelines
Certification
- BB, ASCP (2019) - Technologist in Blood Banking & SBB, ASCP (2024) - Specialist in Blood Banking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical Specialist, Blood Bank
SSM Health DePaul Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Supervisor, Blood Bank
BJC Healthcare Barnes-Jewish Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2023
Travel Medical Technologist
Triage and Fusion Medical Staffing
03.2020 - 05.2021
Medical Technologist (student, Non-reg & Reg)
BJC Healthcare Barnes-Jewish Hospital
04.2018 - 06.2020
Laboratory Associate
BJC Healthcare Barnes-Jewish Hospital
07.2011 - 04.2018
Laboratory Associate
BJC Healthcare Barnes-Jewish Hospital
09.2003 - 06.2007
- BB, ASCP (2019) - Technologist in Blood Banking & SBB, ASCP (2024) - Specialist in Blood Banking
Master of Science - Clinical Laboratory Management
Rush University
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Liberal Studies
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Associate of Arts - General Transfer Studies
STLCC, Forest Park
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