Thinh Quach
Transfusion Service Supervisor
San Jose,CA
Summary
Professional CLS with extensive experience in the Transfusion Service, detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking a position in IT to further expand knowledge and skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
<p>Transfusion Service Supervisor</p> <p></p>
Stanford Health Care, Transfusion Service
01.2018 - Current
- Oversee daily operational tasks, troubleshoot issues for staff, provide guidance, function as a reliable information resource, inventory management, RCA
- Lead teams to execute various validations for operations: System Upgrades, System Modifications, New Equipment
- Participated in the RITE Project: Reducing Out-of-Group O-Neg RBC Transfusions
- Co-Lead the activation of Satellite Transfusion Lab
- Lead a team of 4 in the planning and activation of the new 500P Transfusion Lab
- Collaborated with multiple departments, validated 4 new analyzers, 88 new equipment and the Integration of LIS and Immulink, coordinated moving logistics, resolved post move issues
- Planned and activated Haemobank-80 in OR, Satellite Transfusion Lab, and Infusion Treatment Area
- Implemented COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma, PRT platelets and PRT Cryo for operations
- Currently:
- Preparing for Safetrace Tx 4.8 testing/upgrade
- Redesigning the RBC Phenotype test battery
- creating a test battery for ABO Titers for the transplant team
<p>Clinical Lab Scientist</p> <p></p>
Stanford Health Care, Transfusion Services
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Super-user for Plexxium, Epic Beaker, and Safetrace Tx
- Tier 3 reference training in advance antibody workups
- Provide new hire training: introducing computer systems, workflows, policies, equipment and instruments
- Maintain reagent inventory for SCHTS, reduced reagent inventory for a cost savings of $44,000/year
- Experienced with writing SOPs, validation plans, executing scripts and completing result reports
- Involved in planning and implementing Safetrace Tx 3.12 computer system upgrade
- Significant role in creating the workflow for electronic reagent quality control and Transfusion Reactions
- Served as the LPCH 2.0 Champion: disseminating progress updates, validating equipment, workflow planning
- Validated product codes for pathogen reduced platelets
<p>Clinical Lab Scientist </p>
University of California San Francisco Medical Center, Blood Bank
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Trained in all aspects of immunohematology, performed testing using gel techniques
- Performed routine serological testing and reference tests, oversaw daily operations
- Performed monthly quality control on blood bank equipment: Irradiator, centrifuges and refrigerators
<p>Lab Technician</p> <p></p>
Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Transfusion Services
06.2007 - 08.2011
- Specimen processing, Component modifications, Communicating with Clinical Team to provide blood product in a timely manner.
Education
Certificate - Immunohematology
UCSF Medical Center, Limited License Program in Immunohematology
San Francisco 08.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
San Jose State University, Microbiology, Minor in Chemistry, BS
San Jose 09.2004 - 05.2009
Skills
ASCP Certified
Project Planning
Blood Inventory Management
Hiring and On-boarding
Scheduling
Writing Policies and Procedures
Writing and Executing Validation Plans
Experienced with Reference Workups
Component Modification
Experienced with various modes of blood bank testing
Safetrace Tx
EPIC
Haemonetics Analytics
BloodTrack System
Plexxium
Microsoft Office
Timeline
<p>Transfusion Service Supervisor</p> <p></p>
Stanford Health Care, Transfusion Service
01.2018 - Current
<p>Clinical Lab Scientist</p> <p></p>
Stanford Health Care, Transfusion Services
08.2014 - 01.2018
<p>Clinical Lab Scientist </p>
University of California San Francisco Medical Center, Blood Bank
08.2011 - 08.2014
Certificate - Immunohematology
UCSF Medical Center, Limited License Program in Immunohematology
08.2011 - 05.2012
<p>Lab Technician</p> <p></p>
Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Transfusion Services
06.2007 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
San Jose State University, Microbiology, Minor in Chemistry, BS
09.2004 - 05.2009