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Thomas E. Cleveland

Stone Mountain,GA

Summary

Seasoned Medical Technologist with a robust background in managing laboratory operations and ensuring quality control at Ocmulgee Doctor Reference LAB. Expert in Hematology and Clinical Chemistry with proven leadership skills, enhancing team efficiency and competency. Proficient in Chemistry and Hematology Analyzers, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation in patient care.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Technologist

Emory University Hospital
Tucker, GA
08.2024 - Current
  • Analyze bodily fluids for abnormalities and diseases in Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Serology and Microbiology
  • Perform urinalysis and blood banking

Medical Technologist/Manager

Ocmulgee Doctor reference LAB
Macon, GA
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • To supervise the work of all technical personnel, and to assure the quality and efficiency of the Rapid Response Laboratory and Blood Bank, Micro (if applicable), including the performance of technical duties as needed.
  • Monitors the daily activities of laboratory section employees to ensure that production and quality standards are met.
  • Ensures the performance of quality control tests to maintain effective calibration and operation of instrumentation.
  • Serves as a resource for technical personnel in the resolution of problems.
  • Assists personnel in the development of skill levels and career advancement.
  • Performs testing duties as needed.
  • Evaluates staff performance and competency.
  • Participates in and monitors the training of new employees.
  • Assures compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Managed staffing levels, budgeted FTEs, and workload distribution.
  • Adjusts employee schedules and task assignments as needed to meet the changing patient workload, the hospital administration, departmental leaders, and physicians.
  • Responsible for human resources and payroll functions, including staffing, performance evaluations, coaching/counseling, training, and payroll timekeeping.

Medical Technologist

Hugh Durham Medical Center
Elkins, NC
12.2019 - 12.2023
  • Lab quality control coordinator, Point of care, Continuing Education, Document and monitor Medical technologist lab results, Correlate laboratory methods, procedures, and patient results
  • Has complete understanding of regulatory policies
  • Serves as liaison, along with the Laboratory Director, to the hospital administration and departmental leaders and physicians

Night Supervisor

Moses Cone Hospital
Greensboro, NC
05.2009 - 08.2019
  • To supervise the work of all technical personnel and to assure the quality and efficiency of the Rapid Response Laboratory and Blood Bank, Micro (if applicable), including performance of technical duties as needed
  • Monitors daily activities of laboratory section employees to ensure production and quality standards are met
  • Ensures the performance of quality control tests to maintain effective calibration and operation of instrumentation
  • Serves as a resource for technical personnel in the resolution of problems
  • Assists personnel in development of skill levels and career advancement
  • Performs testing duties as needed
  • Evaluates staff performance and competency
  • Participates in and monitors training of new employees
  • Assures compliance with all regulatory requirements
  • Managed staffing levels, budgeted FTE’s, and workload distribution
  • Adjusts employee schedules and task assignments as needed to meet changing patient workload
  • Serves as liaison, along with the Laboratory Director, to the hospital administration and departmental leaders and physicians
  • Responsible for human resources and payroll functions including staffing, performance evaluations, coaching/counseling, training and payroll timekeeping

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Medical Technologist

Med Tech Services Agency
Macon, USA
01.1988 - 01.2009
  • Provided emergency staffing needs in nine hospitals throughout rural GA

Education

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Certification -

NCA
01.1991

Medical Technologist Certification -

ISCLT
01.1988

Laboratory Science Specialist Certification -

U.S. Air Force, School of Health Care Science
01.1987

Associates Program in Medical Laboratory Technology - Clinical Laboratory Science

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
01.1987

B.S. Program in Chemistry -

Georgia College
Milledgeville, GA
01.1985

Skills

  • Chemistry Analyzer
  • Hematology Analyzer
  • Coagulation Analyzer
  • Microbiology Analyzer
  • Anoxomat
  • ID and Susceptibility
  • BacT Alert
  • Organism ID (biochemical)
  • Yeast ID Set Ups
  • Automated Stainer
  • Gram Stain
  • S pneumo Kit
  • Crypto Ag Kit
  • Rota Kit
  • RSV Kit
  • Strep A Kit
  • Clotest
  • Cepheid Infinity

Affiliations

  • American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
  • Clinical Laboratory Management Association
  • National Credentialing Agency
  • ASCP American Society of Clinical Pathology

Volunteer Experience

Head Coach for Middle GA Community Youth League Jaguars, 20 years

Timeline

Medical Technologist

Emory University Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Medical Technologist/Manager

Ocmulgee Doctor reference LAB
02.2024 - 08.2024

Medical Technologist

Hugh Durham Medical Center
12.2019 - 12.2023

Night Supervisor

Moses Cone Hospital
05.2009 - 08.2019

Medical Technologist

Med Tech Services Agency
01.1988 - 01.2009

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Certification -

NCA

Medical Technologist Certification -

ISCLT

Laboratory Science Specialist Certification -

U.S. Air Force, School of Health Care Science

Associates Program in Medical Laboratory Technology - Clinical Laboratory Science

Midwestern State University

B.S. Program in Chemistry -

Georgia College
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