William Schwartzer
Moreland
Summary
Dynamic laboratory professional with a strong track record in assessing laboratory effectiveness and implementing robust guidelines and procedures to ensure quality and compliance with accrediting agency and regulatory standards. Expertise in balancing administrative and technical functions to effectively coordinate programs and manage resources, fostering an environment of continuous improvement. Proven ability to mentor, train, and develop team members, empowering them to reach their full potential. Comprehensive knowledge in program planning, policy formulation, and operational requirements specific to laboratory programs enhances overall organizational performance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor, Chemistry and Molecular
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance programs to enhance testing accuracy and reliability.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in improved efficiency across laboratory departments.
- Managed inventory control systems to ensure timely availability of laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Oversaw performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support professional growth among team members.
- Maintained a high standard of quality control by implementing strict adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Medical Technologist
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
- Conducted diagnostic tests on patient samples to ensure accurate results and timely reporting.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to interpret test results and provide timely feedback.
- Assisted Chemistry Supervisor by performing comprehensive linearity studies, ensuring both accurate results and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Laboratory Supervisor
East Alabama Medical Health - Auburn University Medical Clinic
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Leads team of 4 Medical Technologists and 2 Lab Assistants, manages proficiency testing program, records management, and Quality Control program to maintain accrediting agency compliance.
- Ensures medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards, developing operations, quality and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement service and repair; monitoring and performing routine maintenance.
- Implements and monitors quality assurance through training/staff development, inspection of operations, and performance evaluation.
- Analyzes, selects, and implements LIS, Instrumentation and testing methodology advancements to meet organizational objectives.
- Updates, maintains, and validates test files with the Laboratory Information System, including communication with external systems for the electronic transfer of results.
Laboratory Central Processing Supervisor
East Alabama Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assures excellence in patient care. Maintains personal and professional development to ensure departmental and organizational effectiveness. Achieves financial performance in Medical Supply expense.
- Leads team of 7 personnel to maintain proper processing procedures to include test, container, and stability selection to ensure timely and accurate result for patient care.
- Maintains adherence to Federal and Non-Federal drug testing collection protocols.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Cancer Treatment Center of America
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Under the general supervision of the Director of the Laboratory, performs routine and complex testing in the Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Serology, Urinalysis and Blood Bank departments requiring independent judgment, with speed and accuracy.
- Receives, processes, and performs routine and STAT testing on in-patient samples, evaluates and releases results making decisions based on knowledge, skills and abilities that are consistent with established hospital and laboratory services policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Works independently on 3rd shift, responsible for routine Quality Control and maintenance in the Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis departments.
- Resolves most technical problems by troubleshooting QC, calibrations, and instrumentation issues, referring only the more complex problems to the technical supervisor.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Department of the Army
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Independently performs a wide variety of testing in the areas of hematology/coagulation, chemistry, urinalysis testing in accordance with the College of American Pathologists.
- Works with considerable independence to carry out testing, setting priorities based on STAT, ASAP, or routine classification, exercising sound judgement and interpretation.
- Performs, analyzes, and monitors Quality Control (QC) with established values.
- Resolves most technical problems by troubleshooting QC, calibrations, and instrumentation issues, referring only the more complex problems to the technical supervisor.
Laboratory Operations Manager
United States Airforce
2010 - 01.2014
- Operations manager for medical laboratory, executing plans, organizing, and evaluating medical laboratory activity.
- Manages staff, departmental budget, reimbursement, and continuous quality improvement and compliance with all accrediting agencies.
- Applies analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.
- Manages equipment inventory and administers reference laboratory contract.
- Communicates verbally and in writing with internal and external departments and senior leadership.
- Implements quality assurance and compliance processes through training and staff development, inspection of operations, tracking and evaluating performance, and ensuring good operating order of equipment.
- Analyzes emerging trends, software, and technology and adopts appropriate methods to achieve goals.
- Updates, maintains, and validates test files with the Laboratory Information System, including communication with external systems for the electronic transfer of results.
Instructor
Professional Military Educational Instructor
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Planned, organized, and directed Professional Military Education programs and activities.
- Maintained lesson plans, textbooks, tests, and measurement devices and used instructional aids and training equipment to instruct subjects including leadership, management, and communication.
- Instructed using informal lectures, case studies, teaching interviews, guided discussion, and other teaching methods.
- Used computer software programs and other media in support of educational goals.
- Administered examinations, maintained student records, and documented student actions.
- Conducted training needs assessment and revised curriculum to meet needs.
- Administered and delivered symposiums, workshops, and conferences to include team development and conflict resolution.
Education
B.S. - Management
Park University
Parkville, MOA.A.S. - Medical Laboratory Technician, Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Clinical Operations Management
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Training and mentoring
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Strategic planning
- Goal oriented
- Complex Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Customer service
Certification
- Senior Leadership and Management
- Performance Based Contracting
- Records Management
- Supervisory Safety Training
- Emergency Preparedness Response Operator
- Advanced Medical Ethics and Detainee Health Care Operations
Timeline
Supervisor, Chemistry and Molecular
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Medical Technologist
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2024
Laboratory Supervisor
East Alabama Medical Health - Auburn University Medical Clinic
02.2020 - 03.2023
Laboratory Central Processing Supervisor
East Alabama Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Laboratory Technician
Cancer Treatment Center of America
01.2015 - 01.2019
Medical Laboratory Technician
Department of the Army
01.2014 - 01.2015
Instructor
Professional Military Educational Instructor
01.2006 - 01.2010
A.A.S. - Medical Laboratory Technician, Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
Laboratory Operations Manager
United States Airforce
2010 - 01.2014
B.S. - Management
Park University