ROBERT W. DeLUCA B.S. MT (ASCP)
***** ******** ** **** *'Lakes, Fl. 34639
ab0csv@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To secure employment in a Medical Laboratory setting as a
Laboratory
Supervisor/Manager. To expand my experience in a rewarding and
challenging environment.
EMPLOYMENT
Pasco Regional Medical Center-Dade City, Fl
Laboratory Manager March 2011 to February 2013
. Responsible for scheduling technologist's for all three
shifts.
. Oversaw reviewing Q.C. in all areas (Chemistry, Hematology,
Coagulation, Urinalysis and Microbiology).
. Completed all Payroll charges on a daily basis (Re:
Vacations, Personal Days and Holidays).
. Reviewed correlation and linearity studies on all new
instruments and bi-annually on in-lab equipment.
. Completed Joint Commission Inspections with minimal
deficiencies.
. Organized workflow to reduce Overtime and Analysis turn
around time, to utilize personnel in the most efficient
manner.
. Supervised all Proficiency Testing including entering
results.
. Reviewed any and all Instrument acquisitions.
. Interviewed all perspective techs and phlebotomists.
. Reviewed and approved all supply requests on a weekly
basis.
. On a daily basis, reviewed all lab billing and charges.
. Handled all compliance issues pertaining to the lab.
Integrated Regional Laboratories - Miramar, Fl
Night Shift Supervisor October 2010 to
April 2011
. Responsible for the overall operations in the laboratory at
night.
. Assist in processing of specimens and works when necessary in
all areas (chemistry/hematology/urinalysis/etc).
. Performs evaluations on employees and submits scheduling to
insure adequate coverage.
. Oversees the reporting of all CAP surveys and insures
compliance with AHCA, OSHA, JCAHO regulations.
. Submits Q. A. and Q.C. reports on a monthly basis and makes
sure scheduled maintenance is performed on all the
instruments.
. Responsible for keeping adequate levels of supplies in all
work areas.
. Always seeking to improve turn around time while keeping
expenses down and constantly researching new ways to bring
in more revenue
. Primary goal is to keep the patients and physicians happy
and satisfied.
Westchester General Hospital - Miami, FL
Laboratory Manager August 1998 to July 2010
. Responsible for the overall operations in the laboratory at
night.
. Assist in processing of specimens and works when necessary in
all areas (chemistry/hematology/urinalysis/etc).
. Performs evaluations on employees and submits scheduling to
insure adequate coverage.
. Oversees the reporting of all CAP surveys and insures
compliance with AHCA, OSHA, JCAHO regulations.
. Submits Q. A. and Q.C. reports on a monthly basis and makes
sure scheduled maintenance is performed on all the
instruments.
. Responsible for keeping adequate levels of supplies in all
work areas.
Fidelity/Gateway Laboratory - Pompano Beach, FL
Consultant/Lab Manager Apr. 1998 to July 1998
. Developed procedures for new laboratory startup
. QC/QA monitoring
. Instrument purchases
. Set up LIS system for Laboratory module
. Hiring of Lab Personnel and enrollment in CAP proficiency
testing
Dade International - Miami, FL
Consultant-System Integration Apr. 1997 to March 1998
. Conducted QC testing on Sysmex Instruments
. Involved with software revisions
. Reagent stability and linearity testing
. Acted as a liaison between engineering and systems
integration departments for reliability and hardware
retrofits
. Complied with GNP, GLP, and SOP guidelines
Phymatrix Clinical Labs - Miramar, FL
Night Shift Manager/Supervisor Sept. 1996 to Feb. 1997
. Involved in "hands on" trouble shooting and PM on all
instruments
. Conducted CAP testing, Q.C. Records, and evaluations
. Initiated instrument purchases to conform with increased
workloads
. Worked on bench when necessary in all departments
. Created work schedules and evaluated employees
LabCorp (NHL) - Hollywood, FL
Assistant Working Manager Night Shift Sept. 1989 to June 1996
. Initially supervised the automated chemistry department
(Olympus AU5000) instruments
. Responsible for training new employees; Maintaining QC
records
. Responsible for Instrument Maintenance records and reagent
inventories
. Would assist in troubleshooting instruments, and determine
the most efficient solution to insure the least amount of
instrument down time
. Dealt with budget guidelines and keeping overtime to minimum
without sacrificing quality and turn around times
. Involved with implementation of OSHA regulations within all
departments
. Responsible for smooth operation of individual lab areas
monitoring workload and output (Chemistry, Hematology, RIA,
Microbiology) including data entry and accessioning
. Modified work schedules to accommodate daily workload shifts
between departments
Smith Kline Labs (SKBL) - Miami, FL
Senior Tech April 1987 to Sept. 1989
. Involved with running, troubleshooting, and reporting
patient results from Olympus AU5000
. Worked with supervisor on re-occurring instrument problems,
reagent ordering and work-flow strategies
Hialeah Hospital - Hialeah, FL
Supervisor, Clinical Chemistry Department July 1986 to April
1987
Miami General Hospital - Miami, FL
Supervisor Clinical Chemistry April 1984 to June 1986
St. Francis Hospital - Miami Beach, FL
Senior Tech November 1982 to April 1984
Coulter Electronics and Diagnostics - Hialeah, FL
R & D Associate August 1979 to October 1982
EDUCATION
St. John's University, Jamaica, NY
Attended graduate school of Business, concentration:
Management, Minor/Finance
Lenox Hill Hospital School of Medical Technology, NY
M.T. ASCP, Internship
Hunter College, NY
B.S. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Cum Laude)
Bronx Community College, NY
A.A.S. In Medical Technology
LICENSES M.T. A.S.C.P. - New York
Clinical Lab Technologist (FL) 1979
Clinical Lab Supervisor - Chemistry, Hematology, Serology-
Immunology,
Immuno-Hematology, Microbiology