Medical Quality Control

Brian D. Hicks, MBA, MLS (ASCP) CM

P.O. Box *** • Pittsfield, MA 01201

Phone: 413-***-****•Email: **********@*******.***

EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE

Seeking a full-time or part-time third shift Medical Technologist position

EDUCATION & AFFLIATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Allied Health

Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA (2004)

Internship

University of Florida Shands Jacksonville School of Medical Technology, Jacksonville, FL (2005)

MBA

Colorado Technical University (2008)

WORK EXPERIENCE

2012-Present, Business Owner, Pittsfield, MA Laboratory

Director

Responsibilities:

• Direct laboratory operations

• Work independent

• Communicate with business partners and clients

• Maintain an organized schedule

2006-2012, Contractor w/ Various Agencies, US Medical

Technologist

Responsibilities:

• Supervise while performing laboratory tests on patient specimens to assist physicians in the diagnosis,

treatment and prevention of disease.

• Verify record and report lab results using laboratory and hospital integrated information systems.

• Manage lab operations to ensure compliance with government agencies, hospital policies and

laboratory standards of procedures.

• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments to resolve technical problems.

2010 – 2011, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX Point-of-Care

Coordinator Technologist

Responsibilities:

• Implement, manage and coordinate point of care tests and test systems.

• Write policies and procedures for laboratory and non-laboratory testing personnel.

• Ensure and verify quality control data that’s appropriate for the complexity of the reported tests.

• Follow section’s inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.

• Teach and train hospital testing personnel (nurses etc.) to utilize point of care devices and maintain

competency.

2005, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL Medical

Technologist

Responsibilities:

• Work as a generalist; multitask throughout the various laboratory departments.

• Perform quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory test on biological specimen using state of the

art instrumentation.

• Participate in performance improvement and proficiency testing projects.

2004, University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL Medical

Technologist

Responsibilities:

• Prepare lab for morning run, shut-down and start-up instrumentation, stock supplies and reagents.

• Communicate with nurses, doctors or any lab/hospital personnel requiring pertinent patient

information.

• Respond to stat calls and assist phlebotomists with tough blood collections.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Microsoft Office: Advanced Excel, Advanced Word, Advanced PowerPoint, Project, Access Databases and

Outlook.

Regulatory Compliance: College of American Pathologist, Clinical Laboratory Improvements Act, Joint

Commission and OSHA Safety Standards.

References upon Request

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