Manager Air Force
Resume:
Thomas A. Hall
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OBJECTIVE: Laboratory Manager/Director
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Maintained qualifications in Hematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Coagulation, Blood Banking, Urinalysis
Coordinated with Medical Director on budgeting, manpower, and workload reporting requirements
Involved in Quality Assurance programs leading to reduction in specimen error rates and decreased reporting times while providing competency assessment and training opportunities
Ensured all activities and operations were in compliance with accreditation and regulatory agency requirements, such as CAP, JCAHO, FDA, and AABB
EXPERIENCE
January 2016 – January 2017, Laboratory Operations Director, Corridor Mobile Medical Services
Governed lab buildout of reference lab start-up. 7 Major instrument platforms installed and validated
Oversaw Lab Information System Install, performed file build and testing on over 2000 test files
Implemented and verified over 400 Quality Assurance and Technical Operating Instructions
Built interface between LIS and Quest Diagnostics
November 2014 – Present Laboratory Consultant, Gershman Lehrer Group
Provides Laboratory Consultation services in the areas of Project Management, WorkFlow analysis, Equipment and Reagent Purchasing, Personnel Requirements and Training, Quality Control Management and Practices for established and start up labs.
Jul 2013 –Oct 2014 Lab Operations Manager, Diagnostic Laboratories
Manager of High Complexity Reference Lab with Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Special Chem procedures
Revised 300 Technical, Quality Assurance, Specimen Processing, Phlebotomy procedures, successfully navigated CLIA inspection
Updated Chemistry Equipment, expanded Test Menus; served 75 Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities in 5 markets/3 states
Directed release of 160K tests; eclipsed standard 2 hours; 93% released by 3 pm; expedited treatment to 80K patients
Jun 2012 – Mar 2013 Rapid Response Lab Supervisor, Quest Diagnostics
CLIA Lab Director for 9 satellite labs; Governed testing for 150,000 tests, oversaw $500,000 in equipment
Created competency program, built 9 training modules; tracked compliance for 38 sites across 4 states
Opened 5 testing sites; authored project management checklist; devised tracking tool for centrifuge/eyewash maintenance
Dec 2010 – Jun 2011 Manager, Clinical Laboratory, Bagram AB Afghanistan
Installed 2 Hematology Analyzers and built communication tables with local Lab Information System
Coordinated with 8 Forward operating bases and cut referral testing turnaround times from 30 days to 24 hours
Trained Forward Surgical Teams on whole blood collection procedures bolstering life saving techniques
Pioneered Mass Transfusion response. First-ever in Southwest Asia Theater; Issued 3.6K blood products for 300 surgeries/traumas
Aug 2008- Nov 2011 Manager, Laboratory Services 60 MDTS, Travis AFB, CA
Oversaw $3.5 Million budget which leveraged the performance of 1.5 Million tests annually
Coordinated duty schedules, manpower assignments, deployment schedules and taskings for 89 personnel
Led $40 Million renovation project reducing 4,000 sq/ft design to 2,000 and streamlining turnaround times
Spearheaded the collection and shipment of 150,000 specimens while auditing $5.2 million in equipment and reagent contracts
Coordinated install and validation of Sysmex and Roche testing platforms leading to expanded test menus
2005 -2008 Manager, Core Lab and Transfusion Services at Landstuhl Germany
Advised commander on morale and welfare, mentoring, career progression and recognition for 300 personnel
Conducted quality control checks on performance evaluations; identified/ recommended candidates for promotions and awards
Coordinated patient movement requirements with 48 treatment facilities across 91 countries and oversaw military blood program
Governed $5.5 Million in equipment and reagent contracts which facilitated the performance of 1.2 Million tests annually
2003-2005 Ancillary Services Manager, Rhein Main AB Germany
Oversaw $700,000 in equipment and reagent contracts which facilitated the performance of 4,200 tests annually
Responsible for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy practices of 3,000 patient population
Executed laboratory training program for independent duty medical technicians and current laboratory personnel
Initiated point of care testing capability which facilitated implementation of Women, Infant and Children program
1999-2003 Advanced Medical Readiness Instructor, Sheppard AFB Texas
Instructed 6,500 Air Force Medical personnel on deployment and contingency operations procedures and equipment
Established first ever Aeromedical Evacuation radio operator course. Trained 5,000 students and acquired $500,000 in equipment establishing real time training scenarios
1995-1999 Medical Technologist, MacDill AFB Florida
System Administrator of Transfusion and Donor services Information System. Validated 600 test cases
Oversaw Point of Care Testing for 10 sites. Implemented Glucose monitors and online tracking
1992-1995 Medical Laboratory Technician Instructor, Sheppard AFB Texas
Instructed 3,500 students on didactic lab procedures in Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, Coagulation and Transfusion medicine practices
1989- 1992 Medical Laboratory Technician, Lackland AFB Texas
Collaborated on two satellite lab expansions. Validated chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis and blood gas analyzers. Expanded ER and ICU STAT capability
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Jan 2014
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Education Wayland Baptist University, 2003
Associate of Applied Science degree, Medical Laboratory Technology Wayland Baptist University, 2003
Associate of Applied Science degree, Medical Laboratory Technology Community College of the Air Force, 2003
Associate of Applied Science degree, Instructor of Technology and Military Science, Community College of the Air Force, 1993
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Manager, Community College of the Air Force
Occupational Instructor, Community College of the Air Force
Medical Laboratory Technician, American Society of Clinical Pathologists License #81001
Medical Laboratory Scientist, American Society of Clinical Pathologists, License #243326
Medical Laboratory Scientist, State of Florida #TN45270
TRAINING
Air Force Medical Laboratory Apprentice Course, Dec 1987-Apr 1988
Air Force Medical Laboratory Technician Phase II, May 1988- Feb 1989
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
3 Meritorious Service Medals
3 Commendation Medals/2 Achievement Medals
2010 Air Mobility Command Lab Technician of the Year Travis AFB, #1 across 11 hospitals and clinics
Technician of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter 2010 Travis AFB
Technician of the Quarter, 4th Quarter 2008 Travis AFB
Best Lab in Air Force Team Award 2008 Travis AFB #1 of 77 Treatment Facilities
Technician of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2008 Landstuhl Germany
Technician of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter 2007 Landstuhl Germany
Technician of the Year 2005 Landstuhl Germany
Technician of the Year 2003, Rhein Main AB Germany
Security Police Augmentee of the Year 2001 Sheppard AFB Texas
Technician of the Year 1996, MacDill AFB Florida
Instructor of the Quarter 3nd Quarter 1992, Sheppard AFB Texas
Technician of the Year 1990, Lackland AFB Texas
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