Medical Laboratory Technical Supervisor

Nelson J. Harris, MBA, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM

**-**** ******** ********** **********, educator and manager. 8416 Papago Street **********@*****.***

Tolleson, Arizona 85353 623-***-****

ASCP - certified Medical Laboratory Scientist; MLS(ASCP)CM # 239371 Education

Master of Business Administration, Webster University St. Louis, Missouri Dec 2005 Master of Arts in Human Resources Management, Webster University St. Louis, Missouri Oct 2003 Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, Regents College, University of the State of New York July 2000 Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology, Community College of the Air Force Aug 1999 Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Grand Canyon University, I n Progress Employment History

Blood Bank Lead/ Laboratory Educator, Abrazo Central Campus June 2017-Present

● Upon assuming leadership, immediately and aggressively restructured blood bank section adhering to current CAP/AABB standards, i.e. Massive Transfusion/Code White, Transfusion Reaction and surgical hold protocols

● Introduced automated immunohematology to Abrazo Central: instituted and validated Ortho Vision analyzer drastically improving TATs and personnel utilization

● Instituted a structured inspection-prep plan, achieving success in our 2017-2018 CAP inspection

● Supervised the hiring, training, and evaluation of 10-12 technicians

● Rewrote/edited all standard operating procedures for CAP compliance

● Performed CAP survey reviews and unsatisfactory result investigations Technical Supervisor, Health Diagnostic Laboratories, LSA, Sonora Quest Laboratories July 2015- June 2017

● Achieved “no deficiencies” 2014-2016 CAP inspection

● Supervised technical aspects of Chemistry, Immunoassay, and Urinalysis sections

● Wrote and edited standard operating procedures

● Hired, trained and performed evaluations on all night shift personnel

● Performed CAP survey investigations in Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Immunoassay sections

Chemistry Technical Supervisor, Phoenix Indian Medical Center September 2014- July 2015

● Maintains all quality aspects of chemistry, urinalysis, and special chemistry sections

● Headed up major laboratory renovations for all sections

● Wrote policies and procedures according to CAP guidelines

● Lead CAP inspection preparations; served on CAP team inspecting Flagtaff Medical Center Chemistry Technical Supervisor, LabCorp, Phoenix, Arizona February 2012-February 2014

● Hired as Night Senior Technologist, promoted to Chemistry Supervisor in 3 months from start date

● Key personnel in achieving ISO 15189 certification for laboratory quality

● Well versed in CAP regulation and inspection preparation, CLIA, CDC, OSHA and FDA regulation

● Performed all QA tasks and performs all supervisory functions for 30 technical employees overseeing the performance of 6000+ chemical analyses nightly Medical Laboratory Program Director, Carrington College Phoenix, Arizona M ay 2007-October 2011

● Coordinated all decisions relating to the operation of the Medical Laboratory Technology program

● Handpicked a faculty of 10 professors and managed all scheduling, administrative and curriculum development functions associated with them

● Reorganized and restructured program curriculum and individual lesson plans resulting in a marked improvement in the quality and reputation of the program Nelson J. Harris, MBA, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM

18-year clinical laboratory generalist, educator and manager. 8416 Papago Street **********@*****.***

Tolleson, Arizona 85353 623-***-****

● Placed graduating students into externship programs at area clinical affiliates for a 325-hour rotation

● Ensured compliance with the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools Medical Laboratory Technician, Arrowhead Hospital Glendale, Arizona January 2003-May 2004

● P erformed and reported all diagnostic analysis in Hematology, BB, UA, Coagulation, Chemistry and Immunology including maintenance and QC on all laboratory analyzers Medical Laboratory Technician, United States Air Force M ay 1994-May 2003

● Performed and reported all diagnostic analysis in Hematology, BB, UA, Coagulation, Chemistry and Immunology including maintenance and QC on all laboratory analyzers

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