Resume for Paul Conyette,

PhD – (Clinical Sciences Candidate), MLT, BSc, RT

Medical Lab Scientist, Certified Internal ISO 17025 Laboratory Auditor Email: ad4pic@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: 1-204-***-****

Summary:

• Completing certification and accreditation to satisfy ISO 17025/2017 and ISO 9001- 2015 have been the highlight of my career. Completing ISO 15189 and 13485 certification has also been exciting.

• Completed updated training for certification in Immunohematology and common procedures in molecular biology such as molecular cloning, polymerase chain reaction, gel electrophoresis, macromolecule blotting and probing, Gas liquid Chromatography.

• ISO 13485 and MDSAP certified training.

• Since 2010 and presently working independently as Laboratory Director for a small ISO Accredited Public Health Lab which services 300,000 persons.

• Recently completed upgrading in Blood Bank Courses from CSMLS.

• Lab University: Introduction to the ABO Blood Group System and Antibody Detection and Identification. P.A.C.E. Credits. Also due to complete a CSMLS refresher course in Transfusion Medicine April 2024.

• Eligible for US - AMT and ASCP certification exam.

• Presently Documenting and recording to support the implementation of a full management system and quality assurance program.

• Conducting Internal audits and conducting validation of new reagents.

• Managing and reviewed all records. Laboratory Scientist trained in analytical techniques to support testing and currently managing and performing tests in a Public Health Lab (Microbiology mostly and some chemistry/hematology)

• Experience with more than 20 years of independent and teamwork expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology.

• Managing and working in all three areas of the lab.

• Maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.

• Detail-oriented and well-versed in performing tests such as microbiology, urinalysis, blood gasses and blood smears,clinical chemistry and hematology.

• Highly organized and diligent with systematic approach to handling specimens and conducting assessments as a mobile medical examiner.

• Ready to bring years of related experience to a challenging new role. Current experience in the following:

• General med lab scientist conducting chemistry, hematology and microbiology in a Public Health lab. Conducting Test methods and any supporting operational procedures while developing and expanding the lab's capabilities. Completing Quality Assurance and quality control, maintaining and analyzing quality control charts. As well, I am in the process of adding more tests to expand the lab’s scope and capabilities for more Government contracts. Spent many years (20) offering lab services to various communities to satisfy Government agencies.

• Method validation, researching and planning for expanded scope of testing.

• Documenting and recording to support the implementation of a full management system and quality assurance program.

• Completing Internal audit records and Corrective action reports

• Conducting Management review of records during meetings and managing accounts, holding meetings with Government officials, bankers and insurance companies.

Skills

• Aseptic procedures and laboratory decontamination protocols

• Lab equipment operations and maintenance including most manual test methods. (equipment Matrix and maintenance monitoring)

• Database Management (weekly reports on spread sheets)

• Regulatory Compliance (preparing SOPs and Quality assurance manuals etc)

• Organization (Lab flow, Scope of tests development, preparation and updating of job descriptions and managing up to 16 staff)

• Communications with Public Health officials, Provincial health organization, Health Canada, Government Agencies and Law Firms.

• Business Operations (Administration and planning)

• Relationship Development (customer complaints)

• Operational Improvement

• MS Office Suite and electronic medical records

• Customer Service both in acute care and ambulatory.

• Project Organization (Gant charts, Measurable Objectives and KPIs)

• Budget maintenance and supplies ordering

• Problem Resolution

• (control charts, corrective actions)

• First Aid/CPR

• Online teaching to foreign trained Med Techs for a CSMLS Bridging program.

• Waste Management;

• Internal audits of the Laboratory Information System and review processes which include analytical work, information input, results reporting, Public System alerts, Quality Control, client concerns and staff concerns.

• Advanced fluency in French Full fluency in English and intermediate fluency in Spanish.

• EMR platforms familiar with include IDAPP and CERNA Millenium. Work History

2007 – Current – Cantech Bio Laboratory:

• Periodic Management reviews and internal audits, Analysis and control of suppliers, conduct frequent consumer feedback surveys, formulating corrective action procedures, risk management and assessment to avoid unusual events, planning and formulating productivity enhancements.

• Medical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist for Canadian Biologics Inc/Cantech Bio Lab, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. POCT testing, microbiology, hematology, chemistry, manual methods and small benchtop analyzers such as INDIKO chemistry analyzer and Beckman Coulter, Able to work independently and with a team, managing the lab and accounting for inventory control and purchasing. Data Collection and Management; Data Analysis and Interpretation; Communication Surveillance Results to Public Health and Manitoba Health. Managing disinfection of the laboratory at end of day; Oversee Waste Management; Internal audits of the Laboratory Information System and review processes which include analytical work, information input, results reporting, Public System alerts, Quality Control, supply orders, client concerns and staff concerns.

• Currently engaged in acquiring Stem Cell Allografts into Canada from Bio Lab Sciences of Scottsdale, AZ

• Identifying microorganisms present in water and urine samples and cultivated strains to support clinical diagnostics.

• Maintaining strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.

• Analyzing bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detecting anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.

• Discussing disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.

• Analyzing experimental and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.

• Collecting blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques both in a lab and as a mobile insurance medical examiner

• Setting up maintaining and verifying sterility of lab equipment and tools.

• Increasing customer satisfaction by resolving insurance issues and customer complaints.

• Working with customers to understand needs and provide improved service which lead to increase laboratory contracts.

• Maintaining excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

• Managing quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys. Preparing SOPs to meet proficiency testing requirements for accreditation.

Education:

Degrees, Diplomas, Certifications and Training workshops Bachelor of Science: Biological Sciences/Osteopathy and Molecular Biology - University of Manitoba,Canada and National University of Medical Sciences, USA Associate of Science: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Red River College – Winnipeg, MB, Canada in combination with one year residency at Brandon Regional hospital – Westman Lab, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. National Certification through CSMLS, Canadian National Licensing exams for Histopathology, Chemistry, Hematology, immunohematology (blood Bank) and Microbiology.

Received training on the following instruments/software: Molecular biology instruments such as GC-MS, Mass Hunter Software and IDAPP software. Certification in Blood Bank March 2024 – Modern Blood Banking & Transfusion Practices by Denise M. Harmening.

AMT Certification – August 2024

PhD (Candidate) clinical Sciences – December 2024. Certification: Health Equity and Cultural Humility Certification: Conflict Resolution

Certification: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Certification: ISO 17025 - 2017 and 9001 - 2015 Internal Auditor. ISO 13485 and GMP. Accomplishments:

• Accomplished Certification as an Internal Auditor after gaining ISO Accreditation for a public Health Laboratory. Used Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks software to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

• Documented and resolved Standards of Operations and Procedures which led to my lab acquiring a site license from the Government to offer laboratory tests as a private accredited reference Public Health Laboratory. Additional Information

• American Society of Lab Professionals

• Certified in diagnosing bone pathology through examinations of radiographs . Professional Memberships

• National Certification with CSMLS registration #0028028, Canada

• American Association of Tissue Banks

• CMLTM registration # 00560 College of Medical Lab Technologists of Manitoba

• BCSLS # 4845T MLT BC society of Laboratory Scientists

• ASCLS American society of clinical laboratory scientists Software Microsoft and Quickbooks and Laboratory information system – ldap/sso cloud software.

Certifications: Internal Auditing Certificate and National Certification in Canada through Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists, CSMLS in Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Microbiology and Histopathology with a one year hospital residency in all areas of the laboratory. First Aid/CPR Certified Recent CME Courses completed:

• Quality Control

• Blood Bank and transfusion medicine

• Management

• Regulatory Pathways and Considerations for Medical Products Derived from Birth Tissue (Group) course from AATB

Interests

Genetics and quality control, Gardening, hiking, swimming References and letter of Good standing from the College of Medical Laboratory Scientists for British Columbia and Manitoba, as well as The Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Scientists and work references are all available upon request.

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