Medical Laboratory Scientist

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August 03, 2022

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OVERVIEW

Over ** years experience working in various laboratory settings, including physician office laboratories, hospital laboratories (Johns Hopkins Hospital, West Virginia University Hospital – a Level 1 Trauma Center), a laboratory accrediting organization (COLA, Inc.) and the American Red Cross

Over 20 years Quality Assessment and managerial experience

Over 15 years regulatory experience, ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations, COLA criteria and CAP checklists

Bench experience in Transfusion Services, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Coagulation and Urinalysis

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Quality and Regulatory Qualifications

Create and implement an effective Quality Management Plan, revising as needed

Review QC, Preventive and Corrective Action, incident, maintenance, instrument and testing records to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards

Familiar with ISO 9001 standards, CLIA regulations, COLA criteria, CAP checklists and lab-specific FDA requirements

Management and Leadership Skills

Manage and oversee all aspects of laboratory operations: technical performance, Proficiency Testing, Quality Management, staffing issues, inventory control and administrative overview

Manage, schedule and supervise staff, students, residents and other laboratory visitors

Provided technical assistance and quality customer service to 21 hospital blood banks in a three state area

Communication and Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); experience with various LIS including Safe Trace, Epic, LabDAQ, SchuyLab and Sunquest

Interact extensively with patients, physicians and other health care workers, vendors and service personnel – in person, on the phone and via text, email and virtual meetings

Provide technical information to healthcare professionals in a clear, accurate and educational manner through online courses, webinars, conferences, newsletters and magazine columns

Problem Solving and Problem Management Qualifications

Evaluate unusual circumstances and develop effective courses of action to address problems

Analyze and resolve emergency situations, as well as staff, shipping and transportation issues

Effectively manage specimens from patients with varied disease states and illnesses while prioritizing STAT, patient waiting and routine samples

Educational Skills

Design, analyze, develop and implement online courses, webinars, conferences, newsletters and magazine columns to provide technical information in a clear, accurate and educational manner

Train staff on new procedures and policies, according to principles of adult education

Instruct Medical Technology students and Pathology Residents during clinical rotations in the disciplines of Immunohematology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis and Immunology

Time Management Skills

Consistently meet project and report deadlines

Worked in a fast-paced hospital setting, handling multiple tasks simultaneously

Actively participate in a professional society and perform volunteer services while employed full-time

Completed full-time undergraduate course load, including a 12 month clinical rotation, while working part-time

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science member since 1991

AABB (formerly American Association of Blood Banks) member since 2011

CREDENTIALS

American Society for Clinical Pathology – BOC MT (ASCP) MT-186429 Aug 1991

National Credentialing Agency (obsolete) CLS(NCA) CLS233883421 Aug 1991

EMPLOYMENT

WVU Medicine East – Jefferson Medical Center Supervisor – Blood Bank Aug 2021 – present

Oversee and manage all aspects of the Blood Bank: technical performance (solid-phase testing), review of patient testing, QA / QC, PT, maintenance, inventory control, regulatory adherence and administrative duties

Perform testing in all areas of the clinical laboratory: Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, set-up Microbiology cultures and prepare specimens for send-out to reference laboratories

Henry M Jackson Foundation Technical Supervisor – Molecular Section Jan 2021 – May 2021

Oversee all clinical procedures including final review and release of test results

Maintain adherence to CAP, CLIA, FDA and other regulatory requirements including Proficiency Testing, Quality Assurance and maintenance protocols

Evaluate and resolve unexpected and complex problems

Sentara Healthcare System Senior Tech – Transfusion Services Sep 2017 – Aug 2020

Oversee and manage all aspects of the Blood Bank: technical performance (tube and solid-phase testing), review of patient testing, QA / QC, PT, maintenance, inventory control, regulatory adherence and administrative duties

Participate in Senior Tech and Pathology meetings

Ensure all staff are aware of changes and updates to SOPs, company policies and system protocols

Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders – Regional Cancer Care Associates

Clinical Laboratory Manager May 2015 – Jun 2017

Manage all aspects of the clinical laboratory: technical performance (waived and non-waived testing), Quality Improvement (QC, QA, PT, PM, etc.), maintain adequate supplies, regulatory adherence and administrative duties

Review and update / rewrite policies and procedures to adhere to CAP checklists and CLIA regulations

Work with Laboratory and Medical Directors and practice administrators to implement new testing and instrumentation

George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates – Adventist Medical Group

Clinical Laboratory Manager Jul 2013 – Jan 2015

Research and evaluate laboratory instruments to present proposal for replacement of instrumentation

Perform and manage all aspects of the clinical laboratory: technical performance (testing, QC, QA, PT, PM, etc.), regulatory adherence and administrative duties (purchasing, patient billing, etc.)

Ensure waived testing performed in all AMG physician offices followed CLIA and state regulations

COLA, Inc. Education Division Medical Technologist (Technical Writer) Aug 2009 – Jun 2013

Participate in the analysis, design, development, implementation and marketing of online course offerings, webinars, conferences, newsletters and magazine columns

Conduct internal audits based on ISO 9001 standards

Johns Hopkins Hospital Immunology Specialist (Education Coordinator / QC Coordinator) Jun 2005 – Aug 2009

Develop, coordinate and maintain: Pathology Resident program, employee continuing education sessions and records, Allied Health Professionals’ and other visitors’ rotations

Perform and interpret specialized and routine tests and assays; Provide technical assistance to coworkers when unusual problems arise; Perform assays, maintenance and QA / QC procedures in the Cytokine Research Laboratory

Ensure Immunology and Cytokine Laboratories follow CAP checklist guidelines; Ensure completion and documentation of scheduled Preventive Maintenance, QC and PT; Act as liaison to inspectors during laboratory inspections

American Red Cross Blood Services Technical Supervisor / Site Supervisor Sep 2000 – May 2005

Effectively manage staff, daily operations, unusual situations and unexpected problems at the Morgantown Center

Develop and maintain quality working relationships with hospital customers by providing excellent customer service and timely responses to questions, concerns and complaints

Ensure FDA, Red Cross and blood banking rules and regulations are followed and that all actions are documented

West Virginia University Hospital Medical Technologist – Blood Bank and Hematology May 1991 – Sep 2000

While adhering to CAP, AABB and TJC regulations, manage multiple patients of various backgrounds including: Bone Marrow Transplant, neonatal intensive care, pediatric and adult cardiology and oncology, as well as surgical, multiple antibody, trauma, outreach and preventive medicine patients

Perform manual cell counts on various body fluids and manual differentials on normal and abnormal blood samples; Perform manual testing techniques; Operate and maintain various instruments including multifunction analyzers, automated cell washers, centrifuges and microscopes

Manage staff, situations and problems on off-shifts; Instruct senior Medical Technology students during clinical rotations in the disciplines of Immunohematology, Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis

EDUCATION

Michigan State University Graduate Certificate: Immunodiagnostics and Flow Cytometry Jun 2008

West Virginia University Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology May 1991

Graduated Cum Laude; Received several awards, including Excellence in Blood Banking

Minored in Business; Completed additional courses in Education and Engineering

Continuing Education Consistently complete courses, webinars and/or conferences to earn CE credits and stay abreast of new technology and advances in Laboratory Medicine

REFERENCES

Sondra Russell, MT (ASCP)

Clinical Specialist – Transfusion Services, Sentara Healthcare

600 Gresham Drive

Norfolk VA 23507

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919-***-****

Sharon Schneider, MT (ASCP)

Sr Tech – Hematology, Sentara CarePlex Hospital

3000 Coliseum Drive

Hampton VA 23666

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