Patient Care Human Resources
Resume:
Prashant Sareen
Apt # *** Shelton CT 06484
**************@*****.***
Profile
Technically expert in the field of management, process improvement, budgeting, quality systems, team building, standardization, data driven decision making and training with over 22 years of experience in both clinical and research field with master’s in business.
Objective
Seeking a challenging upper management position in Ancillary services / Clinical Laboratory in which I can utilize my education and prior experience while embracing opportunities for long-term personal and professional development.
Experience
St Vincent’s Medical Center – Hartford Healthcare Bridgeport CT July 2021 – Present
Regional Director of Lab Operations (Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, 2 Cancer
Center – Fairfield Region)
Develops policies and procedures which are customer, patient, client and staff centric; plans and implements services which efficiently utilizes resources within budgetary constraints while supporting the commitment to high quality patient care; leads and directs the development and communication of effective growth strategies and processes, manages changes or shifts in organization from current state to future state in a manner that minimizes resistance and maximizes engagement.
Responsible for staff selection, training, direction, performance evaluation, counseling and coaching. Ensures adequate staffing, and all staff competencies are current by means of valid certification or competency reviews. Develops a mechanism in place for effective communication among management and all laboratory personnel. Serves as a role model to staff by continuously demonstrating Hartford HealthCare core values, creating employee ownership for their careers and success, and providing staff with positive and actionable feedback to maximize the utilization and potential of the organization’s human resources.
Collaborates with external workgroups and consults with peers and colleagues to define laboratory standards and translates them into useable applications and/or care patterns; through negotiation with peers and colleagues develops mutually workable solutions in order to ensure consistency and continuity of functional application across the organization and systems. Proactively addresses and provide solutions for physician issues. Collaborates with Pathology and Medical Directors as a dyad partnership to deliver quality laboratory services.
Reviews and evaluate the laboratory’s quality assessment plan, indicators and monitor. Ensures the physical and environmental conditions of the laboratory are adequate and appropriate for the testing performed; and the approved designs of hospital specimen handling in laboratory procedures, and protocols, includes safety regulation (ex. OSHA, etc.), which protect the integrity of the specimen and the laboratory personnel while delivering high quality test results in a timely manner.
Develops a department budget which demonstrates an understanding of the business
financials, seeking ways to control or lower cost while achieving overall quality and service
goals. Establishes operational standards for cost control and works collaborative with Revenue
cycle to ensure accurate billing processes
Engages in H3W by actively and positively participating in work group meetings to improve processes, patient care, quality and satisfaction from identification of the areas for improvement to resolution. Introduce and utilize LEAN strategies to foster respect for people and continuous improvement. Implements solutions that are data-driven and evidence-based.
Increased Engagement score from 53% to 96 % and 100% in some departments.
Brought in savings of over $1.2 million.
Positive operating income of $6 million in FY2023.
Go over contracts with legal, technical and finance team.
Increased staffing level from 60% to 100%.
Mange over 100,000 billable tests with revenue of about $110 million per annum.
UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas TX Jan 2020 – June 2021
Manager Anatomic Pathology
Accountable for the direct management of the multiple laboratory disciplines through supervisors, to provide high quality, accurate and timely test results in a cost-efficient manner.
Responsible for hiring, developing, motivating, counseling, overseeing and training,
including cross-training, and ensuring competency of the AP employees in all shifts at all
facilities.
Accountable for maintaining & enforcing high, fair & consistent standards of performance; prioritizes assignments & makes staffing adjustments in accordance with budgetary guidelines; monitors the section operating and capital budgets; and maintains the productivity goals of the section.
Leads the validation of new AP test methods, process control and analytical proficiency, and supports development of new methods / protocols to improve laboratory efficiency, compliance and accreditation.
Oversees an effective AP Quality Improvement program, in conformance with the Clinical Lab Services & UTSW University Hospitals Quality Programs.
Assists in the development & implementation of department goals & objectives; maintains accreditations including, but not limited with, the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services (CMS), the Joint Commission (JC), & Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Also ensures the laboratory is compliant with OSHA regulations &HIPPA.
Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the test information and laboratory data in the
laboratory Information System(s) (LIS) in coordination with the Information Resources
department.
Prepares and/or participates in the development of the department budget in conjunction
with established goals and objectives. Ensures budgetary goals are met on an annual basis.
Is responsible for promoting effective communication and teamwork with all laboratory and
hospital staff among the UTSW University Hospitals.
Serves as a resource and communication liaison by facilitating timely and accurate dissemination of information to the laboratory staff.
Brought cost of supplies down by $150,000 per annum.
Med Star Washington Hospital Center Washington DC April 2016 – Jan 2020
Manger / Supervisor Anatomic Pathology Lab - Department of Dermatopathology
Responsible for Hiring, training, development, directing and management of staff which includes Histoechnologists, histotecs, Medical office assistant, and quality control staff effectively.
Built brand new Dermatopathology lab from buying the equipment’s, hiring new employees to final CAP and CLIA certification.
Coordinate between Histotechnologists, MOAs and Pathologist to make sure that the pathologist gets slides in timely fashion and consults are returned in time.
Direct the workflow in the Dermatology lab, accessioning and Pathology sections of the program to assure effective integration of the components.
Responsible for maintaining yearly technical competencies for histotechnologists, histotech and MOA’s.
Responsible for employee appraisal, conflict management and harboring a positive attitude in the department.
Train new histotechnologist on grossing, microtomy, cryotomy, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, special stains, skin bleach procedures etc.
Train the staff in Med Connect so that they can enter the grossing details, print labels, order stains and immunos etc. as per the needs of the pathologists.
Train staff on running Thermo and Sakura (VIP5 and VIP6 AI) processor & embedder, Dako special stainer Immuno stainer and coverslipper.
Troubleshoot any equipment or procedural problems.
Make schedules for staff for proficient running of lab and getting things done in timely manner.
Maintain inventory and negotiate prices with Vendors.
Reduced the prices of supplies considerably. Was able to bring in the savings of $ 22000 per month.
Got lab both CAP and CLIA license within 3 months of joining.
Ran the validation for CAP on instruments, also for special stains, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, H&E and special stains both automated and manual.
Started and validated multiplex staining using DAB and Magenta chromogen
Wrote all the SOPs for CAP review.
Responsible for updating the SOPs from time to time.
Responsible for Quality control, staff discipline, performance reviews, yearly evaluation, approving time cards, vacation and ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety and licensing agencies.
Responsible for introduction of new antibodies, special stains and validating them as per changing market needs and pathologist request.
Responsible for integrating new technology in lab for efficient running of lab.
Work closely with pathologists in assay development and validation, and performance of validated assays.
Setting up MOHS lab ground up in the other branch of hospital.
Responsible for the Yearly service contracts, preventative maintenance and repair on all the equipment’s.
Responsible for safety of Lab personnel’s and maintaining the chemical inventory as per the OSHA guidelines.
Responsible for Patient safety event reports.
Responsible for marketing Derm services to private practices and hospitals.
Implemented LEAN process improvement in lab.
Promote the professional and personal development of all staff, acting as a mentor and coach to staff.
Ensure that adequate administrative policies and procedures are in place to facilitate the smooth operation.
Ensure processes are in place so that the department has adequate staffing, supplies, and equipment that is well maintained to successfully meet the mission of providing excellent service to the patients of the hospital, community physicians, and community members of the department and regulatory requirements.
Responsible for capital purchases and service contracts.
Help building new interface between various EMR’s to be able to add more providers.
Sigma Aldrich (BioReliance) Rockville MD September2006 – April 2016
Associate Scientist-3 & Safety / Ergo Leader
Conducting day-to-day operations of the laboratory (processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E, special stains, grossing) for paraffin and also doing Necropsy as per GLP compliance.
Specialize in discovering and doing micro Necropsy on rodents for nasal turbinate’s, gingival fold, soft palette etc.
Part of many publication papers.
Train new staff in various aspects of histology.
Do the quality control on the slides.
Maintaining and purchasing laboratory supplies.
Responsible for Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
Produce Tissue micro array block and slides.
Adheres to laboratory's quality control policies and documents all quality control activities
Responsible for safety of Lab personnel’s and maintaining the chemical inventory as per the OSHA guidelines.
Prepared risk assessment sheets for various chemicals being used, hazards associate with them and various processes they are used in the lab so as to be up to date with current GHS (Global Harmonization Standards)
Help troubleshoot any abnormal results caused due to procedural problems or other abnormalities.
Helped in smoothly upgrading staining and coverslipping procedures from Hacker to Sakura.
Helped in programming VIP5, VIP6, Sakura stainer.
Help setup studies in Provantis and make schedule for lab.
Help reading rodent parasitology slides.
Helped in various process improvements over the years.
Give technical advice to other Histotechs and Pathologists from various pharmaceutical companies.
Proficient in food and body weight data collection for rodents.
Proficient in Gavaging, ear tagging, orbital plexus and other dosing techniques used for rodents.
Represented BioReliance in various international and national conferences.
Help company in promoting their brand image and build brand identity among customers via various seminars at conventions.
Represent Sigma and BioReliance during NSH to be able to give technical advice to customer base based on expertise.
Diagnostic Pathology Services. Clarksburg, MD July2006 - September2006
Histotechnologist
Take care of both research projects and clinical projects
Responsible for embedding, cutting paraffin and frozen section.
Responsible for doing H&E and special staining using Sakura and Ventana stainer and also manually.
Responsible for doing Immunohistochemistry using Dako and Manually.
Responsible for preparing slides from College of American Pathologists (CAP) for pathologist’s accreditation.
Taking orders from researcher’s and answering to their technical questions related to Histology.
Responsible for accessioning and printing labels through Windopath System.
Histoserv Inc., Germantown, MD
Lab Supervisor Feb 2002 – June2006
Directing day-to-day operations of the laboratory staff (processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E, special stains, IHC, and grossing) for paraffin, frozen, plastics MMA
Responsible for Tissue Micro arrays production.
Maintaining and purchasing supplies
Negotiate deals with vendors and got the lowest prices in the industry for lab supplies.
Responsible for Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
Quality control, staff discipline, performance reviews, and ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety and licensing agencies.
Trained new staff in various aspects of histology and raised them to higher level.
Started the concept of Just in Time to improve efficiency in lab, reduce loss of time and improve TAT.
Using the concept of Maximum utilization of resources, doing it right the first time, reducing waste of lab supplies
Played important role in reducing expenditure.
Doubled the output of lab by teaching people new techniques, building reward system and employee appreciation program.
Started team building activities.
Performed histology bench work to assist with the daily work flow to ensure timely completion of work.
Adheres to laboratory's quality control policies and documents all quality control activities
Designed various programs for tissue processing as per the species and differentiated acceptable and unacceptable tissue after processing.
Gave advice to scientists from different research facilities for proper handling of tissue and troubleshooting problems related to tissues.
Organized lab on basis of 5S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain) principal.
Trained people in specialized microtomy of microscopic and embryonic tissue, step section, serial section, RNAse free section.
Responsible for writing and updating S.O.P
Education
Bachelors of Science (Medical), Punjab University India 1997
M.B.A – Marketing & Agro-business management,
Dr Y.S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Solan India 1999
Professional Certification
Histology Technician HT (American Society of Clinical Pathologist) 2009
Leadership Foundation Program- University of Texas Dallas Texas 2020
Optimizing and Improving the systems - Quinnipiac University CT 2024
Computer Skills
Proficient in MS office, Windows10, Google apps, Epic Beaker, Sunquest, Windopath,
Cerner, Co-Path. Med-Connect People soft, Oracle purchasing, Patient safety event portal and Provantis
Good at troubleshooting software as well as hardware problems.
Language
Proficient in English, Hindi, Punjabi both written and spoken.
Professional Presentations
Workshop presentation “Understanding the chemistry to unravel the mystery behind
Each fixative at NSH annual convention 2012
Workshop presentation “Quality control in histopathology lab running under GLP compliance”
At TSH 2013
Invited as a speaker at NSH for the year 2013 based on previous performance and feedback by various pathologists and Histologists.
Professional Workshop taken
Effects of Tissue Fixation on Phosphoprotein IHC
A Safety Audit in the Histology Laboratory
Mohs Training - From Patient to Diagnosis
Developing a Compliance Driven Competency Assessment Program
Handling Hazardous Waste in Histology
Understanding and Embracing the Multigenerational Workforce of Today
Training and Competency: Strategy, Advantages, Approaches
The Role of Labs in Preventing Medical Errors and Providing Quality Medical Care
Ergonomics In Histology
Dermatology: Skin Homeostasis and Disease Biomarkers
How to Bring New Antibodies into Your Clinical IHC Laboratory
From Vertebrae to Calvaria, How to Deal with Rodent Bone
Understanding Laboratory Operational Performance: Measurements, Key Metrics, and Evaluation Tools.
Good to Great leadership series.
Highly Multiplexed IHC in Clinical Tissue Biopsies Using Multiplexed Ion Beam Imaging
IHC/Histology Resources - Forms, Spreadsheets, & Tools for Everyday Use.
He said, she said: A unique view on the Dermpath laboratory from both the Dermatopathologist and the Histotechnologist.
Solving the Puzzle: Orientation Techniques in Gross Dissection.
Fundamental Technique and Theories of In Situ Hybridization with A Comparison To Immunohistochemistry.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Immunohistochemistry to Get Started.
Mohs: Techniques and Fundamentals.
Principles of Validation in Histology.
Preparing a Quality Management Plan for the Histology Laboratory.
How to Bring New Antiboides into Your Clinical IHC Laboratory
Traveling the Information Highway: Accessing Literature to Enhance Knowledge of Veterinary Histotechnology .
Animal Techniques: Rodent Necropsy.
IHC Cross-reactivity of Human Antibodies in Animal Species.
Decalcification Techniques.
Where do we begin? Working Up a New Antibody in Animal Tissue Sections.
Reprocessing: Beyond GIGO (Garbage In, Garbage Out).
Troubleshooting Amyloid Staining
Whole Slide Imaging and Practical Applications of Image Analysis
IHC Controls
Cytoprepatory Techniques
Immuno-staining Cytologic Material: Practical Considerations and Potential Pitfalls
The Right Stain - Troubleshooting Histology Stains
Sectioning Artifacts: Causes and Cures
Ultramicrotomy: Big Word, Tiny World
C.F.A. Culling Memorial Lecture on Health: The Intersection of Human, Animal and Environmental Health
Building a Better Mousetrap: The Past, Present, and Future of Histotechnology
Mohs Techniques for HistoTechs
Spiral Array Is a Nobel High-Throughput Technique Keeping Better Morphology
How to Become a Part of the Small but Amazing: The Wonderful World of microRNAs
The Eyes Have It
The Art and Science of Nucleic Acid Detection
The Business of Pathology
Histotechnology: Skin as Model
Laser Microdissection Techniques and Application
Where Innovation Meets Research Histology
Technique
New Results in Laser Sectioning for General Histology, Tissue Engineering, Medical Device Implants And Industrial Analyses
Histomorphometry of Bone: A Quantitative Description of Bone Histology Using Sub-Micron Resolution Optical Microscopy
Skeletal Analysis with MicroCT: What You Need to Know and Why You Need to Know It
Bone, Biomaterials and Bugs: Resin Microtomy And the Rotary Microtome
Ground Section Microtomy Techniques (Parts I & II): Diamond Materials Combined with Manual and Semi-Automated Grinding Methods to Collect and Polish a Variety of Resin Embedded Specimens
Embryo Histology for Mouse
Sustainable problem solving using LEAN A3 Thinking
Value Stream Mapping for The Histology Lab
From Calvaria To Vertebrae, How to Deal with Rodent Bone
Laboratory Management: Exploring All Sizes of Laboratories
What does CLIA and CAP Want During and After Inspection
Fundamentals of Immunohistochemistry- Applicable to Animals & Clinical Setting
Immunohistochemistry Considerations for Mouse Model
Methods for Processing Routine and Unusual Tissues in Plastic and Paraffin
Handling CJD, TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies) and Prions in the Histology Laboratory
The Wave of the Future: A Technical Exploration of Microwaves
Academic Awards
Won awards continually in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry throughout from high school to bachelors
Awards in Extracurricular activities
Science quizzes, Paper reading contests, Declamation and sports.
Professional Award
Robert Finteck Sakura award for valuable contribution in Histology and best presentation in 2013 at TSH.
Continually won BRITE award for hard work and excellence from 2006 to 2016 at Merck KGA/ Sigma Aldrich.
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