Blood Bank Technologist II
Resume:
NEIL KAUFMAN
BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST II
Cranston, Rhode Island, United States
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WORK EXPERIENCE
February 2016-February 2016
TRAVELING BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST II
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
(Temp)
November 2013-February 2014
BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST II
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
January 2013-August 2013
BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST II
BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM
San Antonio, Texas, United States
San Antonio, TX - January 2013 to August 2013
REFERENCE LAB SETTING WITHIN HOSPITAL SYSTEM SERVING 5 SATELLITE HOSPITALS. USE OF PROVUE AUTOMATION AND MANUAL GEL ABO, Ab ID, DAT, 2008-2010
BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST II
Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
July 1992-March 2008
BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST II
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Publications
1991-1992
BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST II
Boston City Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1988-1991
BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST
Beth Israel Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1982-1988
BLOOD BANK TECHNOLOGIST
Boston City Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Solid organizational skills to record accurate observations in the performance of all testing, and oversee all aspects of blood component prep, storage, and delivery. Skilled in supporting transfusion therapy, and investigating adverse reactions.
● Utilized a flexible approach to productively communicate with healthcare staff successfully. Established a positive dialogue with physicians to facilitate optimal treatment goals consistent with current AABB standards.
● Leveraged diverse experiences to effectively apply knowledge gained in a variety of clinical settings to facilitate positive outcomes. Exhibited good judgment to make appropriate and timely decisions within the scope of standard operating procedures and universal precautions guidelines.
● Solved complex antibody problems through insightful data analysis and interpretation of results generated by manual and mechanized media. Honed ability to triage at multiple trauma centers, and addressed budget constraints by minimizing cost through effective use of blood components.
● Handled administrative and managerial functions including data preparation for archival, hiring, training, and scheduling staff, creating reports and protocols, and preparing and labeling quality control material.
● Maintained appropriate inventory levels and laboratory equipment to ensure consistent high quality functioning of departmental processes and testing. Tapped into experience and knowledge to identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions. EDUCATION
1985-1986
Post Grad Coursework
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
CELL BIOLOGY/ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
HARVARD UNIVERSITY - Boston, MA
1985 to 1986
POST GRADUATE COURSEWORK in BIOLOGY, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY and HOSPITAL LAW & ETHICS
• CELL BIOLOGY
1983-1984
BACHELOR OF ARTS
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - Boston, MA
1983 to 1984
BACHELOR OF ARTS
1973-1977
Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
Kingston, Rhode Island, United States
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND - Kingston, RI 1977
MT. BB. (ASCP) 1986
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST- IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY: STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
August 2010 to January 2014
LIS SKILLS:
CERNER, SUNQUEST, MEDITECH, HORIZON, MCKESSON AND WYNDGATE
• Biological Sciences/Life Sciences
• Plant Physiology
• Agricultural Education
SKILLS
Blood Bank Automation Hospital Systems Antibodies Data Analysis Healthcare Laboratory Equipment Organizational Skills Process Improvement Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Testing Anatomy Biology Cell Biology Microscopy Physiology Arts Cerner Clinical Laboratory Immunohematology MEDITECH Hospital Performance Testing Time Management Problem Solving Skills Administrative Skills Reporting Skills Schedule Development Inventory Levels Inventory Management Process Quality Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Technical Writing
CERTIFICATIONS
MT BB (ASCP)
License BB001144
RI CLS IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY
License IMH00005
HONORS & AWARDS
Publications
AABB Abstract 2007 Unusual Manifestation of Fetal/Maternal ABO Incompatibility AABB Abstract 2007 Hemolytic Anti-A in Pregnancy & the Role of the BBTS LANGUAGES
English - Intermediate
EXTRACURRICULARS
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Garden Club
WORK AUTHORIZATION
I am authorized to work in the following countries:
• United States
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