DERRICK J. JACKSON
Tucson, AZ 85757
CAREER Twelve years of medical laboratory experience, seven of which were in supervisor position.
SUMMARY: Experience in managing a laboratory information system along with personnel/processes for hematology, urinalysis, and coagulation studies. Expert in performing complex specimen processing. Areas of expertise include troubleshooting laboratory equipment, problem resolution, quality control, and record maintenance.
WORK USA, Firebase Ripley AB – April 2011 to December 2011 Tarin Kowt, Uruzgan, Afghanistan
HISTORY: Medical Lab Supervisor, Blood Banking/Laboratory Services
Oversaw admission and stabilization of 1,400+ wartime casualties, including patient IVs, and intubation. Directed efforts of nine members in lab testing. Managed blood bank to include tracking/receiving of blood products. Organized three blood drives; three lives saved as a result. Processed radiographs and conducted fluoroscopic exams. Obtained all necessary equipment to build stand alone lab.
USAF, Davis-Monthan AFB – August 2005 to February 2012 Tucson, Arizona
Medical Lab Technician, Shipping Department
Managed personnel/processes for hematology, urinalysis, and coagulation studies. Monitored and maintained laboratory information system (LIS), and trained personnel on software. Performed medical laboratory diagnostic testing on specimens. Collected specimen, prepared specimen, analyzed specimen samples, and reported results. Submitted specimen for testing at reference laboratories including shipping, receiving, and tracking responsibilities. Greeted and assisted patients. Assisted laboratory supervisor in maintaining quality control in laboratory.
• Received Airman of the Quarter Award (April-June 2010)
• Received Airman of the Quarter Award (July-September 2007)
• Received Airman of the Quarter Award (April-June, 2007)
• Received Airman of the Month Award (February 2007)
• Promoted to staff sergeant; completed leadership training school
USAF, Offutt AFB – May 2001 to August 2005 Omaha, Nebraska
Medical Lab Technician, Hematology/Specimen Sections
Performed medical laboratory diagnostic testing on specimens. Worked in Hematology/Blood Bank for one year. Worked in Specimen Collection for nearly two years. Collected, prepared, and analyzed specimen samples; reported results. Greeted and assisted patients.
• Won 7 Best Training Instructor certificates for training students
• Was placed in charge of Specimen Collection section for 18 months
EDUCATION: TRIDENT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY – Present 16 Credits Earned
Working on Masters in Healthcare Management
TRIDENT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY – 2009 Bachelors Health Science
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AIR FORCE – 2008 Associates Applied Science
MILITARY HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER TRAINING – 2010 Certificate of Completion
TRAINING: SUPVERVISOR SAFETY TRAINING – 2008 Certificate of Completion
AIRMEN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL TRAINING – 2007 Certificate of Completion
FRONT LINE SUPERVISOR TRAINING – 2007 Certificate of Completion
CONTINUING TRAINING FOR SUPERVISORS – 2007 Certificate of Completion
PROF. SUPERVISOR ENHANCEMENT SEMINAR – 2006 Certificate of Completion
TECHNICAL SCHOOL TRAINING - 2000 Certificate of Completion
USAF BASIC TRAINING – 2000 Certificate of Completion