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• Experience operating and leading full spectrum clinical laboratories
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize resource utilization
• Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Committed to providing outstanding customer service
• Proven capacity to accomplish duties within a high stress environment
• Exceptional team building, leadership, training, and motivational skills
A strong leader with a high level of dedication and service to the medical community through a unique blend of personal, technical, and business background application, offering a diverse perspective on how to move the next generation of healthcare forward.
Military Experiences
Dec 2006 - Jul 2007
Squad Leader
Supervised a team of laboratory technicians and support personnel in the management, collection, processing, receipt, storage and distribution of various blood components throughout the northwestern region. Directly responsible for motivating, leading and guiding the team with focus on team cohesion and proficiency. Evaluated individual competency and executed development programs focused on maximizing the operational potential of the unit. Deployed a team to Colorado and was responsible for managing the collection, storage, shipment, and tracking of 3,300+ units, setting a new DoD record.
Aug 2003 - Aug 2006
Medical NCOIC
Responsible for leading personnel in the collection, performance, and interpretation of moderately complex laboratory testing for a patient population of more than 50,000 people. Instructed patients, students, and clinical staff in proper collection and preservation of various specimens and was responsible for managing workload resources. Assessed laboratory data for accuracy, timeliness, and identified performance shifts/trends to incorporate into continuous performance improvement initiatives. Maintained an operational maintenance budget of $120K+ through just in time supply management.
Mar 2001 - Aug 2003
Medical Laboratory Specialist
Responsible for the training, coordination, and performance of daily ward round lab collection throughout the hospital. Provided client services to more than 300,000 patients by coordinating the collection, accessioning, receipt, and initial processing of specimens for laboratory analysis. Provided rapid and accurate testing within the Chemistry section to include: therapeutic drug monitoring, thyroid testing, common tumor markers, metabolic analytes, urine analytes, drugs of abuse screen, serum proteins, blood gases, infertility, and pregnancy testing.
Nov 2002 - Jun 2003
Medical Laboratory Specialist
PROFIS selected to provide laboratory support responsible for collecting, processing, and interpreting 7,800+ clinical laboratory tests in support of OEF2. Designed and implemented a quality assurance program and information system to track coalition and local national patient laboratory result data. Coordinated and performed daily blood collection throughout 28-bed hospital. Tested and developed Army’s first microbiological augmentation set for field use and established a system for the worldwide tracking and shipment of reference testing.
Deployments
(8 months)Nov 2002 - Jun 2003
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Served as a member of a medical task force that deployed a comprehensive medical support capability to Afghanistan in support of US and Coalition operations. This effort required the implementation of new procedures that continue to support deployed forces today. Tested and developed the Army’s first microbiological augmentation set for field use.
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Professional Development Schools
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