April Orlowski

Blood Bank/ Hematology Supervisor at Day Kimball Hospital
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Putnam, Connecticut, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • Blood Bank/ Hematology Supervisor
      • Nov 2013 - Present
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Point-of-Care Coordinator/Section Supervisor/Quality Supervisor
      • Nov 2009 - Present

      Supervise POC testing performed throughout the hospital and at 3 off-site facilities, ensuring operator competency for 75 staff throughout the system. I also supervise the Urinalysis and Serology Departments, and manage Quality Assurance for the lab, chairing monthly Quality meetings with the Lab Director, Pathologist and other Lab Supervisors. I participate in the CAP Peer-review inspection team of other hospital laboratories. I have also overseen MLT student training and act as the back-up Blood Bank Supervisor when needed. Show less

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Quality Control Supervisor
      • Mar 2009 - Nov 2009

      Supervised bacterial testing and manufacturing of all apheresis and pooled platelet products. I reviewed and compiled quality control data for all manufactured products in the CT ARC facility. I managed staff schedules, training, and corrective actions for the department. Supervised bacterial testing and manufacturing of all apheresis and pooled platelet products. I reviewed and compiled quality control data for all manufactured products in the CT ARC facility. I managed staff schedules, training, and corrective actions for the department.

    • Quality Assurance Associate
      • Jul 2004 - Dec 2006

      Performed quality audits of all aspects of the organization; participated in inspections, helped manage problems, corrective actions, and effectiveness checks; approved Change Controls, equipment validations, and procedures; reviewed Donor Status Changes and Injury Reports.

    • Reference Lab Technologist
      • Jul 2000 - Jul 2004

      Performed complex patient/donor antibody and antigen testing; rotated 24/7 on-call coverage; managed lab antisera inventory; performed temporary supervisor duties when needed.

Education

  • Moses Cone Memorial Hospital
    Certificate, Medical Technology
    1997 - 1998
  • North Carolina State University
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Zoology/Animal Biology
    1993 - 1997
  • AACC Certificate, 2013 Clinical Laboratory Leadership and Management
    2013 -

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