Volunteer Laboratory Inspector

• Feb 2017 - Present

Certified by the College of American Pathologists to inspect any of its licensed laboratories within the US. Has inspected 4 labs since being certified with a team of other inspectors. Responsible for interpreting guidelines and offering suggestions or making citations for deficiencies. Certified by the College of American Pathologists to inspect any of its licensed laboratories within the US. Has inspected 4 labs since being certified with a team of other inspectors. Responsible for interpreting guidelines and offering suggestions or making citations for deficiencies.

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

• Jun 2022 - Present

Laboratory Supervisor

• Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

• Apr 2017 - Aug 2021

Supervisor over the Transfusion Services Department at Las Vegas's only Level 1 Trauma Center. Responsible for the oversight and training of a staff of 15 Clinical Laboratory Scientists that perform analytical blood bank testing and services for a 500+ bed hospital. Maintains all compliance and accreditation related issues and standards through the College of American Pathology, U.S. Food and Drug Association, American Association of Blood Banks, and all other local and federal regulatory… Show more Supervisor over the Transfusion Services Department at Las Vegas's only Level 1 Trauma Center. Responsible for the oversight and training of a staff of 15 Clinical Laboratory Scientists that perform analytical blood bank testing and services for a 500+ bed hospital. Maintains all compliance and accreditation related issues and standards through the College of American Pathology, U.S. Food and Drug Association, American Association of Blood Banks, and all other local and federal regulatory bodies. Prior to moving into the transfusion department, was responsible for shift operation in the main lab including departments: clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation studies, molecular diagnostics, and urinalysis. In addition, also managed the specimen processing area which utilized a hardware consisting of a highly automated process line facilitated by laboratory assistants and multiple software/ middle ware. The installation, validation, and training of this laboratory automation system was organized and performed by me and my 17 laboratory assistants. Show less Supervisor over the Transfusion Services Department at Las Vegas's only Level 1 Trauma Center. Responsible for the oversight and training of a staff of 15 Clinical Laboratory Scientists that perform analytical blood bank testing and services for a 500+ bed hospital. Maintains all compliance and accreditation related issues and standards through the College of American Pathology, U.S. Food and Drug Association, American Association of Blood Banks, and all other local and federal regulatory… Show more Supervisor over the Transfusion Services Department at Las Vegas's only Level 1 Trauma Center. Responsible for the oversight and training of a staff of 15 Clinical Laboratory Scientists that perform analytical blood bank testing and services for a 500+ bed hospital. Maintains all compliance and accreditation related issues and standards through the College of American Pathology, U.S. Food and Drug Association, American Association of Blood Banks, and all other local and federal regulatory bodies. Prior to moving into the transfusion department, was responsible for shift operation in the main lab including departments: clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation studies, molecular diagnostics, and urinalysis. In addition, also managed the specimen processing area which utilized a hardware consisting of a highly automated process line facilitated by laboratory assistants and multiple software/ middle ware. The installation, validation, and training of this laboratory automation system was organized and performed by me and my 17 laboratory assistants. Show less

Laboratory Manager

• Jun 2015 - Apr 2017

Responsible for the quality and oversight of laboratory operations for a 290 bed hospital accredited by the College of American Pathology. Clinical departments included Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Coagulation, and Urinalysis. All equipment, testing, and personnel were held to appropriate compliance standards according to all local, state, and federal requirements. Responsible for the quality and oversight of laboratory operations for a 290 bed hospital accredited by the College of American Pathology. Clinical departments included Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Coagulation, and Urinalysis. All equipment, testing, and personnel were held to appropriate compliance standards according to all local, state, and federal requirements.

Lead Technologist

• Aug 2013 - May 2015

Responsible for the operation of the hematology, coagulation, serology, and special chemistry departments on the graveyard shift of a high volume reference lab. Worked with a team of 8 employees to complete well over 5,000 samples consistently within an 8 hour shift. Reviewed all work and assisted with difficult judgement calls. Also responsible for proficiency testing and competency training for staff. Responsible for the operation of the hematology, coagulation, serology, and special chemistry departments on the graveyard shift of a high volume reference lab. Worked with a team of 8 employees to complete well over 5,000 samples consistently within an 8 hour shift. Reviewed all work and assisted with difficult judgement calls. Also responsible for proficiency testing and competency training for staff.

Medical Technologist

• 2011 - Jul 2013

Demonstrate responsibility and accountability in the performance of accurate and timely laboratory testing. Equipment was operated correctly and periodic maintenance was performed according to schedule. I troubleshooted and resolved basic instrument malfunctions along with assuring that QC results are within acceptable guidelines and parameters. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability in the performance of accurate and timely laboratory testing. Equipment was operated correctly and periodic maintenance was performed according to schedule. I troubleshooted and resolved basic instrument malfunctions along with assuring that QC results are within acceptable guidelines and parameters.

Medical Technologist Generalist

• Nov 2009 - May 2011

Became competent in all five areas of the clinical laboratory including chemistry, serology, blood bank, microbiology, and hematology. I was able to trouble shoot and utilize analyzers accordingly. Provided accurate results in assistance to patient diagnosis and treatment Became competent in all five areas of the clinical laboratory including chemistry, serology, blood bank, microbiology, and hematology. I was able to trouble shoot and utilize analyzers accordingly. Provided accurate results in assistance to patient diagnosis and treatment

Formal Education

• Aug 2005 - Jun 2009

Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology