Laboratory Manager - Chemistry
CurrentMaintained positive client relations to ensure quality and compliance with regulatory requirementsAdministered maintenance, quality control, quality assurance and proficiency testing programsDeveloped short & long-range goals for all assigned divisions. Created plan to reach agreed upon goalsConducted adequate orientation & training for subordinate staff with regulatory documentationMonitored key performance improvement areas of the LaboratoryParticipated in the budgeting process for the Laboratory as appropriatePrepared, approved, updated and maintained Chemistry policy and procedure manuals Established performance standards, completes performance review evaluations of all team membersInitiated coaching and/or approves department disciplinary actions for staff when appropriateReviewed & investigated any complaints concerning the Laboratory Utilized staff appropriately via technology and procedures to efficiently accomplish organizational goalsPurchased supplies and equipment to minimize waste and prevent shortagesFacilitated the development and implementation of new tests and/or methodologiesEnsured operations complied with the requirements of all regulatory and certifying agenciesACCOMPLISHMENTSManaged change of transition from dry to wet chemistry. This included preparation, Vision and Plan, Implementation, current company culture and practice, and key performance indicatorsCreated workflows that reduced turnaround time from 90 to 60 minutes.Led team in successful transition of Laboratory LIS from Sunquest to Epic BeakerLed team in successful transition of Chemistry platform from Ortho Vitros to Beckman AU, Diasorin and DXI
