Directed operations of 30+ staff in all aspects of database management and standardization projects for multiple laboratory systems (clinical, AP, Micro and Specimen Processing). Also managed projects for HL7 Health Care standards, such as LOINC.Recent Accomplishments• Process owner for department improvement initiative, utilizing Six Sigma tools, Lean principles, and Value Stream Mapping activities to streamline processes. Sponsored process improvement sessions with peer groups… Show more Directed operations of 30+ staff in all aspects of database management and standardization projects for multiple laboratory systems (clinical, AP, Micro and Specimen Processing). Also managed projects for HL7 Health Care standards, such as LOINC.Recent Accomplishments• Process owner for department improvement initiative, utilizing Six Sigma tools, Lean principles, and Value Stream Mapping activities to streamline processes. Sponsored process improvement sessions with peer groups utilizing joint Kaizen events, resulting in improved collaborative procedures and communication. • Implemented Project Management tool (Clarity) to track projects, measure staff productivity and use as a document control management system. Metrics produced from the system were used to control productivity and level of effort estimates for projects.• During a companywide initiative to standardize laboratory systems, led key projects related to standard database conversions, mentoring staff project managers during the project life cycle. Database projects were always completed on schedule and with minimal issues.• Directed staff involved in industry standard data mapping projects for LOINC, including developing a validation process and standard operating procedures for maintenance of test data maps. Supported similar projects for SNOMED coding. Show less

Supported company projects related to system conversions by managing the implementation of the Quest National Standard Database in several lab systems, standardizing an additional 8 laboratories during this period while supporting the needs of the 10 laboratories already converted to the standard systems. • Established and managed standard operation procedures and data conventions within department, while supporting projects and requirements from business partners’… Show more Supported company projects related to system conversions by managing the implementation of the Quest National Standard Database in several lab systems, standardizing an additional 8 laboratories during this period while supporting the needs of the 10 laboratories already converted to the standard systems. • Established and managed standard operation procedures and data conventions within department, while supporting projects and requirements from business partners’ initiatives.• Developed processes to improve and facilitate communication and working relationships between department and business partners. Created a National Project Calendar to prioritize and schedule database projects across multiple functional groups. Led multiple cross functional teams to develop guidelines for standard vocabulary terminology for Quest’s test related clinical data.• Gained responsibility for managing the database and staff to support the Quest Pathology System database, including support of national system conversions to multiple laboratories. • Assumed management of centralized data repository system used to publish Directory of Services, including display of test information on company website and physician electronic medical record systems. • Assumed staff management responsibility for new Specimen Processing system, providing specific instructions and business rules to additional staff; created team within the department to manage this system. Show less

Following acquisition of SBCL by Quest Diagnostics, was selected to fill position of Director of Database Managed Projects related to clinical data integration between the two merging companies (SBCL and Quest Diagnostics)• Provided data analysis and mapping activities for industry standard data, such as LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes).• Organized department with additional staff members from the merger, creating data mapping responsibilities, job description and… Show more Following acquisition of SBCL by Quest Diagnostics, was selected to fill position of Director of Database Managed Projects related to clinical data integration between the two merging companies (SBCL and Quest Diagnostics)• Provided data analysis and mapping activities for industry standard data, such as LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes).• Organized department with additional staff members from the merger, creating data mapping responsibilities, job description and function(s) evaluations. Show less

Managed all aspects of database control for all laboratories. Developing policies and procedures for database maintenance, database changes and implementations for all laboratories and lab systems groups. Managed the Database Standardization Team to convert all labs to a single, standard technical database. Managed changes to workflow for several cross functional groups in the laboratory, from requisitions, testing, to billing.Organized team structure, aligning it with business… Show more Managed all aspects of database control for all laboratories. Developing policies and procedures for database maintenance, database changes and implementations for all laboratories and lab systems groups. Managed the Database Standardization Team to convert all labs to a single, standard technical database. Managed changes to workflow for several cross functional groups in the laboratory, from requisitions, testing, to billing.Organized team structure, aligning it with business needs, creating job descriptions, appropriate job levels and department structure. Management oversight of cross-functional project teams responsible for: Implementation of new lab systems in new sites. National, cross-functional projects, being rolled out throughout the organization. Show less

Managed all efforts associated with implementation of a standard laboratory system for several laboratories, serving as project manager for the installations