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Christopher Callan

Chicago

Summary

Medical Laboratory Technician with management experience and exceptional people skills. Versed in Hematology, Coagulation, Cancer Center/Oncology, Urinalysis, and Chemistry with some background in Microbiology, Blood Bank, and Molecular. Experienced with laboratory techniques and standardized testing procedures. Utilizes precision and attention to detail to ensure accurate and reliable results. Knowledge of safety protocols and quality control measures ensures safe and efficient work environment. Desires a challenging position within a high paced facility with the ability to grow and advance. United States Army Specialist with background as a laboratory technician looking to join a growing entrepreneurial organization as part of a great team of professionals. Results-oriented, strategic technical professional with 24 years in the Laboratory industry. Experienced manager with excellent client and project managerial skills. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences. Well-qualified, resourceful, skilled Laboratory Technician looking to grow with an organization and continue to highlight my productive, driven, highly-motivated attitude to making this organization thrive.


Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Technician

Duly Health and Care
04.2019 - Current
  • Lead Laboratory Technician responsible for performing testing on multiple benches to include Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Immunology, and Molecular
  • Responsible for ensuring the laboratory meets CLIA regulations to include monitoring quality control, instrument maintenance, proficiency surveys, and proper ordering and documentation of supplies
  • Training and direct supervision of five technologists within the laboratory as well as a guide to those at other locations within the company
  • Efficiently processes samples and releases results ensuring a high standard of patient care
  • Assist other departments as needed, including Phlebotomy, ICU, ICC, and Pediatrics

Hematology Senior Lead Tech

Chicago Market Laboratory, Inc.
02.2005 - 03.2019
  • Perform routine and STAT testing on variable patient samples that aid in clinical diagnosis
  • Manage a Hematology Department of 4 employees to include: Employee relations, Scheduling (for entire Core Laboratory/ 3 shifts), QC Review, Document review, Supply Management, Instrumentation Management, Employee Training
  • Implemented and coordinated the acquirement of new instrumentation and completed training of staff for said instrumentation
  • Evaluated other laboratories for CAP inspection and review
  • Successfully passed several CAP inspections within my department
  • Part of the Stroke Team that met weekly to improve the quality of care for our stroke patients
  • Had overview of the Cancer Center to include bone marrow biopsies and regulating the lab and its personnel.
  • Successfully implemented plans to reduce TAT for our Coagulation results
  • Conducted thorough root cause analysis investigations to identify areas requiring corrective action, mitigating risks associated with recurring issues.
  • Assisted Chemistry Supervisor and Laboratory Manager when asked
  • Tracked equipment and inventory, maintaining prescribed levels for technical equipment and supplies.
  • Maintained and monitored the Gemba board, a process improvement methodology

Education

Criminal Science - Health Science

Central Texas College
Killeen, Texas

Criminal Science -

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, Illinois

Health Science -

Acadamy of Health Science - US Army
Ft Sam Houston, Texas
02.1998

Associate of Science - Laboratory Sciences

George Washington University
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
06.2016

Skills

  • Excel in multiple Laboratory departments
  • Microsoft Word
  • Micorsoft Excel
  • Training & Development
  • Scheduling
  • Operations Management
  • Quick Learner
  • Reports Generation and Analysis
  • Results-Oriented
  • Multitask Management
  • Laboratory equipment management
  • Laboratory testing, quality control

Certification

Certified Laboratory Technician - American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Timeline

Laboratory Technician

Duly Health and Care
04.2019 - Current

Hematology Senior Lead Tech

Chicago Market Laboratory, Inc.
02.2005 - 03.2019

Criminal Science -

Moraine Valley Community College

Health Science -

Acadamy of Health Science - US Army

Associate of Science - Laboratory Sciences

George Washington University

Criminal Science - Health Science

Central Texas College
Christopher Callan