Microbiology Technologist Certification, ASCP Board of Registry
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher), Google Apps (Docs, Mail, Group Calendars)
Professional Experience
Group Manager/Technical Supervisor February 2015 to CurrentUtah Public Health Laboratory － Taylorsville, Utah
Manage personnel for the Bacteriology, Tuberculosis, Virology, and Immunology sections.
Development of section budgets using test cost analysis, and employee time studies.
Responsible for writing, submission, and monitoring of the Tuberculosis Elimination and the EPI-Lab Capacity grants.
Oversee all section equipment and testing validations/verifications.
Contract development with equipment and media vendors.
Develop and perform research projects utilizing state of the art equipment.
Work with State Epidemiology, local health departments, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify local infectious disease outbreaks.
Train physicians and students from local universities and colleges in infectious disease testing.
Manage groups QA/QC program to ensure best laboratory practices.
Coordinate outreach to local health partners to assist in testing and training.
Oversee order creation, funding utilization and purchasing for section.
Outbreak backup bench tech for Bacteria and Tuberculosis sections.
Technical Supervisor June 2011 to January 2015Utah Public Health Laboratory － Taylorsville, Utah
Manage personnel for the Bacteriology and Tuberculosis sections.
Development of section budgets using test cost analysis, and employee time studies.
Responsible for federal grant writing, submission, and monitoring.
Oversee all section equipment and testing validations.
Contract development with equipment and media vendors.
Develop and perform research projects utilizing state of the art equipment.
Work with State Epidemiology, local health departments, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify local infectious disease outbreaks.
Train physicians and students from local universities and colleges in infectious disease testing.
Manage groups QA/QC program to ensure best laboratory practices.
Coordinate outreach to local health partners to assist in testing and training.
Oversee order creation, funding utilization and purchasing for section.
Outbreak backup bench tech for both sections.
Senior Technologist II November 2000 to June 2011ARUP Laboratories － Salt Lake City, Utah
Bacteriology and TB weekend and holiday lead workflow coordinator and department liaison.
Daily biochemical testing and microscopy identification in the Microbiology, Special Microbiology (BSL3), Virology, and Parasitological laboratories.
DNA extraction and analysis for bacterial identification.
Validation for new laboratory equipment and media.
QA/QC responsibilities within the Microbiology and Special Microbiology departments Trained on select agents and bioterrorism precautions.
Required to communicate with Department of Health on a regular basis.
Creating and reviewing standard operating procedures for the Microbiology lab.
Data collection and analysis for infectious diseases research projects.
Work with direct specimens from all body sites and some environmental sources.
Train physicians and students from local universities and colleges in infectious disease testing.
Prepare and present PowerPoint lectures for colleagues and Kenyan medical personnel.
Education
Masters of Business Administration : Health Care Administration, 2014Western Governors University － Salt Lake City, UTHealth Care Administration
Bachelor of Science : Microbiology Chemistry, 2002Weber State University － Ogden, UTMicrobiology Chemistry
2000Westminster College － Salt Lake City, UT
Associates Degree : 1999Weber State University － Ogden, UT
Publications
Keynote Speaker - Weber State University, Spring Seminar. Microbiology at a crossroads. March 2015 Poster Presentation - Cephid GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay research at 8th National Conference on Laboratory Aspects of Tuberculosis - San Diego August 2013 Speaker - Current laboratory methods for identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. American Lung Association - World TB Day Conference - Salt Lake City March 2012 Presenter - ARUP to Eldoret, Kenya - Online Medical Laboratory training series. Biosafety Level 3 laboratory training, Blood culture, respirator bacterial/virus cultures, and aerobic and anaerobic cultures. Salt Lake City, September 2008 - December, 2008 Trainer - MOI Hospital and University in Eldoret, Kenya. Purpose was to train medical personnel on proper laboratory techniques, safe handling of potentially infectious specimens and fluorescence microscopy. Worked with MOI University students and hospital personnel. Experienced other volunteer organization projects having to do with everyday life and survival in Kenya. Eldoret, Kenya June - July, 2008
Interests
Committee member APHL Laboratory Systems and Standards Committee. June 2014 - Present
*Participant: FERN (Food Emergency Response Network) Southwest Region.
*Deputy Regional / State Commissioner: Commissioner for the Clan Campbell of Utah. Responsible for local Clan gatherings and social events. Responsible for local clan organization, event creation and support, and provide genealogy resources for interested groups and families throughout the year. Apr, 2007 - present
Skills
art, backup, budgets, cost analysis, Data collection, Department of Health, DNA, Epidemiology, grant writing, grants, Immunology, infectious diseases, infectious disease, laboratory equipment, Excel, Mail, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, personnel, purchasing, QA, research, Tuberculosis, Validation, workflow
Additional Information
Committees/Associations:
*Committee member APHL Laboratory Systems and Standards Committee. June 2014 - Present
*Participant: FERN (Food Emergency Response Network) Southwest Region.
*Deputy Regional / State Commissioner: Commissioner for the Clan Campbell of Utah. Responsible for local Clan gatherings and social events. Responsible for local clan organization, event creation and support, and provide genealogy resources for interested groups and families throughout the year. Apr, 2007 - present
Masters of Business Administration : Health Care Administration , 2014 Bachelor of Science : Microbiology Chemistry , 2002 2000 Associates Degree : 1999
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