Allyson May

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About Allyson May

American Society for Clinical Pathology certified and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist. Designated CLIA Technical Supervisor (TS) of Chemistry, Immunoassay, and Serology of two hospital laboratories. Demonstrates working knowledge and adherence to CAP standards. Excellent prioritization, organization, communication, and collaborative skills. Demonstrates personal initiative and critical thinking skills. Performs supervisor duties: personnel evaluations and coaching, evaluation of technical competencies, training of personnel, validation of nonwaived moderate and high complexity assays and analyzers, implements process improvements, validates and alters laboratory information systems, maintains regulatory documentation, manages inventory, and acquires reagents and supplies. Supervision of 25 employees in Core and Limited Service Laboratories in operation 24 hours, 7 days a week. Writer and reviewer of standard operating procedures. Directly supervises patient testing within designated sections. Evaluates reported patient and proficiency testing results. Initiates corrective action for instances of nonconformance. Complies with regulations in accordance with College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards. Successfully participates in accreditation inspections. Collaborates with vendors. Validates and implements new automation systems, testing platforms, and assays. Maintains assay calibrations, quality control data, and semi-annual and annual regulatory tasks across multiple laboratory locations, platforms, and assays. Organizes and improves documentation and workflows. Implements and verifies changes in the laboratory information system. Performs testing in the Core Laboratory. Participates in continuous education in accordance with the ASCP certification maintenance program.