Juan Emilio Guzman MS, MT(ASCP)SBB

Experience

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  Caribbean Medical Testing

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Medical Technologist

  Responsible for ongoing operations and performance of clinical chemistry laboratory procedures within the largest reference laboratory in the Caribbean.

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  San Carlos General Hospital

  Jul 2004 - Dec 2004

  Laboratory General Supervisor

  Supervised and coordinated the overall operation of the laboratory by keeping the personnel schedule and overseeing critical supply and reagent inventories. Responsible for preparing monthly workload statistics, quality control reports, equipment periodic maintenance and validation procedures. Coordinated monthly reoccurring meetings with general staff to review quality assurance and improvement procedures to maximize performance.

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  Oriente Inc. (Dr. Dominguez) Hospital

  Dec 2004 - Mar 2006

  Medical Technologist

  Full time regular MT staff member trained to cover the different areas of the laboratory; Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Serology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Microbiology also responsible for sample processing and quality control reports.

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  Rutland Regional Medical Center

  Apr 2006 - Mar 2009

  Medical Technologist

  Performed a variety of procedures including complex analyses and infrequently requested tests; evaluated abnormal results; using and maintaining equipment; and setting up and monitoring quality controls. Processed specimens using equipment, instruments, or techniques necessary to prepare them for specific analysis; controlled physical conditions; responded to time factors to ensure that the physiologic state of the specimens were maintained. Selected, performed, evaluated, and monitored the performance of non-routine and specialized test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols. Calibrated, standardized, adjusted, and maintained instruments. Conducted quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products, and maintained proper records for quality control reports. Show less

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  United States Army

  May 2006 - now

  Clinical Laboratory Officer

  Responsible for the planning, execution, technical operations, and administration of military clinical laboratories within Tri-Service Regional Blood Donor Centers, or Medical Detachment Blood Support units, or Army Health Clinics, or Army Community Hospitals, or Army Medical Centers, or Army Research Facilities by administering its budgets, resources and equipment. Ensure proper support to programs like the Armed Services Blood Program. Responsible for maintaining accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the Center for Clinical Laboratory Medicine, and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program (CLIP), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the AABB. Provides consultation and expert advice in blood operations, clinical laboratory operations, supervises testing, and the operational and technical readiness of Pathologist Officers (61U), Medical Laboratory Specialists (MLS) (68K) Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO), MLS enlisted (68K), and civilian Medical Technologists. Show less

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  Armed Services Blood Bank - Pacific Northwest

  Sept 2019 - now

  Chief, Armed Services Blood Bank Center- Pacific Northwest
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  University of Nebraska Medical Center

  Jul 2022 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  Contribute to the educational mission of the UNMC and to IPAP by delivering high-quality instruction and mentoring PA students in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences curriculum.

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  MEDCoE (US Army Medical Center of Excellence)

  Aug 2022 - now

  Chief Clinical Laboratory Interservice Physician Assistant Program

  Adjunct professor