April Baranick

Experience

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  Mercy Regional Medical Center

  Jun 2002 - Aug 2006

  Medical Laboratory Technician

  Performed laboratory testing as a generalist in hematology, coagulation, blood bank, chemistry and microbiology, participated in new equipment implementation projects including qualification testing and staff training

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  Life Line Screening

  Aug 2006 - Feb 2010

  Monitored administrative and daily functions of the laboratory program, budgeting, reporting, and liaising with vendors, lead new product initiatives, designed and implemented the laboratory program in the UK, developed testing protocols that achieved cost savings and regulatory compliance (CLIA), led Request for proposal (RFP) initiative while seeking new testing platforms Maintained the facility’s regulatory licenses and permits, reviewed quality control records, performed calibration verification and proficiency testing, developed automated regulatory permit application process resulting in labor savings, led phlebotomy licensure initiative for California staff, implemented internal quality audit program Assisted in the launch of a Point of Care laboratory testing program in the US, designed and wrote procedures, determined supply protocols, provided staff training, researched regulatory requirements, organized and conducted training classes for staff across the country

  • Laboratory Supervisor

    Aug 2008 - Feb 2010

  • Laboratory Quality Assurance Coordinator

    Feb 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Laboratory Program Coordinator

    Aug 2006 - Feb 2007
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  American Red Cross

  Feb 2010 - Mar 2016

  Investigated suspect product cases, collected and analyzed data for leadership, collaborated with Quality Assurance in completing CAPAs (corrective and preventive actions), brought the DOT program into compliance, led multiple process improvement projects Led cross-functional problem-solving teams, conducted investigations and performed root cause analysis for procedure deviations and system trends, developed and monitored CAPAs, selected for unsolicited promotion from Associate II to Associate III in 2013, led two national project teams that achieved the organization’s problem reduction goals, represented the department as a classroom instructor for new staff Supervised component laboratory staff, performed daily batch release of blood products and production planning, ensured all processes were performed timely and within GMP regulations, monitored monthly product Quality Control

  • Collections Compliance Associate I

    Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

  • PROBLEM INVESTIGATOR ASSOCIATE

    Feb 2011 - Feb 2015

  • Manufacturing Supervisor

    Feb 2010 - Feb 2011