Client-facing Application Support Specialist with extensive understanding of root causes for issues and appropriate solutions to problems. Purpose-driven professional with record as strong team player.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Support Specialist
Medical Marketing Company Limited
05.2019 - 07.2023
Install and tests new instruments in conjunction with the Field Service Engineer
Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolves software issues on customer units
Provides remote and on-site support in response to customer problems or inquiries
Performs product demonstrations to new or potential customers in conjunction with the sales team
Manage application service requests
Developed and maintains a high level of product and instrument knowledge
Work closely with existing customers to provide expert support and assistance in clinical utilization of products
Close liaison with key customer sites to develop clinical protocols and to support the clinical protocols and to support the clinical adoption and development of new applications
Liaise with R&D to provide product feedback and recommendations for future improvements
Attend exhibitions and provide product demonstrations
Assist sales with product demonstrations at customer sites
Provide clinical applications training to customers either in-house, On site or remotely
Coordinate or lead customer and/or employee training classes
May also conduct group presentations at seminars, training programs, and trade shows
Create/implement support training information in the form of workflows and user guides
Provide phone support to customers and colleagues on the clinical operation of the systems
Assist in generating Customer Information Bulletins (CIB), and in the tracking and delivery of those bulletins
Provide testing and feedback analysis to development staff on the new functionality of software.
Medical Laboratory Supervisor
Medical Health Care Laboratory
09.2015 - 04.2019
Execute and analyze tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, blood banking, urinalysis, serology, histology and bacteriology
Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients
Perform automated, semi-automated, and manual examinations
Perform routine and special tests
Prepare, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures, policies and guideline in the laboratory
Maintain safe working environment
Supervise and evaluate quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with CLIA, OSHA safety and risk-management guidelines
Ensure test-result validity before recording/reporting results
Review and release reports
Communicate test results effectively with consultants, physicians, and other members of staff
Public facing role, attending to physician and patient queries; meeting their related demands
Training of new employee in phlebotomy and how to carry out various laboratory procedures
Supervises laboratory staffs.
Medical Laboratory Manager
Integrated Medical Services Limited
07.2014 - 06.2015
Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients
Training of new employee on how to carry out various laboratory procedures
Execute and analyze tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, histology and bacteriology
Perform automated, semi-automated, and manual examinations
Perform routine and special tests
Prepare, implement, and maintain standard medical laboratory policies and guideline in the laboratory
Maintain safe working environment
Supervise and evaluate quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with CLIA, OSHA safety and risk-management guidelines
Ensure test-result validity before recording/reporting results
Review and release reports
Communicate test results effectively with consultants, physicians, and other members of staff
Public facing role, attending to physician and patient queries; meeting their related demands
Interviewing and selecting potential employees
Development of collection sites (prepare documents and purchase equipment)
Obtained Ministry of Health approval.
Laboratory Development Consultant
Integrated Medical Services Limited
08.2013 - 06.2014
Prepare laboratory development plan
Design and prepare budget outlay for laboratory
Liaise with various local certification bodies
Source and procure laboratory equipment and reagents
Manage the construction of laboratory
Procure ISO15189 document for laboratory
Prepare certification documents
Prepare laboratory for inspection by various local certification bodies
Prepare and implement quality control policies
Ensure the implementation of proper waste management disposal systems.
Medical Laboratory Technologist II
University Hospital of the West Indies
08.2013 - 06.2014
Execute and analyze tests in bacteriology and virology
Perform automated, semi-automated, and manual examinations
Perform routine and special tests
Maintain safe working environment
Ensure test-result validity before recording/reporting results
Communicate test results effectively with consultants, physicians, and other members of staff
Public facing role, attending to physician and patient queries; meeting their related demands
Aid in the training of new employees and students on how to carry out various laboratory procedures.
Medical Laboratory Technologist I
University Hospital of the West Indies
01.2013 - 06.2013
Perform phlebotomy procedure
Perform routine and special tests
Execute and analyze tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, histology and bacteriology
Perform automated, semi-automated, and manual examinations
Maintain safe working environment
Evaluate quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with CLIA, OSHA safety and risk-management guidelines
Ensure test-result validity before recording/reporting results
Communicate test results effectively with consultants, physicians, and other members of staff
Public facing role, attending to physician and patient queries; meeting their related demands.
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist – Student/Intern
Northern Caribbean University Medical
05.2012 - 08.2012
Public facing role, attending to patient queries and meeting their related demands
Operate and calibrate an assortment of laboratory/testing equipment
Performed various chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests
Performed stat and routine testing on a variety of specimens quickly and accurately
Maintain lab equipment
Troubleshoot/resolved instrument problems
Aided in the instructing students on how to carry out various laboratory procedures.
Education
BSC -
Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville, Manchester
01.2013
Skills
Customer Assistance
Customer Support
System monitoring
Software Installation
Application support
Incident Management
Data Analysis
Status Reporting
Customer Education
Customer Education
Maintenance and troubleshooting
Technical Support
User Training
End-User Training
Marketing
Product Demonstrations
Configuration Management
Testing activities
Efficiency modifications
Training documentation development
Customer Service
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Microsoft Windows and Office
Active Listening
Remote Technical Support
Technical Troubleshooting
Device Installation
Software Upgrades
Customer Needs Assessment
Degree
BSc. MT
References
Mr. Khalil Ashraph, Microbiologist/Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, University of the West Indies, 1 (868) 737-5698
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