THEODORE G.

PRICE
5490 E. Bridge Trail
Commerce Township, Michigan 48382
248-366-8882(Home) - 248-425-3035(Mobile)
tp7139ca@westpost.net

CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a laboratory position that will challenge my analytical, communication
, and managerial skills in a lean marketplace driven by successful consolidation
s and right sizing.
Qualification Summary
* NCA and ASCP Registered
* Experienced with Orchard-Soft (Harvest), Sun-Quest, Antrim, and Cerner
LIS Systems and their implementation
* Served as Technical Specialist for DMC (Oakwood Hospital)
* Well versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power-Point
* Specialist in Process evaluation and improvement utilizing lean principles
* Managerial and Director experience in a variety of Hospital and reference lab
environments responsible for as many as 150 technologists
* Strong working knowledge of all aspects of laboratory operations including spe
cimen processing, billing, courier services and inventory control
* Excellent ability to multi-task with strong teaching, writing, and interperson
al communication skills.
* Effective in assessing and resolving complex operational and organizational pr
oblems associated with re-organization and process improvement
* Strong ability to grasp and adapt to new information quickly
* Skilled with a variety of analytical platforms including advanced troubleshoot
ing and systems evaluation
* CAP and COLA experienced both as an inspection team member and a laboratory di
rector undergoing successful inspections
Accomplishments
* Responsible for the financial and operational success of the laboratory operat
ions of Infinity Primary Care through the use of lean principles
* Successfully opened 2 off-site laboratories with Henry Ford Hospital
* Served as a Beta site for Orchard-Soft
* Principle in reducing staff over-time from over 60 hours per week to zero at H
ospital Consolidated Laboratories through workflow improvement
* Received award from COLA for "Outstanding Laboratory" exceeding inspection req
uirements and expectations
* Served as Beta Site for Sun-Quest
* Successful implementation of several LIS interfaces involving multiple sites a
nd venues

Education
University of Asian Studies, Centerville, Indiana
Doctorate in Applied Science
Sienna Heights, Southfield, Mi
Bachelors in Applied Science - Medical Technology
Oakland Community College, Union Lake, Mi
Associates in Applied Science - Medical Technology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Infinity Primary Care
Livonia, Mi 48152
1/2004 - 12/2010
Manager / Director of Laboratory Operations

Hospital Consolidated Laboratories

Southfield, Michigan 2000-2004
1/2000 - 1/2004
Hematology Supervisor and Off-Site Operations

Personal Interests / Memberships

* Member of the Pinnacle Society
* Professional Scuba Diving Instructor and Instructor Trainer
* 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do - Tae Kwon Do Instructor