Afework N. Tabor
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Columbia
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist with 16 years in high-volume medical settings. Specializes in clinical hematology, coagulation, and chemistry, delivering accurate diagnostic results under pressure. Leads multidisciplinary teams, manages complex analyzer platforms, and ensures compliance with CAP, Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards.
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
2 Years 5 Months- Chief Sysmex Operator: Served as SME (Subject Matter Expert) for XN hematology analyzers; managed reagent/QC inventory and standing orders, ensuring uninterrupted operational readiness.
- Technical Validation: Coordinated validation and correlation of newly installed analyzers, performing carryover testing and lot-to-lot parameter checks to maintain analytical accuracy.
- Mentorship: Trained staff and students on hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis benches using Genesis and COPATH LIS, enhancing laboratory competencies.
- Competent in : Clinical Hematology, coagulation, special coagulation, urinalysis, differential, body fluid analysis, chemistry and flow cytometry.
Lead Medical Technologist
4 Years 10 Months- Shift Leadership: Led evening shift operations for 25 laboratory scientists in high-complexity core laboratory, ensuring efficient workflow and quality standards.
- Diagnostic Excellence: Identified benign vs. malignant cells in peripheral blood and body fluids, ensuring precise reporting of critical findings.
- Operations Management: Coordinated personnel scheduling, inventory maintenance, and annual competency assessments to uphold rigorous institutional standards.
- Process Improvement: Analyzed TAT data to implement workflow solutions, minimizing reporting delays and enhancing laboratory efficiency.
- Process Improvement: Utilized TAT data to implement workflow solutions that significantly reduced reporting delays.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist III
6 Years 11 Months- Conducted advanced chemical and hematologic analysis on blood, urine, and CSF specimens to support accurate diagnosis.
- Managed preventative maintenance, calibration, and QC protocols for core lab analyzer fleet, ensuring optimal performance.
- Exceeded TAT goals across hematology and chemistry divisions, contributing to improved lab turnaround times.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
2 Years 2 Months- Executed routine patient testing, ensuring adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines.
- Earned dual ASCP certifications through commitment to ongoing education and extensive clinical practice.
- Conducted complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in specimen processing.
Education
Post-Bachelor Certificates - Clinical Hematology, Clinical Chemistry
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Skills
Experienced in blood analysis techniques
Laboratory chemistry proficiency
Calibration expertise
Quality control assessment
Regulatory compliance
Staff training
Employee training
Collaborative leadership ability
Certification
H (ASCP) & C (ASCP): current certified Lab Scientist in Hematology and chemistry.
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Lead Medical Technologist
Johns Hopkins Hospital Core Laboratory
04.2019 - 02.2024Read More
Clinical Laboratory Scientist III
Johns Hopkins Hospital Core Laboratory
05.2012 - 04.2019Read More
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Johns Hopkins Hospital Core Laboratory
03.2010 - 05.2012Read More
University of Asmara
Bachelor of Science from Chemistry
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University of Maryland
Post-Bachelor Certificates from Clinical Hematology, Clinical Chemistry
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