JOHN PENESIS
Stanmore,NSW
Summary
Having worked with in both the public and private sectors managing medical diagnostic and non-diagnostic (PC1 /PC2) laboratories and WHS for over 25 years. I ensured correct and safe operation of equipment which must be maintained and calibrated, correct storage and handling of chemicals and infectious materials and to ensure a safe and efficient laboratory. I am certified in WHS, lead facilitator for the environmental committee, certified in first aid and CPR, trained chief fire warden in fire and emergency evacuations. I would always provide leadership in the Laboratory and workplace, ensure staff morale is at a high level and staff enjoy being at work, also address any matters or interruptions that may arise. I am certified as a Green Belt in Lean and Six Sigma Methodology.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory, WHS, Environment, Procurement and Facilities Manager - Technical Officer
Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs (RCPAQAP)
05.2015 - 03.2020
- Managed daily operations of the laboratory for all disciplines of the laboratory team, WHS and environmental audits, risk assessments, meetings, and incident reports, Environment committee (EMS), RTW of all staff, initiated and implemented training programs, company business audits and risk assessment audits, environmental EMS, procurement, facility, all staff, visitor, and contractor inductions for laboratory, WHS and facility
- Ensured Laboratory (PC2 Lab), WHS and environmental are all compliant and meet regulatory requirements
- Involved in all ISO Standard Certification audits, managed the installation and correlation of new equipment, assessing staff competency and ongoing competency in laboratory procedures, safety, and environmental factors, made sure all daily QC records were controlled and appropriately completed with corrective action and daily operations of all equipment, ensured that all testings were undertaken accurately and in a timely turn-around time to ensure deadlines and targets were met, provided leadership in the laboratory and workplace.
Laboratory, WHS Manager - Technical Officer
ADG/ Pathology first / Healthscope Pathology, Darlinghurst Laboratory
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Organized all WHS and environmental audits, risk assessments, meetings, and incident reports, reviewed all IQA and EQAP procedures and results, involved in all training of staff cross disciplines, managed installation and correlation of new equipment, RTW of all staff, assessing staff competency and ongoing competency in Laboratory Procedures, implemented systems for equipment maintenance and calibration, managed all quality records were controlled and appropriately completed with corrective action, ensured that all testing was undertaken accurately and in a timely turn-around time, provided leadership in the Laboratory and workplace, ensured that staff morale is at a high level and people happy to be to be at work and address any matters that may arise, professional development and appraisals of staff.
Laboratory WHS Manager and Area Manager - Technical Officer
Mayne Health / Symbion /Laverty Pathology
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Ensured efficient daily operations of the laboratory and all equipment is operated, maintained, and calibrated in a safe manner, managing WHS for Laboratory staff, couriers, nurses, collectors, administrative and clinical trials staff, RTW of all staff, initiated and implemented training programs, professional development, appraisals, and ongoing competency of staff, managed all WHS and environmental audits, risk assessments, and incident reports, implemented systems for equipment maintenance and calibration, managed all records were controlled and appropriately completed with corrective action and review all IQA and EQAP procedures and results, provided leadership in the Laboratory and workplace, ensured that morale is at a high level and people happy to be to be at work and address any matters that may arise, Dr contact for the entire core laboratory in both my laboratories.
Haematology/ Morphology/Haemostasis - Technical Officer
Mansfield’s Pathology - Second in Charge
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Managed portfolios and various internal audits, corrective action which may be required, Departments and WHS Document Control, maintained, operated and calibrated equipment, interpreted and validated patients results, trained staff in all areas of haematology and transfusion, conducted all WHS risk assessments and audits for the company.
Education
Pathology Technologist's Course
Sydney TAFE
Sydney, NSW11.1981
Skills
- Provide leadership in the Laboratory and workplace
- Process improvement
- Training, workshops, presentations
- Return to work of staff
- Staff Training and Development / Policy Development
- Assessing current state of existing safety programs and identifying methods of improvement
- Able to influence and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes by building strong relationships and delivering business results
Accomplishments
- Certified in Work health and safety (WHS)
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- Certified as Chief Fire warden and emergency evacuation procedures
- Certified as Green belt in Lean Six-Sigma methodology 2020
- Implemented and managed the reduction in energy consumption, waste, paper, plastic, water, all electrical waste with impressive annual financial rewards
Publications
- Achieving Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001), https://rcpaqap.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/RCPA_225402_A0-Poster-EMS_FA_v2.pdf
- ISO 14001 Certification at Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs (RCPAQAP), https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00769-019-01388-6
References
- Ray Thomas, Laboratory Manager / Head of Haematology, Symbion / Mansfield Pathologies, 0468989160
- Nick Champness, State Manager, Mayne Health / Symbion /Laverty Pathology, National Operations Improvement Director, 0419241945
- John Sioufi, Haematology Manager – User Experience Manager, Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs (RCPAQAP), Over 25 years with RCPAQAP, John.Sioufi@rcpaqap.com.au, 0425293678
Timeline
Laboratory, WHS, Environment, Procurement and Facilities Manager - Technical Officer
Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs (RCPAQAP)
05.2015 - 03.2020
Laboratory, WHS Manager - Technical Officer
ADG/ Pathology first / Healthscope Pathology, Darlinghurst Laboratory
01.2009 - 01.2015
Laboratory WHS Manager and Area Manager - Technical Officer
Mayne Health / Symbion /Laverty Pathology
01.2005 - 01.2009
Haematology/ Morphology/Haemostasis - Technical Officer
Mansfield’s Pathology - Second in Charge
01.2001 - 01.2005
Pathology Technologist's Course
Sydney TAFE
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