About Blog The Diagnostic Microbiology Development Program was created in 2008 to
establish microbiology laboratories in hospitals and recruit volunteer clinical microbiologists from the USA to train laboratory staff in resource - poor countries.
U.S. Navy Branch Health Clinic (La Maddalena, Italy) 11/2000 — 09/2007 Hospital Corpsman / Lab Technician / Infection Control Coordinator • Responsible for performing testing in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, and
microbiology • Triage patients, collect appropriate specimens, perform appropriate lab test, and report results •
Establish and implement procedures to ensure timely processing and reporting of accurate patient results • Recognize illogical results, investigate cause, and implement corrective actions before verifying or certifying results • Train staff in
laboratory processes and procedures, medical technology, and clinic policies • Lead department to an accreditation with distinction from the College of American Pathology (CAP)