Martha Casassa

Interim Director of Laboratory Services

Randolph, MA, US

About

Versatile Healthcare leader delivering results through innovative, energetic and strategic management. Motivated self-starter with the ability to effectively organize, analyze, communicate, and significantly contribute in diverse financial and operational healthcare environments. Demonstrated success in cultivating positive relationships with an excellent track record of driving operational changes and delivering financial results. Extensive knowledge of financial and operational regulatory/accreditation compliance. Successfully develops and delivers training and educational materials for diverse audiences. > Designed integration plan for consolidation of multi-site laboratory operations > Significantly reduced costs through vendor negotiations for multiple employers > Restructured operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs > Strategically planned for and implemented processes for multiple ownership transitions > Consistently met or exceeded budget expectations throughout career > Effectively chaired diverse organizational committees/teams with proven outcomes > Successfully orchestrated initial CLIA certification for a research laboratory > Responsible for success of two LIS implementations – Cerner and Epic Seeking interim Director-level positions within the United States. Will consider foreign interim leadership roles.

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Work experience

October 2021 – present
Hood Memorial Hospital
Interim Laboratory Director
Engaged by this organization to review and optimize their Laboratory providing on-site service to a 25 bed CAH and a rural health clinic.
May 2021 – present
Independent Consultant
Interim Laboratory Director
September 2019 – April 2021
North Oaks Medical Center
Interim Director of Laboratory Services
Providing interim laboratory leadership within a dynamic health system.
September 2018 – July 2019
Wood County Hospital
Interim Director of Laboratory Services
Successfully reorganized, then prepared and transitioned this Laboratory to a new Director. Participated in the consideration of and data gathering for a services optimization project with another hospital in collaboration with Accumen.
June 2018 – August 2018
St. Francis Hospital
Interim Director of Laboratory Services
Successfully prepared this Lab for transition to a new Director after 6 years of multiple leaders and prepared for and passed an initial Joint Commission accreditation survey. The corporate ownership changed from CAP to Joint Commission for all of its Laboratories.
June 2014 – February 2018
South Shore Hospital
Director of Laboratory Services
Director of Laboratory Services for a 380 bed community medical center with a Level 2 trauma designation, full mother-child services, and pediatrics. Oversee Blood Bank, Chem, Coagulation, Hematology, Micro, and Urinalysis along with Anatomic Pathology section. • Developed new organizational structure to integrate laboratory operations across entities to improve efficiency and reduce cost ( approx. $200,000) while maintaining service levels • Facilitated implementation of a replacement fully-automated Hematology system that reduced operating costs (approx. $100,000), more appropriately utilized technical staff time, and produced consistent, standardized results • Launched and coordinated vendor selection and proposal review for high volume Chemistry and pre-analytical automation replacement project • Developed, identified, and acted on opportunities for revenue and volume growth • Created culture to recruit technical staff saving $260,000 in temporary staffing costs • Successfully implemented Epic Beaker
January 2007 – May 2014
Reliant Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital
Laboratory Director
Actively recruited to improve culture along with financial and operational metrics in a for-profit 125-bed rehabilitation hospital • Achieved Improved provider trust in laboratory services while meeting budget targets set by the corporate owner for a laboratory turn-around • Identified the need for and implemented basic molecular diagnostic testing • Developed staff leaders through mentoring to represent the laboratory on hospital committees • In collaboration with Occupational Health Services, implemented a successful drug screening/laboratory services program • Consolidated vendors resulting in reduced costs of ordering and streamlined inventory management
January 2001 – January 2007
Milton Hospital
Laboratory Manager
Provided administrative oversight for Laboratory, Cardiology, and Neurology departments. • Successfully defended hospital outpatient market against bid to outsource saving long-term revenue • Engaged in and coordinated design and move for new laboratory space • Increased volume/revenue for outpatient EEG services by improving marketing activities