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Award Examples Enlisted Recognition Program (Airman of the Quarter) 4T031/Medical Laboratory Apprentice Award Cat: AMN Winner: GRP
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LEADERSHIP AND JOB PERFORMANCE IN PRIMARY DUTY:
- Operated 8 analyzers/13K tests w/99% accuracy; PACAF's #2 lab in productivity--despite 50% PCS turnover
- Managed Urinalysis and Serology depts; QC'ed 2206 results; normally NCOIC duties--100% test validation
- Operationally focused; supported two OEF/OIF deployment lines--drew blood from 200+ Misawa warriors
- Brought 11K laboratory analyzer on-line; collected/interpreted 80 data points--boosted patient result time 50%
- Administered in-service to lab staff; created detailed 20-item analysis form--reduced clerical errors by half
- Key player in upcoming MDG/JN Blood drive; screened 50 donors/275 tests--"1st ever" US/JN joint venture
- Verified 250 samples sent to DOD reference lab; identified 20+ errors--exceeded AF requirement 4 days early
- Surveyed three lab refrigerators; initiated disposal of $1K expired supplies--task saved NCOICs 16 man hours
- Sole airman in 2 years to score 100% on 2 CAP surveys; topped 80% standard/MDG accreditation assured
- Precise oversight of $1.2M in lab analyzers/budget; performed PM on 10 machines--reduced down time 15%
- Revamped reporting of positive pregnancy tests; standardized process/zero lapses--elevated standard of care

SIGNIFICANT SELF-IMPROVEMENT:
- Completed 3 volumes of CDC's in 2 mnths; topped 30-day standard--utilized skills to train new lab personnel
- Focused airman! Studied for Algebra CLEP; four classes away from CCAF degree in Medical Technology
- Read two 8-page laboratory accreditation publications; sharpened knowledge base--shared info with 10 staff
- Attended MDG Top 4 L&L; honed on dress and appearance/discipline stds--epitomized AF image for peers

BASE/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
- Elected treasurer of MDG First Four; brainstormed new innovations/ideas to improve morale for 30+ airmen
- Organized Christmas gifts for 7 Grp deployers; energized 350 for event--eight children recieved gifts/toys
- Contributed 5 hrs at Far East Bazaar; event garnered $500K--raised $700 in baked goods for base swim team
- Performed Christmas Carols w/Girl Scouts; donated 7 hrs to AFSA/MDG JN orphanage--69 kids/130+ gifts


ACRONYMS:
OEF/OIF- Operation ENDURING FREEDOM/Operation IRAQI FREEDOM
QC- Quality Control
JN- Japan
DOD- Department of Defense
PM- Preventative maintenance
CAP- College of American Pathologists'
L&L- Lunch and Learn
AFSA- Air Force Sergeant's Association



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Very Good Package.  Just one spelling error and a couple of numbering errors.  Otherwise, this is a great package with lots of impact.  It also greatly illustrates the importance of the "whole person" concept.