Audrey M. Escobedo

Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer

CYTOTECHNOLOGIST - EISENHOWER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER - Fort Gordon, GA

(2021-10)

Cytotechnologist in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services.

• Screening of gynecological, non-gynecological and fine needle aspirate specimens from multiple military treatment facilities
• Assisting with biopsies by providing rapid on-site assessment
• Quality Control of 10% of negative GYN cases
• Inventory of supplies needed for slide preparation and procedures
• Entering of patient data using CoPath and MHS Genesis
• Training of new and temporary employees, ensuring knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the lab
• Shipping of biological substances in category A & B specimen containers to reference labs

PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - DEPT. OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS - Fort Gordon, GA

(2021-05 - 2021-10)

Public Health Laboratory Technician in the Department of Clinical Investigations.

• Performed RNA isolation and PCR for COVID pool testing surveillance
• Entered results using eLIMS
• Trained temporary employees, ensuring knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the lab
• Pipetted approximately 100 specimens per hour
• Contributed to a turnaround time of 600 specimens within 48 hours
• Kept inventory of supplies needed for RNA isolation and PCR
• Assisted in creating standard operating procedures for new equipment and editing existing procedures to reflect current practices
• Assisted in developing the lab and obtaining accreditation from A2LA
• Assisted in the Influenza-Like-Illness (ILI) Clinic to screen patients' eligibility for COVID testing based on symptoms or exposure

CYTOTECHNOLOGIST AND MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST - SHANNON HOSPITAL - San Angelo, TX

(2019-06 - 2021-03)

Relief for the Anatomic Pathology Lab as a cytotechnologist, cytoprep worker, and transcriptionist.

• Performed screening of GYN specimens, assisted with fine needle aspirates, and prepared GYN slides
• Entered patient data using EPIC
• Trained new hire as an EPIC super-user
• Transcribed pathologist's and pathologist assistant's dictation for grossed, microbiology, and final diagnoses
• Transcribed approximately 25 minutes of dictation per hour
• Entered patient data using MModal and InScribe

CYTOTECHNOLOGIST - UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - Augusta, GA

(2008-06 - 2018-05)

Cytotechnologist in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services.

• Performed screening of gynecological and non-gynecological specimens as well as fine needle aspirates
• Assisted with biopsies by providing rapid on-site assessment
• Kept inventory of supplies needed for slide preparation and procedures
• Molecular training to run HPV and GC/CHL by PCR
• Entered patient data using Sunquest and CoPath information systems
• Assisted in training of temporary employees; ensuring knowledge of policies and procedures specific to the lab
• Shipped biological substances in category A & B specimen containers to reference labs

WEDDING AND EVENT PERSONNEL - RUSSELL'S WEDDINGS AND EVENTS - Augusta, GA

(2009-06 - 2016-08)

• Assisted in wedding and event planning, directing, and decorating
• Loaded and unloaded supplies for events
• Kept participants on schedule
• Helped execute details of the client's vision
• Decorated numerous event halls and churches for weddings and parties

LAB ASSISTANT - MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA - Charleston, SC

(2007 - 2008)

Lab Assistant in the Microbiology and Immunology Labs.

• Performed laboratory duties by cleaning and organizing the lab
• Preparing media for the growth of microorganisms
• Maintaining microbial fuel cells
• Isolating DNA and performing PCR
• Performing literature research and maintaining inventory
• Took inventory of hazardous chemicals in order to update MSDS

STUDENT - ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER - Atlanta, GA

(2007-06 - 2007-08)

Cytology Internship.

• Processed and screened conventional gynecological and non-gynecological slides

LAB ASSISTANT - MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA - Charleston, SC

(2006 - 2007)

Lab Assistant in the Cytology Prep Laboratory.

• Performed Laboratory duties by using the ThinPrep® processor to process gynecological and non-gynecological specimens
• Filing slides
• Contributed to the efficiency and maintenance of the lab

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - AGAPE WAY DAYCARE - Warner Robins, GA

(2006-06 - 2006-08)

• Attended the needs of the newborns and infants by feeding, cleaning, and nurturing them
• Received numerous compliments from the directors and coworkers for my availability and punctuality

HOUSTON COUNTY POLL CLERK - WARNER ROBINS PRECINCT - Warner Robins, GA

(2006 - 2006)

• Performed various official duties such as the opening and closing of the polls
• Ensured the completion of signing affidavit ballots
• Certified the accuracy of the canvas
• Demonstrated the use of voting machines
• Safeguarded voter privacy
• Collected a completed voter card from each voter

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - HOUSTON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM - Warner Robins, GA

(2005 - 2006)

• Taught simple lessons
• Supervised students
• Maintained order in the classrooms
• Assisted fellow teachers
• Received numerous compliments from school secretaries for my availability and punctuality

STUDENT RESEARCHER - FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY - Fort Valley, GA

(2003 - 2003)

• Developed an efficient protocol for the transferring of genes into the cherry tomato by microprojectile bombardment and Agrobacterium tumefaciens, using aseptic techniques

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION - SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY (2019 - 2020)

MASTER OF SCIENCE - CYTOLOGY AND BIOSCIENCES - MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (2006 - 2008)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY - FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (2004 - 2005)