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
