Johnnie Cordell

Detail-oriented and dedicated forensic science graduate with practical experience in medical and hospital environments, looking to apply knowledge in forensic analysis, data management, sample analysis and specimen preservation to a Medicolegal death investigator role.

Laboratory Technician at Oculus Pathology (2025-01 – Present)

• Handling human tissue and samples
• Handling laboratory chemicals and equipment
• Specimen and patient verification documentation
• Understanding of OSHA standards and HIPAA regulations
• Working with Cortex system

Patient Access Representative at UMC Patient Access-Emergency Center (2023-01 – 2025-01)

• Registering and input of patients
• Assisting patients with questions and needs
• Working with medical staff to make sure patients are taken care of
• Updated and running insurance information
• Mediating with family members of deceased patients

Medical Reception/Donor Floor Technician at BPL Plasma (2021-01 – 2023-12)

• Calibrating machinery in the screening booths and donor floor such as the Nexys Machines used for plasma donation, the hematocrit reader, blood pressure devices, and more during opening, monthly, and yearly checks
• Disconnecting donors/patients from Nexys Machines with PPE and disposing of needles in biohazard containers
• Stocking and moving products for the donor floor
• Cleaning biohazards and sanitizing all stations from any biohazard
• Designated Trainer for Reception Technicians
• Use of programs Eprogrsa and Nextlynk for registration and data input

M.S. in Forensic Science – Texas Tech University (2025-01)

B.S. in Biology – Texas Tech University (2023-01)