ALLISON H. SAMOL
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EDUCATION
August 2012 CARLOW UNIVERSITY
Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science/Dr.
Cyril Wecht Autopsy Specialist Program
September- ST. PATRICKS COLLEGE
Carlow, Ireland
December 2011 Carlow Study Abroad Program- Fall semester
May 2008 MCDOWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Erie, PA
EXPERIENCE
11/12- 5/13
Pittsburgh, PA
CENTER FOR ORGAN RECOVERY AND EDUCATION
Recovery Coordinator of Organ, Tissue, and Cornea
Responsibilities include donor medical record review, preparing
the donor for recovery and sterile surgical removal of bone,
tendon, heart, skin, corneas, and dorsal root ganglia.
Upon removal, these tissues were swabbed for microbiological
testing, packaged, and immediately shipped to the tissue
processor.
Liver and Kidney Organ recovery includes escorting attending
surgeon to designated hospital. Assist physician in preservation
and evaluation of organs for transplantation, aiding by
perfusing liver and kidneys for transplant. Maintain supplies
and assisting in research projects.
4/5/12- 9/12
Pittsburgh, PA
CARLOW UNIVERSITY AUTOPSY EXTERNSHIP
Forensic Autopsy Technician Externship
Responsibilities included preparing the decedent for forensic
autopsy, collection of evidence, forensic photography,
evisceration, and collection of bodily fluids for toxicology.
1/12- 4/12 ALLEGHENY COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER
Pittsburgh, PA
Forensic Autopsy Technician
Externship
Responsibilities included preparing the decedent for forensic
autopsy, collection of evidence, forensic photography,
evisceration, and collection of bodily fluids for toxicology.
2/11-8/11 WESTERN PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE AND CLINIC Pittsburgh,
PA
Student Nursing Assistant
Assist nursing staff and other direct care staff in the
provision of physical care and clinical intervention as assessed
by client needs.
Manage crisis situations effectively using positive approaches
as well as encouraging patients to perform or assist them in
performance of activities of daily living.
Document in the medical record according to established
policies.
Provide food and beverage service in a hospitable and timely
manner
11/10-10/11 HELP PROGRAM UPMC SHADYSIDE
Pittsburgh, PA
Visited elderly patients while orienting them to their current
location and time through conversation with an effort to prevent
delirium and dementia occurrences.
EXTRA CURRICULAR
American Chemical Society Secretary, Peer mentor of Center
for Global Learning, Student Promotion and Recruitment Team