Medical Hospital
Resume:
Michael Poetz Career Profile:
***** *.******* **+ Years in Histology.
Del Sol 16 Years as a lab generalist in all disciplines of the
Peoria, Arizona laboratory to include Chemistry, Hematology, Coag,
85383 Toxicology, Immunology, Microbiology, Blood Bank and
623-***-**** (H) Immunohistochemistry.
8 years in Electron Microscopy, Immunofluorescence, and
602-***-**** (C) Special Stains.
I wrote the original procedural manual for
******@*****.*** Immunohistochemistry for the VAMC, Phoenix, Az. I have
since written, corrected, and verified a number of
procedures and operating manuals in various laboratories.
I have setup, verified, maintained, and done limited repair
on a variety of lab equipment. For example: I installed,
equipped, programmed the processor, and flawlessly
performed the first 'fat run' at Boswell Histology Lab.
I was in house when the VAMC Laboratory went online, and
was instrumental in the transition. I am comfortable with
computers and software and their application in the
Laboratory.
Summary of Qualifications:
AAS Clinical Laboratory Science
Histotech ASCP Certification, # HT-018302 (11/2002)
30+ years in the Medical Field
Work History and Experience:
6/2011 - Present, Histotech Children's Hospital, Phx. Az
General Histology work including all aspects of a standard
histology lab.
Set up and run Muscle Biopsy Panels re: diagnosis of
dystrophy(s)
12/2010 - 3/2011, Histotech, Aeroteck Temp Agency, Mayo
Clinic
10/2010 - 12/2010, Histotech, Arizona Dermatology, Phoenix,
Arizona
07/2008 - 10/2010, Electron Microscopy Technologist,
Bostwick Laboratories,
Phoenix, Arizona (Lab is now closed)
Working with Electron Microscope, Immunofluorescence, and
Special Stains, cryostat tissue processing, including
microwave processing and procedure refinement/correction.
Integral in lab area and equipment
acquisition/configuration allowing workflow to increase
from 2-3 cases per day to 10-12 cases per day.
Performed duties in other areas of lab as needed, to
include grossing, processing, embedding, cutting, staining,
assigning, presentation, storage.
03/2000 - 07/2008 Histotech II, Sonora Quest Laboratories,
Phoenix, Arizona
General Histology work including all aspects of a standard
histology lab.
Include rotation through Special Stains and IHC area.
06/2003 - 03/2007, Electron Microscopy Tech, Good Samaritan
Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
All duties of a standard hospital Histology lab.
3+ years Immunofluorescence and Electron Microscopy labs.
06/2002 - 06/2003, Histo/IHC Tech, Sun Health, Sun City,
Arizona
All duties of a standard hospital Pathology lab.
10/1987 - 09/2003, Lab Tech/Generalist, VAMC, Phoenix,
Arizona
Worked as a generalist day and evening shifts.
Performed all functions as a generalist for 1st and 2nd
bench in all disciplines of the laboratory, including Blood
Bank, and Pathology.
Set up the IHC area in 1987 from the ground up. Wrote the
original manual.
Set up and ran the Sun City satellite lab to include:
specimen collection and testing, EKG's, clinic supply and
any other functions as needed.
01/1987 - 04/1987, Blood Gas Tech/Phlebotomist, Phoenix
Baptist Hospital,
Phoenix, Arizona
Procurement of specimens and analysis. Maintenance of blood
gas equipment. All other duties associated with phlebotomy.
10/1986 - 01/1987, Tech I Pulmonary Function
05/1984 - 10/1986, Phlebotomist
Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Performed blood gas analysis including collection,
reporting results, equipment maintenance.
Performed all phlebotomy functions congruent to major
hospital health care, including ICU and Trauma Center.
Education:
AAS, MLT, Phoenix Community College, Phoenix, Arizona
Assorted Science Courses, Glendale Community College,
Glendale, Arizona
Related Medical Courses, Niagara County Community College,
Sanborn, NY
Military Service:
USMC 4yrs active, 2yrs reserve, Vietnam Vet, Sgt, Honorable
Discharge
Current Interests and Pursuits:
Military vehicle restoration and modification.
Aquaponics. Feed the world!
References: Available upon request.
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