Merlie Groszek
Norfolk, VA 23503
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SUMMARY
Health care/science professional with over 15 years experience working in
large and small laboratory environments. Proficient in evaluating,
analyzing, and reporting using manual and/or computer-assisted technology.
Known for being accurate, detail-oriented, and adaptable. Experienced in
identifying and solving problems and ensuring a high degree of quality
control.
EXPERIENCE
. Took and mixed impressions; disinfected instruments and operated
autoclave.
. Prepared tray set-ups; performed procedures such as polishing teeth
and taking x-rays.
. Preserved specimen integrity and patient identification of all samples
examined.
. Maintained confidentiality of patient test results in accordance with
HIPAA regulations.
. Entered or reported results into laboratory information system.
. Kept required documents such as certifications, continuing education,
total number of slides examined in laboratory, and total number of
hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period.
EMPLOYMENT
. 2009-Present - Unemployed due to department lay off.
. 2004-2009 - Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Cytotechnologist
. 2000-2004 - Laboratory Corporation of America, Cytotechnologist
. 1993-2000 - Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Cytotechnologist
VOLUNTEER
. 2009-2010 - Larchmont Baptist Infant Care Center
SKILLS
. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and proactive.
. Experience with Microsoft Word.
EDUCATION
Practical Dental Assisting of Virginia Beach, 2010.
. Extern Program, Dr. Bukola Oduyelu, D.D.S. (October 2010 - November
2010).
Old Dominion University, Bachelor of Health Sciences (Cytotechnology),
1993.
CERTIFICATIONS
Board of Registry, CT (ASCP).
Thin Prep and Sure Path certified.
Thin Prep Imaging certified.
X-ray certified.