Medical Technologist Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics

Mary Therese Small

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EDUCATION

● Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology - Northern Illinois University, 1982

● ASCP Certification, 1982 (MT-149483)

● Medical Technology Internship - Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, June 1981-1982 EMPLOYMENT

Hunter International Recruiting contract position at Corteva Agriscience, Research and Development - Johnston, IA

Laboratory Assistant,April 1 - May 31, 2019

● Prepare seeds for incubation and growth analysis Mercy Medical Center, Microbiology Laboratory - Des Moines, IA Laboratory Technician,2016 - 2018

● Process specimens for culture and interpretation

● Input results daily and manage workflow using Cerner database

● Trained in use of multiple instruments including Verigene, Biofire, Gene Expert, and MALDI analyzers

● Train medical technology interns in microbiology techniques Northshore University HealthSystem, Department of Pathology - Evanston, IL Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, 2007- 2016

Microbiology & Virology, 1982-2007

Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory

Laboratory Associate, September 2007-November 2016

● Ordered all reagents, disposable supplies and minor equipment needed to keep the molecular lab functioning on a daily basis.

● Served as safety manager for molecular diagnostics, overseeing competency testing of employees for emergency preparedness.

● Trained in the use of aseptic techniques, purgene, capture column, EZ-1, EasyMag, pinpoint purification methods, LightCycler PCR, Thermocyclers, Focus Diagnostics instrumentation, Genmark XT, Agilent, Roche 3130 and 3500, Digene Rapid capture system and Abbott M2000.

Microbiology & Virology

Senior Laboratory Associate,November 2006-September 2007

● Maintained 24/7 work scheduling and timekeeping for all microbiology personnel.

● Oversaw General Bacteriology and Parasitology, including updating training materials, mentoring new students, and implementing new policies/procedures.

● Led annual Parasitology workshop for Medical Technology students, including lectures and hands on trainings.

Assistant Manager, January 2000-November 2006

● Served as Microbiology Inspector for 3 CAP inspections at various Chicago hospitals.

● Evaluated employees annually, including writing and administering reviews with lab manager.

● Interviewed prospective employees for open lab positions.

● Implemented MRSA screening program using PCR technology with IDI instrumentation.

● Maintained 24/7 work scheduling and timekeeping for all microbiology personnel from 1995 to 2005.

● Supervised laboratory activities including reviewing results and outgoing reports on a daily basis; monitored quality control of lab instruments, reagents, and media; acted as Manager when needed

Technical Specialist (Management Team), July 1989-January 2000

● Served as Teaching Coordinator on management team for School of Medical Technology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare (Lewis University).

● Planned and taught student coursework in microbiology, parasitology, mycology, including basic lab sessions for each subject and exams.

● Supervised MT students and Pathology resident rotations in the laboratory. Senior Laboratory Associate,May 1987- July 1989

● Responsibilities in addition to bench procedures included acting as primary resource for General Bacteriology, Susceptibility Testing and identification of fastidious gram negative rods.

Laboratory Associate,June 1982-May 1987

● Performed procedures in General Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Susceptibility Testing and Parasitology.

REFERENCES

Lynn Schwabe (former supervisor) - 847-***-****

● Director of Quality Assurance, Northshore University Healthsystems, Department of Pathology Chris Sutherland (former supervisor) - 847-***-****

● Manager, Molecular Diagnostics Dept. of Pathology, Northshore University Healthsystems Mitzi Brown (colleague) - 515-***-****

● ASCP Accredited Medical Technologist, Microbiology Laboratory, Mercy Medical Center Georgianna Rhoda (Senior Account Manager) - 440-***-****

● Hunter International Recruiting

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