Prashant S. Solanki *** Paulison Ave. #**
Passaic, NJ 07055-4878
ad5d5l@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging and responsible position as a Senior Cytotechnologist in the cytology department, where my practical and educational background can be effectively utilized. CURRENT POSITION:
Package Squad-Budd Lake, NJ (October 2023-Present) Delivery Driver Associate
*Delivery driver-Transporting packages to customers addresses EDUCATION:
Thomas Jefferson University-Philadelphia, PA
College of Allied Health Sciences
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cytotechnology, August 1995 Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.0
Rutgers-Newark College of Arts and Sciences-Newark, NJ Bachelor of Arts, Biological Science, May 1993
Honors and Accomplishments:
*Dean’s List, May 1991
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Quest Diagnostics-Teterboro, NJ (September 1995-June 2017) Senior Cytotechnologist
*Screened 80% gynecologic and 20% non-gynecologic cytology cases with cyto-histo correlation
*Attended pertinent in-service teleconferences and lectures
*Reviewed cases with cytotechnology and pathology staff
*Reviewed study cases and other teaching materials
*Specimen using ThinPrep Imaging System and Surepath BDGS focal point
*Quality control on initial cases
CLINICAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:
Thomas Jefferson University-Philadelphia, PA
Cytotechnology Certificate (September 1994 to August 1995) Newark-Beth Israel Medical Center-Newark, NJ ( 1995)
*Screened 60% gynecologic and 40% non-gynecologic cytology cases, prepared cytologic specimens, coverslipping, handled fine needle aspiration specimens, filed, and assisted in the organization of daily workload
*Used Thin-Prep processor machine
*Attended FNA’s in radiology
*Reviewed interesting cases with the pathologist
*Attended cytopathology lectures and case reviews
*Reviewed study sets and other teaching materials
Roxborough Memorial Hospital-Philadelphia, PA (1995)
*Participated in all areas of cytology laboratory, including preparation and screening of 75% gynecologic and 25% non-gynecologic specimens, assisted at fine needle aspirations, cytologic/histologic correlation, attended tumor conferences and teleconferences
*Reviewed interesting cases with the pathologist
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
ISP Management -Wayne,NJ (Full-time, June to August 1994) Lab Technician
*Operated gas chromatograph and calorimeter
*Performed dialysis, ultrafiltration, centrifugation, calculated % of solids, and attended weekly chemistry meetings
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
7-11-Wayne, NJ (Full-time, May 1992 to August 1992) Cashier
*Assisted customers with purchase decisions, established pricing, maintained stock and inventory, and managed store in manager’s absence UACC Cable Network-Wayne, NJ (Part-time, June 1990 to August 1990) Driver
*Checking maintenance on customer’s cable parts
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Society of Cytopathology, member (1996-2004) American Society for Clinical Pathologists, member (1996-present) New Jersey Association of Cytology, member (September 1995), Treasurer(2000-2017)
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
*Registered Cytotechnologist in New Jersey at Quest Diagnostics (1995)
*Cytotechnologist licensed NY state (2008)
*Surepath Certification (2005)
*ThinPrep Imaging Certification (2005)
*American Society for Clinical Pathologists Certification in Cytotechnology
(September 1995)
REFERENCES:
Available upon request