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Medical Technologist- skills in all areas of the clinical laboratory

Location:
Lansdale, PA
Posted:
January 20, 2020

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CERTIFICATIONS Instructional II (*-**), Pennsylvania, 2009

General Science (7-12), Pennsylvania, 2003

American Society of Clinical Pathology, 1978

Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1974

EDUCATION Villanova University, Villanova, PA

Expected Master of Science; 2006 - 2010

Major: Biology/Molecular Concentration GPA: 3.75

Arcadia University, Glenside, PA

Master of Education; December 2002

Major: Secondary Science GPA: 3.9

Beaver College, Glenside, PA

Bachelor of Science, December 1978

Major: Medical Technology GPA: 3.75

Mount Aloysius College, Cresson, PA

Associate in Science, May 1972

Major: Medical Laboratory Technician GPA: 3.75

EDUCATIONAL St. Basil Academy, Jenkintown, PA 8/2004 - present

EXPERIENCE Biology (10th Grade) & Anatomy and Physiology (12th Grade)

Science Department Head

Develop content, instruct, and engage students actively through inquiry based learning

Utilize technology to augment student learning both at home and in the classroom

Experience in developing, assisting, and preparing science fair for school and statewide competitions

Charged with supply orders and monetary affairs of science department

Served as sophomore class moderator

Interfaced with development office in writing a grant for SmartBoard technology

St. Albert the Great School, Huntingdon Valley, PA 9/2003 – 6/2004

Physical, Life, & Earth Sciences (6-8th Grade) & Religion (6th Grade)

Assumed responsibilities of Upper Grade Science including: content instruction, laboratory experiences and activities, field trips, curriculum guidelines, and assessments

Produced an environment that promoted the Catholic Identity and utilized this model to exemplify citizenship and social justice

Conwell-Egan High School, Fairless Hills, PA 2/2003 – 6/2003

Anatomy and Physiology (10-11th grade) & Health (9th Grade)

Facilitated the active engagement of students in various topics of anatomy and physiology and health science by utilizing multiple representations and perspectives, collaboration, and hands on learning

Hatboro Horsham High School, Horsham, PA 9/2002 – 12/2002

Student Teacher – Physical Science (9th Grade)

Gradually assumed all activities of the classroom teacher including: preparing and teaching content, lesson and lab planning, use of technology, assessments and evaluations, and communication and development of relationships with students, parents, coworkers, and administration

BEST Program, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA 2001 - 2002

Graduate Assistant - Curriculum Development

Researched and prepared thematic lessons for students with emotional and social support needs

Tracked behavioral progress and developed reports

Designed a reading assessment tool for grades K-12

Created and organized a library database system

Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA 1981 – 1982

Temporary Instructor – Microbiology

Evaluated and modified a microbiology curriculum to meet the needs of Medical Technology Students

Created a procedure manual for lab instructions

Instructed students toward certification

Hatboro Horsham School District, Horsham, PA 1995 – 1997

Collaborated with educators to engage students needing remedial interventions in reading

RELATED Medical Technologist

EXPERIENCE Quest Diagnostics, Horsham, PA 1995 – 1997

Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA 1972 – 1993

Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA 1968 – 1972

Observed, analyzed, and interpreted data and results essential to the diagnosis and treatment of immune diseases

Responded efficiently in a high stress trauma center laboratory, specifically in Chemistry, Microbiology, Blood Bank, and Hematology

Kept accurate clinical data, complied with national safety standards, maintained patient confidentiality, and educated students in the clinical portion of Medical Technology

Examined and evaluated chemical and physical properties of various body fluids used for patient diagnosis and treatment

Maintained high standards of quality control and safety

Saint Catherine of Siena, Horsham, PA 1992 – 2002

Assistant CYO Cross Country Coach (Grades 4-8)

Hatboro YMCA, Hatboro, PA 1990 – 2002

Volunteer – Swim Team

Gloria Kenny BSMT(ASCP)

October 5, 2018

Clinical Laboratory Career Summary:

1995 – 1997 Quest diagnostics

Immunoassay/Elisa and manual antigen/antibody testing

1976 – 1993 Abington Memorial Hospital

Generalist Medical Technologist

Hematology –using instrumentation for basic RBC, coagulation, and WBC values

-Manual differential counts, manual platelet counts as needed,

Urinalysis – dipstick chemistries, manual morphologies of sediment

Blood Bank – blood typing, cross match compatibility, antibody screens,

Blood products such as WBC, Platelets, RhO gam, cord blood studies

Chemistry – blood, urine, and body fluid chemistry studies.

-Using instrumentation for blood sugar, proteins, cardiac and other enzymes, electrolytes, blood gasses, liver, kidney, heart, and digestive studies, spinal fluid chemistry, body fluid analysis, manual dilutions

Microbiology – blood cultures, plating incoming cultures, spinal fluid studies ( antigen

tests for bacteria and virus) macro and microscopic evaluation of CSF

gram stains, some special stains, strep test.

Quality control – maintain constant prep and running of quality control reagents with

Proper documentation according to SOP in all areas of the clinical lab

1972 -1976 – Abington Memorial Hospital - Chemistry full time specialist

Maintain adequate supplies of reagents, equipment, instrument calibration.

Maintain quality control and documentation

Interface communication with doctors, nurses, colleagues, patients, other staff.

All of generalist chemistry with more specific tests, such as A1C, protein

Electrophoresis, cortisol, radioimmunoassay, toxicology,

1972(June) – 1972(November) – Rolling Hill Hospital

Blood Bank Specialist – blood type & Rh, cross match, products such as Rho gam,

WBC, platelets, clotting factors, special tests, cold agglutinins.

Quality control with SOP

WHILE ATTENDING COLLEGE:

1970 – 1972 – Altoona Hospital & trauma center

-Full time - Overnight generalist tech covering basic stat tests in all areas of the clinical lab above mentioned

1969 – 1970 – Altoona hospital part time generalist day,evening, night as needed for stat tests

In all areas of the lab Many tests done manually. During week-ends, the

A primary responsibility was to make the tubes of media for microbiology in

Addition to maintaining the BIO lines.

WHILE ATTENDING CERTIFIED LAB ASSISTANT TRAINING (special permission)

1968 – 1969 – Altoona Hospital part time Hematology on week ends and evenings– basic

Studies. Before instrumentation, these tests were all completed with manual

methods such as spin hct, drop hgb, stir protime/PTT, counting chambers and

Differential with counters. Hematology included RBC,HGB,HCT,WBC,PT,PTT

Coag studies as well as urinalysis.



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