DENA SASSU

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AMT certified Medical Technologist, current dedicated Flow Cytometry Technologist. Well-versed in laboratory procedures and able to manage microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing. Excellent multitasker and generalist with good communication and problem-solving abilities. Skilled at keeping work areas clean and equipment well-maintained.

EXPERIENCE

DECEMBER 2019 – PRESENT

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, Atrium health wake forest baptist, winston-salem, NC

Process and analyze leukemia/lymphoma samples (to include blood, bone marrow, tissue and body fluids) in 10 color on the Navios instrument. Organize patient results and create a patient folder for the Pathologist. Process stem cell specimens from bone marrow transplant lab and quantitate CD34 values. Run routine lymphocyte testing on Aquios instrument. Receive blood, bone marrow and tissue samples from the Cancer Center and operating rooms.

NOVEMBER 2016 – DECEMBER 2019

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, us department of veterans affairs, Manchester, nh

Process blood specimens using both Sysmex and Architect analyzers. Perform daily calibrations and quality control on all instruments. Interpret patient’s results and notifying the physician on any critical values. Receive blood products into the Blood Bank from the American Red Cross. Perform a type and screen on patient samples received from Infusion Clinic. Perform cross matches for patients needing blood transfusions, both surgically and therapeutically. Interpret microbiological cultures using multiple types of plates and media.

OCTOBER 2014 – NOVEMBER 2016

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, us department of veterans affairs, boston, MA

Process blood, bone marrow and tissue samples in the Flow Cytometry department of the Boston VA. Analyze the patient sample through our Fascanto II instrument. Interpret the results and creating a spreadsheet for the Pathologist's review. Receive and accession blood samples in the Blood Bank department. Perform a type and screen of patient samples on our Provue instrument. Perform cross matches for patients needing blood transfusions, both surgically and therapeutically. Receive and process blood shipments from the New England Red Cross.

EDUCATION

MAY 2014

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE, winston-salem state university

GPA 3.7 of a maximum 4.0 Honors: Cum Laude, 5 semesters on Dean’s List

Relevant course work: Immunology, Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Laboratory Management

MAY 2011

BIOLOGY, university of north carolina at greensboro

GPA 3.0 of a maximum 4.0 Member of the B.I.O club and the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Relevant course work: Biotechnology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry

SKILLS

Superb Flow cytometry analytical skills

Former generalist with ability to work in different departments every day

CPR/AED certified

Competent in patient phlebotomy

ACTIVITIES

Former team lead for the Communication Team formed under the Kotter Group at the VAMC Manchester. Helped organize volunteer activities within the facility.

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