Laboratory Technologist Medical
Resume:
Kali Detherage
ASCP certified Medical Laboratory Technologist and Molecular Biotechnologist
Kansas City, KS 66112
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LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
Midwest Transplant Network -Westwood, Kansas
Laboratory Technologist II
AUGUST 2019 - FEBRUARY 2023
Performed organ and tissue transplantation compatibility testing and analysis. Determined donor and recipient HLA typing via qPCR, multiplex Sanger sequencing, and NGS. Tested for transplantation compatibility and rejection potential via flow cytometry crossmatching. Monitored transplants utilizing STRs, multiplex bead-based assays, and antibody identification. Infectious disease testing and donor ICU lab testing also routinely performed. Communicated and coordinated with MTN staff and multiple other organizations in a timely manner.
Children’s Mercy Hospital -Kansas City, Missouri
Microarray Technologist
JULY 2015 - JUNE 2018
Aided in the diagnosis of genetic anomalies via microarray testing and analysis. Performed parental inheritance testing via qPCR and gel electrophoresis. Monitored bone marrow transplants utilizing STR assays. Sorted cell lines and prepared samples for DNA extraction performed via manual and automated procedures.
Saint Luke’s Hospital North -Kansas City, Kansas
Medical Lab Scientist
JANUARY 2015 - JUNE 2015
Tested samples and analyzed results in all hospital lab departments, including hematology, chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology. Also received samples and assisted with phlebotomy. EDUCATION
University of Kansas Medical Center,Kansas City,KS Bachelor of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science – Concentration in Molecular Biotechnology
AUGUST 2010 - DECEMBER 2014
Molecular practicums completed at the Stowers Institute, Viracor IBT, Quest Diagnostics, and Children’s Mercy Hospital.
Clinical practicum completed at Truman Medical Center. PERSONAL SKILLS
Hardworking and reliable.
Responsible, self-motivated.
Helpful team player and
effective communicator.
Excellent problem solver.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Core medical lab
proficienciesinclude blood
bank, hematology, chemistry,
microbiology, coagulation
studies, infectious disease
testing, urinalysis and bodily
fluids analysis.
Molecular and special
techniquesinclude a variety
of DNA extraction methods,
multiple PCR sequencing
platforms, flow cytometry.
Experience in performing,
monitoring, and analyzing
quality control measures and
preventive maintenance.
CERTIFICATIONS
Medical Laboratory
Scientist, MLS(ASCP)
Awarded Oct. 29, 2014 (valid
through Oct. 31, 2026)
Molecular
Biotechnologist,
MB(ASCP)
Awarded May 24, 2014 (valid
through May 31, 2026)
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