Medical Technologist
Resume:
Cynthia L. Polz, MT (ASCP)
Findlay, OH 45840
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QUALIFICATIONS
• Experienced Medical Technologist of 17 years • ASCP Certification
• Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology • Instrument maintenance training
• 8 years Laboratory Supervisory experience • Excellent clinical laboratory skills
• Accurate, Reliable, and Diligent • Focused on high quality lab work
• Work well under pressure and time constraints • Excellent communication skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
Medical Technologist II, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Laboratory
October 2011 – September 2012, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Phoenix, AZ
Core Laboratory generalist, spending the majority of hours in Hematology:
•CBC with manual differentials, Reticulocyte, ESR, bone marrow processing with buffy coat preparation, Bone Marrow differentials, manual CSF and fluid counts with differentials.
•Coagulation. Including factors, mixing studies, inhibitors, PFAs and Plasma Hemoglobins.
•Specialized training in Flow Cytometry performing Leukemia panels, MO1 panels (CD11b/CD18), CD3 panel, TdT, TBNK and CD4/CD8 panels (T-cells, B-cells, Natural Killer Lymphocytes), and MPO (Myeloperoxidase) by flow.
•Verified, recorded and reported lab results on all performed tests.
•Ensured compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of the lab equipment, instruments and work area.
Supervisor, Seidman Cancer Center Ambulatory Laboratory
January 2003 – June 2011, University Hospitals of Cleveland Seidman Cancer Center Cleveland, OH
In charge of day to day operations of the Stat outpatient Cancer Center laboratory, specializing in Hematology (CBC with manual differential, Reticulocyte, ESR, bone marrow assistance and smear preparation at the patient bedside, Chem 8). Direct oversight of 9 medical technologists and 1 phlebotomist. Worked in tandem with the laboratory Medical Director to maintain CAP Accreditation.
Key Contributions
•Oversight of QA/QI monitoring, CAP Surveys, CAP Competency Assessment Program, weekly and monthly QC reports, Sysmex Hematology Analyzer Maintenance, Sysmex Insight Reports, i-Stat Analyzer Maintenance, SoftLab computer program, Quality Management Program, writing and updating of laboratory policies and procedures, specimen processing and handling, par supply ordering, and employee scheduling and payroll.
•2004 through 2011 CAP Inspections- passed with no deficiencies or recommendations.
•2006 through 2011 Cancer Center Development Team- planned, developed, organized, and moved the laboratory to the new 120 bed free standing Cancer hospital 1 of 12 in the United States.
•Demonstrated the ability to communicate with physicians, RNs and pathologists. Participated in the bi-weekly Fellows Conference with the pathologist by pulling relevant case slides for the disease topic and running the microscope for the conference.
•Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings: Environment of Care, Cancer Center Quality Committee, Cancer Center Leadership Committee and the lead for the Cancer Center Employee Appreciation Committee.
•Consistently commended for timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens including bedside bone marrow collections.
•Ensured test-result validity before recording and reporting results, earning a professional reputation for meticulous attention to detail.
•Training and orientation of new laboratory employees.
Medical Technologist II
June 1998 – January 2003, University Hospitals of Cleveland Seidman Cancer Center Cleveland, OH
April 1995 – June 1998, University Hospitals of Cleveland Core Laboratory Cleveland, OH
•Collected and prepared specimens and performed laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Verified, recorded and reported lab results on all performed tests.
•Ensured compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of the lab equipment, instruments and work area. Developed procedures and trained new employees.
EDUCATION
1989 – 1993, Ohio University, Athens, OH
•Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology with Honors
June 1993 – June 1994, University Hospitals of Cleveland Cleveland, OH
•Clinical Training
Certifications
•American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)- Medical Technologist (MT)
oCertification Number: 194791
Awards and Technical Training Courses
•Distinguished Partners In Care Excellence Award, November 2009, University Hospitals of Cleveland Cleveland, OH
•Sysmex XE-Series Basic Operator Training, March 2007, Sysmex America Mundelein, IL
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Skill Name Skill Level Status and Experience
Clinical Assays Advanced Currently Used 17 years
Clinical Hematology Advanced/Management Currently Used 17 years
Lab Equipment Calibration Advanced Currently used 17 years
CAP/CLIA Compliance Advanced Currently Used 17 years
Test Result Validity Verification Advanced Currently Used 17 years
Lab Testing & Reporting Advanced Currently Used 17 years
Quality Control Advanced Currently Used 17 years
Clinical Chemistry Intermediate Minimally Currently Used
Clinical Flow Cytometry Intermediate Currently Used 1 year
REFERENCES
•Ruth Spates, MT(ASCP) SH, Manager Core Laboratory, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Phoenix AZ
•Pat Berg, MT(ASCP), Lead Hematology Technologist, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Phoenix AZ
•Alvin H. Schmaier, M.D., Professor of Hematology/Oncology University Hospitals of Cleveland, Medical Director of the Seidman Cancer Center Ambulatory Laboratory Cleveland OH
•Wendy Miano, DPN,RN, Chief Nursing Officer, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center Cleveland OH
•Amy Wakeling, RN, Director, Ambulatory Patient Services University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
Cleveland OH
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