Certified Medical Technologist
Resume:
Kasha Wilhelm
Texas City, TX 77590
Phone: cell: 409-***-****
E-mail: ************@***.***
Professional Objective
Highly productive, dedicated and conscientious professional seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist position in which I can utilize my advanced laboratory skills and experience of 20 years to ensure high quality laboratory services and patient care/ To become a valuable member within a team environment and to contribute my knowledge, skills, and work ethic to benefit the company and my career.
Education
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas: Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science
August, 1991
Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas: General Studies / Undergraduate in Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science
August 1985 – 1989
Employment
Ampian Staffing, Salt Lake City, UT
From March 2011 to August 2011
Medical Technologist
Travel assignments throughout the Hawaiian Islands
Employment cont’d
Spring E.R. Minor Emergency Center for Quality Infusion Care
From February 2010 to January 2011
Senior Operating Medical Technologist
Operations include Chemistry, Hematology, POC, Urinalysis and CoAg
Patients Medical Center, Pasadena, Texas
From March 2007 to Oct 2008
Medical Technologist
Utilizing Chemistry, Hematology, POC, CoAg, Blood Bank, Toxicology, UA, Serology, Microbiology, Immunology and Phlebotomy. Experience includes Managing the Chemistry and Blood Gas POC Testing, Beckman DXC , Siemens analyzers including Centaurs and Advia 120/2120, Sysmex CoAg/ UF 100 urinalysis/ clintek systems and MEDITECH LIS
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
From 1994 to 2007
Department of Clinical Chemistry
Medical Technologist II
Responsibilities included: High Volume Lab, Chemistry,
Special Chemistry, Hematology, POC, Blood gases, Trauma Center Laboratory and Toxicology, maintaining Q.C./Q.A., trouble-shooting and repairing instruments, ensuring specimen integrity, analyzing reporting and reviewing test results in a timely manner with accuracy, and maintaining laboratory quality necessary to maintain and exceed all compliance to CAP and other regulatory agencies. Extensive experience with CERNER LIS Systems, Vitros 950/250/Fusion, Siemens Centaurs, Cliniteks, TDX/FLX, ADX, IRIS UA, and COBAS FARA systems
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
From 1991 to 1994
Department of Anesthesiology
Critical Care Blood Gas Medical Technologist I
Responsibilities included: Acute Care technologist for only Blood Gas Lab in Hospital, analyzing, reporting critical results for open heart surgeries, all ICU departments, and Trauma Center.
Blood gases, COox, chemistry, osmo , COP, POC
Training students, new employees and respiratory therapists, troubleshooting and repairing analyzers; also instrumental in formation of the satellite blood gas laboratories.
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
From 1989 to 1991
Department of Pharmacology
Immunology Endocrine Lab Asst and Histologist
Responsibilities included: Histology Neurology; histological preparations of animal tissue, assisted in surgical procedures and collection of important research data.
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
From 1/1991 to 8/1991
Student Affiliate to Blood Bank Research , and a laboratory assistant of the Veteran’s Administration Outpatient Clinic from 10/1988 to 5/1989.
Major duties / responsibilities:
Responsibilities include providing extensive documentation of all Q.C./ Q.A. issues, including maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting and problem solving. Operating all instruments used for testing analysis along with performing preventative and routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. Assuring laboratory compliance and conformity to state and federal regulatory agencies such as CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, NELAC, and TCEQ. Maintaining complete and accurate records along with writing, defining, and implementing standard operating procedures ( SOPs) and manuals. Evaluate new procedures, performing routine and complex test procedures recognizing deviation from expected results, analyzing and correcting problems using scientific principles. Maintain inventory of reagents and supplies. Instructed and trained new personnel and students.
Certification
Hawaii Licensed Current, BSCLS (ASCP), August 1991 & BSCLS (NCA), August, 1991
Honors and Awards
1997 Honor Roll Recipient with letter of congratulations from Dr. Walker, Academic Scholarship from Ken Whitlow Rotary Rotary Club for 2 years, Nederland High School Honor Graduate, Member of Alpha Lambda Delta National College Freshman Honor Society.
References upon request
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