Microbiologist

Terri L. Kerivan

Objective

To use my extensive laboratory knowledge and research experience in a rewarding position

Experience

February, 2012-present Kettering Medical Center Kettering, Ohio

Medical Technologist/Microbiologist

Responsible for reading, evaluating, and reporting all microbiology specimens in a high-volume laboratory.

Use of the Misys and Sunquest Information System.

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March, 2008-present Wright State University Dayton, Ohio

Teaching assistant for the Microbiology Lab

Prepare and assist teaching the microbiology lab for the first year medical students.

Order necessary supplies for weekly labs.

April, 1998-March, 2010 Miami Valley Hospital Dayton, Ohio

Research Microbiologist Manager (April, 2007-March, 2010)

Responsibilities included the day to day operation and management of the Clinical Research/Infectious Disease Laboratory (CLIA and CAP accredited laboratory). Ordering of equipment, reagents, lab supplies, CAP proficiency testing, quality management and assurance, writing and updating procedure manuals, ordering of updated CLSI guidelines on a yearly basis, billing of clinical testing, calibration of laboratory equipment on a semi-annual and annual basis.

Successful passing of the CAP inspections with no deficiencies noted.

Specialized microbiology testing includes: fungal and bacterial susceptibilities, repetitive sequence-based PCR testing using the Diversilab system used for epidemiology purposes, assisting in various research projects as necessary, including research study with The Montgomery County Combined Health District. Worked closely with Dayton’s ID physicians and Infection Control Department.

Safety Officer for the Clinical Research Department

Support position as a Research Microbiologist (April, 1998-March, 2007)

January, 1986-September, 2008 CompuNet Clinical Laboratory Dayton, Ohio

Bench Microbiologist

Performed all bench areas of the microbiology lab: urines, respiratory, wounds, bloods, anaerobes, parasitology, acid-fast, mycology, susceptibilities, PCR testing.

Worked efficiently and accurately in an extremely high-volume laboratory.

Responsible for daily and weekend schedule for 15 years.

Trained new employees, medical technology students, ID fellows, and medical students.

Education

University of Dayton: Bachelor of Science with a Major in Medical Technology

13 month Medical Technology Internship performed at Miami Valley Hospital

ASCP registered #MT-155304

Member of SCACM (South Central Association for Clinical Microbiology)

References

David Uddin, Ph.D.

Miami Valley Hospital

Clinical Research Director

Laurie Elder, Ph.D

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Associate Professor, Pathology

Mandy Brown, MT (ASCP)

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories

Microbiology Technologist

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