Medical Technologist
Resume:
THOMAS C. JOSEPH, MS, MT (ASCP)
South Windsor, CT 06074
Ph: 860-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a challenging position in a healthcare institution or clinical laboratory where I can utilize my qualifications and skills to its best level for the patient care.
Professional License:
Licensed Medical Technologist with ASCP certification
Education:
University of Hartford, Connecticut, 1996
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology with a GPA of 3.8
University of Bhopal, India, 1990
Master of Science in Zoology with specialization in Entomology in first grade
Mahatma Gandhi University, India, 1998
Bachelor of Science in Biology in first grade
Experience:
The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, CT
April 2011 – Present: Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
Working as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist at a fast paced clinical laboratory in Hematology, Chemistry and Microbiology departments.
Eastern Connecticut Health Network, Manchester, CT
August 2004 –January 2011: Clinical Laboratory Specialist.
Worked as a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor at two hospital based laboratories and at three offsite cancer center laboratories.
Supervised a work force of 25 Medical Technologists, performed all QC inspections, monitor QA programs, staff scheduling, training, performance evaluations, implementation of new analyzers/procedures and all other management duties to produce quality test results for the patients in a timely manner. Familiar with JACHO/HIPPA compliances/regulations.
Performed multiple CAP inspections at other healthcare facilities
Active in multiple committees including safety, budget, planning etc.
New Britain General Hospital, New Britain, CT
January 1997 – July 04: Lead Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
Worked as a charge technologist with some responsibilities in management, maintenance, trouble-shooting, moderate to minor repairing etc. of sophisticated analyzers, as well as being resource personnel for the laboratory.
Assisted physicians in obtaining bone marrow, bone marrow slide preparation & staining, preliminary review of the smears for quality management etc.
Performed all types of clinical laboratory tests including complex special tests in Hematology, Chemistry and Coagulation departments.
Performed QC inspections, CAP surveys, trained new employees and students.
Worked as the charge technologist to keep the laboratory in compliance with CAP, JACHO, HIPPA regulations.
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, CT
May 1996 - November 1997: Medical Technologist.
Performed all duties of a clinical laboratory technologist including analysis of blood and body fluids. Performed phlebotomy.
Capital Community and Technical College, Hartford, CT
August 1994 - December 1994: Tutor.
Worked as a Tutor in General biology and helped students to complete their projects.
Department of Science and Technology, State of Kerala, India.
January 1992 to June 1994: Research Assistant.
Prepared statistical data for the Govt. sponsored project by collecting environmental, chemical and biological samples from the project site. Reported project results to the concerned authorities.
Skills:
Experience in working with Laboratory information systems such as Cerner, Sunquest, Meditech, CoPath etc. Successfully completed the advanced training on LH 750, LH 500 and ACL-Advance offered by Beckman Coulter. Successfully completed the advanced training workshops offered by the Abbott Laboratories on CellDyn 4000. Experience in operating automated laboratory analyzers like ACL Top 500, Vitros 5600 Chemistry analyzers, Tosoh G8, Vitros 950, Vitros ECi, Axsym, LH 755, LH 500, GEN S, Coulter STKS, CellDyn 3500, CellDyn 4000, Abbott automatic slide maker (SMS), ACL-Advance, ACL 3000/1000, MLA1600, MLA1000, Atlas, Clinitek500, Clinitek200 etc. Experience in doing manual differentials, body fluids, urinalysis, bone marrow preparation and hematological special staining. Experience in Special Chemistry procedures like ELISA, RIA and other enzyme markers. Experience working in Blood Bank and transfusion services. Experience in operating multiple Windows operating systems, Microsoft office software etc. Bilingual.
Academic Recognition:
Enrolled in Dean’s list at University of Hartford in 1996.
Nominated for the National Lambda Tau honorary student award in Medical Technology for the year 1995 - 96.
Secretary of the Beta Lambda Tau of the Lambda Tau chapter at University of Hartford from 1995 to 1996. Student member of the Board of Registry (ASCP) from 95 to 96.
Vice Chairman of the Zoology Association at S.S.L. Jain College, Bhopal, India.
References available upon request
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