Medical Assistant Quality Assurance
Resume:
Jessica L. Martin HT, ASCP
Northfield, NH 03276
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Work History
Histotechnician Lakes Region General Hospital Laconia, NH 1996-current
Jessica has been employed as a histotechnologist at Lakes Region General Hospital for fifteen years. She was trained in the field of Histology on the job. Jessica is certified with the American Society of Clinical pathology (ASCP) since 2005. Her job duties include:
• Routine workup of surgical and cytology specimens including embedding, microtomy and staining.
• Perform and troubleshoot special stain techniques
• Accessioning of surgical specimens
• Preparation of cytology specimens
• Assisting pathologists with gross procedures
• Maintaining waste and tissue disposal
• Maintaining all equipment
• Recycles alcohol and xylene
• Maintains safe work environment
• Filing blocks and slides
• Assists with keeping procedures current
• Documenting quality assurance of staining, temperatures, equipment and variances.
• Inventory control and ordering supplies
Phlebotomist Lakes Region General Hospital Laconia, NH 1995-1996
Jessica was employed as a phlebotomist for approximately one year. This position included performing venipuncture on inpatients and outpatients, collecting specimens of various types, sending specimens to reference labs, working independently in the satellite lab, registering patients and accessioning specimens. This position required working with various departments of the hospital and a good bedside manner.
Education
University of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ 2008
Associate of Arts in Health Administration
This online degree program taught management skills in the social services field. It was an eye opening experience which required much discipline.
Lakes Region General Hospital
On the job training required learning techniques taught by peers. Freida Carson’s text “Histology A self-Instructional Text” was studied and techniques were developed. The combination of good support from fellow peers and studying hard afforded an understanding for the field of Histotechnology.
Northeast Career Schools, Manchester NH 1994- 1995
Jessica completed a comprehensive Medical Assistant Training Program and a 160 hour externship. Jessica learned several administrative and clinical skills which have served well in the histology lab.
Bay State College, Boston MA 1992-1993
Completed one year of schooling toward Associates Degree in a Medical Assistant Program and completed the following courses: Anatomy & Physiology, Clinical Assisting, Psychology, Medical Terminology, Child Growth & Development.
Certifications
HT, ASCP June 2005- June 2008, HTCM, ASCP June 2008- June 2011, HTCM, ASCP June 2011- June 2013
Qualifications
• Ability to work competently with a team or independently
• Excellent organizational skills
• Fifteen years on the job experience
• ASCP Certification
• Ability to troubleshoot variances efficiently
• Eagerness to learn new skills
Memberships
Jessica is a member of the VT/NH Society of Histotechnology National Society of Histotechnology. Jessica attends workshops for continuing education through these organizations as well as being a member of ASCP Re-member program.
References furnished upon request.
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