Medical Technologist MT(ASCP)

Sharon Gillett

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EDUCATION

Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, TX

First year classes, Certificate of Excellence in Research, (9 credit hours toward completion, spring 2010)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Allied Health, Lubbock, TX

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, summa cum laude, Banner bearer, Dean's list, Breedlove Scholarship, Dean’s Academic Achievement Award

CREDENTIALS

MT (ASCP) Medical Technologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology #185419

LABORATORY RELATED EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENCE

Student Assistant, Texas Tech University (TTU), Food Safety Lab, Sept 09 – May 10

Mapping and organizing a freezer of 40,000 Salmonella and E. Coli isolates.

General Supervisor, Physician Network Services, Lubbock, TX. Dec 00 – Nov 03

300,000+ tests/year moderate complexity reference lab. Hired, trained and supervised 5 employees. Operated lab to meet accreditation requirements. Applied my expertise and experience to correct preexisting accreditation deficiencies from January, 2001 inspection by Texas Department of Health and qualified PNS Lab for CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act, 1988) Ensured Certificate renewal in February 2003. . Updated the lab procedure manual. Researched, evaluated, chose and implemented an information system. Earned merit raises at each performance review. Lab sold to CPL in July, 2003.

Medical Technologist, Covenant Hospital Levelland, Levelland, TX. Apr 00 – Nov 00

Solo Generalist. Performed stat and routine testing in all departments. Rotated weekends and emergency overnight call duty.

Medical Technologist, Union County General Hospital, Clayton, NM. Oct 99 – Dec 00

Solo Generalist. Performed stat and routine testing in all departments. Performed blood gasses and therapeutic phlebotomy. Covered lab from noon on Friday through noon on Monday, including overnight call duty.

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Medical Technologist –University Medical Center (UMC), Lubbock, TX. May 95 – Sept 99

In all positions at UMC I wrote detailed training guides for students and new employees and met all continuing education and proficiency testing requirements. At each position change I learned new procedures, instrumentation and techniques.

• Hematology Testing in hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis both automated and manual. Assisted in bone marrow collection. Served as Inspector with CAP team. Earned a pay bonus for cost-saving ideas. Performed specialized procedures and stains.

• Virology Testing in virology, including IFA/DFA stains, cell cultures, shell vial cultures and EIA. Analyzed specimens by culture, DFA and EIA testing for Chlamydia sp. Set up and read cultures for Legionella sp., C. difficle and Mycoplasma/Ureoplasma sp. Obtained patient samples for testing. Managed inventory and ordered supplies. Maintained sterility and viability of cell lines.

• Generalist Assisted in validation of Laboratory Information System software. Special procedures in Transfusion Services. Radiation Safety Training.

• General Supervisor – Second and Third Shifts

General supervision of the entire laboratory and 8-22 employees covering second and third shifts. Performed stat and routine testing in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, microbiology, and transfusion service. Mentored a nontraditional employee while Supervisor at UMC, resulting in competent long-term team member.

• Generalist Medical Technologist, Rapid Response Laboratory UMC STAT lab with 30 minute turnaround.

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

2008 “Public Health: A timeline of attempts to control disease,” at 24th Annual All-University Conference on the Advancement of Women in Higher Education, Texas Tech University

2007 in Research and Discovery: Landmarks and Pioneers in American Science, Russell M. Lawson, ed., (Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe Inc. 2007): “Inoculation,” “Vaccination,” and “Tetanus”

MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

 Lubbock Meals on Wheels Kitchen Volunteer, June 10 - present

 Lubbock County District Attorney’s Office Volunteer June 09-present

 SACS Compliance Committee, Honors College, Texas Tech University 2008 - 2009

 Texas Tech Therapeutic Riding Center Volunteer, 2008 - present

 Lubbock Interfaith Fellowship for Equality, 2007 – Present

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