Assistant Training
Resume:
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Oakwood, Georgia
30566
Beth A. Getzel HT (ASCP)
Objective: I would like to secure a full time position with an established organization that offers educational opportunities and personal development. I offer a great work ethic, positive attitude and strong technical skills in the anatomic pathology laboratory.
Experience:
7/2008-Present Gainesville Regional Pathology Associates, Gainesville, Georgia
Pathology Assistant
Responsibilities include: gross surgical pathology dissection and dictation; immediate exam of fresh tissue for frozen section; sample submission and case dictation. Autopsy and histology duties as required to include: prosection, dictation, micrometry, staining, cover slipping and special stains.
8/2011-2/2012 Bako Pathology, Alpharetta Georgia
Histology Tech
Responsibilities include: Embedding, cutting, transferring, staining and mounting skin punch biopsies for Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density testing.
8/2009-11/2011 Northeast Georgia Health Systems, Gainesville,Georgia
Lab Assistant
Responsibilities include: Point of entry for clinical laboratory. Ordering and processing of blood, urine, stool, csf, and other body fluids. Centrifuging and pouring off of serum and plasma samples. Investigating special requests and interacting with referring physicians. Computer based resulting and immediate response testing.
Histology responsibilities include: embedding, micrometry, staining, cover slipping and quality control.
3/2004 – 8/2009 Georgia Department of Corrections, Alto, Georgia
Correctional Officer
Responsibilities include: assuring the safety of the community, my fellow officers and the inmates assigned to my supervision. The performance of these duties includes the constant and accurate accountability of all inmates assigned to my post, maintaining an extremely high level of sanitation, and also maintaining the enforcement of policy and procedure to include structure and discipline. Policy requires; accurate documentation of daily activities and incidents, appropriate appearance and conduct, as well as general professional interaction with staff and inmates.
I have also had the opportunity to participate in SMU training, Shock Shield training, Spectrum and Correctional Recovery Academy training, firearms and general staff training as provided by the institution.
11/2001 - 8/2003 Bayless Pathmark Inc. Cleveland, Ohio
Pathology Assistant:
Responsibilities include: gross surgical pathology dissection and dictation; immediate exam of fresh tissue for frozen section; necropsy dissection, sample submission and case dictation; dermatopathology gross examination and dictation. I also assisted in the training of a new employee, including: embedding, cutting and staining of frozen sections; cytology preparation and staining; and general equipment maintenance.
1997 -2001 Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati,
St Luke Hospitals East and West, Jewish Hospital, Christ Hospital, University Hospital
Dec 2000 - 11/2001 Pathology Assistant, Jewish Hospital
Performed gross dissection and dictation of all surgical and referral cases.
Prosected, dictated, and submitted hospital-based necropsies.
Established three new written procedures, computer based and inter-departmental policy.
Maintained appropriate documentation as required by CAP.
July 98- Dec 2000 Director Morgue Operations, University Hospital
Supervised up to 15 resident pathologists with 2 pathology assistants and up to 5 pathology technicians.
Assisted in the instruction of resident pathologists in hospital based adult necropsies (346 total)
Assisted in fetal/infant necropsies, to include chromosome collection, microbial testing, and
X-rays (200+ total)
Assisted in the formation of support department, Office of Decedent Affairs
Performed infant and fetal cremations
Maintained all supplies and forms required by the department.
Established multiple written Standards of Operations, currently in use
Point of contact for research interactions such as The Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Assisted the department of Histology with embedding, cutting, staining, and cover slipping.
Maintained adequate staffing for weekend and holiday requirements.
Participated in staff training and implementation of new, networked pathology computer system, Tamtron 2000
Assisted in the creation of written procedure for appropriate utilization of computer based tracking and documentation.
Maintained appropriate documentation as required by CAP
Aug.97-July 98 Pathology Technician, St. Luke Hospital West
Accessioned surgical and referral cases.
Prepared cytology specimens for examination.
Maintained stain and chemical stock and rotations.
Assisted in forensic and hospital based necropsies (76 total)
Maintained appropriate documentation as required by CAP.
Feb. 97- Aug. 97 Specimen Processor/Phlebotomist, St. Luke Hospital, West
Collected blood samples from adults, children and infants a clinical setting.
Performed forensic blood and urine collections, with chain of custody handling requirements.
Prepared specimens for transport to alternate facilities.
Directed physicians on appropriate specimen collection requirements.
Maintained appropriate documentation as required by CAP.
Education:
ASCP HT Certified
Approximately 70 semester hours completed at various institutions with concentration in Biology and Chemistry.
Other interests:
Volunteer EMT/Firefighter, Crescent Springs Volunteer Fire Department
Crescent Springs, KY
Volunteer EMT, Boone County Water Rescue Team
Burlington, KY
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