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Aiken, South Carolina, United States

Greater Boston Area

Leavenworth, Kansas

Worked with a team of medical technologists and rotated regularly through various laboratory disciplines to include: chemistry, coagulation, hematology, immunology, immunohematology, serology and urinalysis. Processed specimens and performed various rapid tests to include: Rapid HIV, Mono, HCG, and Flu. Prepared reagents and performed daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of equipment. Monitored quality control systems and measures. Successfully participated in quality assurance programs, such as College of American Pathologist inspections and proficiency testing. Performed and calculated results for a variety of complex tests such as sterile body fluid exams, buffy coat smears, Gram Stains, special tests for hemolytic anemia, and work-ups for disseminated intravascular coagulation. Performed a broad range of blood banking duties including ABO/RH typing (tube method), type and screens, DAT, IS and full crossmatch, product modification, investigated and resolved ABO discrepancies, and transfusion reaction investigations. Ordered and returned blood and blood products from Community Blood Center in accordance with the VA’s blood usage policy. Operated the following instruments: Abobott Architect plus ci4100, Sysmex XN-2000 Automated Hematology System, ACL TOP 300 CTS Coagulation System, Beckman Coulter iChem VELOCITY Urine Chemistry System, iQ200 Select Urin Microscopy System, TOSOH Automated Glycohemoglobin Analyzer HLC-723G8, Helmer UltraCW Cell washer

Tacoma, Washington

Served as a medical technologist in the microbiology section of the Clinical Pathology Service. Provided bench instruction, advice, review, and oversight for students, residents and technicians assigned for training in the microbiology section.Processed clinical material for isolation of pathogens to include anaerobic isolation techniques. Performed a wide variety of routine and specialized procedures necessary for the identification of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, viruses and parasites utilizing classic, immunologic, and molecular techniques.Employed manual methods (e.g. spot tests, differential disks, antigen agglutinations, etc.) and automated commercial systems (e.g. Vitek, MALDI-TOF, FilmArray) to obtain rapid and accurate identifications. Utilized a range of microscopic techniques to characterize/identify pathogens such as gram stains, dark field exams and immunofluorescent stains. Performed antimicrobial susceptibility testing using Kirby-Bauer, micro dilution and gradient dilution (E test) methods. Performed EIA testing for detection of parasites such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium.Calibrated and operated equipment and instruments to correct malfunctions and verify correct instrument operation. Conducted daily quality control testing to include organizing and recording all corresponding quality control data for weekly/monthly review. Wrote, implemented and help develop protocol/standard operating procedures (SOP) for new instruments and testing procedures to meet laboratory needs.Operated the following instruments: VITEK MS, VITEK 2, BioFire FilmArray, Genexpert XVI, Sofia

Collected blood samples from patients and other potentially biohazardous specimens for medical testing. Processed specimens according to protocol.

Tacoma, Wa

Successfully completed 6 months of clinical rotations through all lab sections to include: Microbiology, Parasitology, Immunology & Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Blood Banking Performed and evaluated quality controls. Processed clinical material for isolation of pathogens to include aerobic and anaerobic isolation techniques. Read plates and correctly identified follow-up tests for all benches. Utilized a range of microscopic techniques to characterize and identify pathogens such as gram stains, dark field exams and immunofluorescent stains. Performed acid fast and modified acid-fast stains. Prepared, stained and interpreted slides using trichrome stain. Prepared and examined saline and iodine preps of direct and concentrated material for the presence of ova and parasites. Performed various routine and specialized immunological tests. Performed a wide variety of routine and specialized procedures necessary for the identification of mycobacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites utilizing classic, immunologic and molecular amplification techniques.Set up and interpreted Kirby Bauer antimicrobial susceptibility tests. Performed routine and specialized procedures in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis and related sub-specialties utilizing appropriate testing platforms and methodologies. Prepared blood smears & stained for manual cell counts. Performed PT, aPTT, and other coagulation screening tests. Calibrated, standardized, adjusted and maintained instruments. Performed ABO/Rh groupings, DAT, IAT, Crossmatches, antibody identification, phenotyping, Operated the following instruments: Vitek 2, Wescor Slide Stainer-Cytocentrifuge 7120, Roche Cobas 6000 (MPA, p501 storage) & 8000, BioRad Variant II, Chloridometer, Quickview Qual Hcg, Roche 221 Blood Gas, Adeeza (FFN), Advanced osmometer, Beckman Coulter Unicel DxH800, STA-Compact, iRICell (ichemVelocity & IQ200 Elite)

Fort Drum, Ny; Fob Pasab Afghanistan

• Promoted over peers because of demonstrated project leadership skills• Acquired over $20,000 of essential medical equipment not organic to unit including: telemedicine equipment, portable dental x-ray and portable clinical chemistry analyzer• Planned and executed “Doc-in-a-box,” a portable clinic which provided ancillary services to over 3,500 forward deployed soldiers in combat • Revamped and centralized aerial resupply plan which allowed for customizable requests of food, ammunition, medical and humanitarian aid supplies to be delivered in less than 24 hours

Fort Drum, Ny; Fob Shank Afghanistan

• Monitored point of care testing by ancillary laboratory personnel while forward deployed in combat• Developed and implemented emergency blood donation plan that incorporated over 200 donors• Redesigned layout of medical treatment and surgical facility improving patient flow efficiency

Fort Drum, Ny

• Certified over 3,000 soldiers in the Combat Lifesavers Course in preparation for combat Operation Enduring Freedom IX-X by planning and executing a brigade wide rotational plan. • Organized the reception, staging, onward movement and integration of over 8 million dollars of equipment from Fort Drum, NY to Forward Operation Base Shank, Afghanistan.

San Luis Obispo, California

• Assisted in collecting and analyzing effluent ensuring it met all water discharge requirements• Produced growth media to test water samples for total and fecal coliforms • Operated and calibrated lab equipment for daily use

Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Microbiology

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC, Biotechnology Club