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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Performs serological, DNA, and molecular assays in histocompatibility to select appropriate recipients for Solid Organ, Deceased Donor, and human stem cell transplantation- Operate complex diagnostic instrumentation and uses a variety of different laboratory information systems to communicate and verify testing- Identifies and troubleshoots any issues that may adversely affect patient results and actively works to resolve them efficiently- Practices appropriate biosafety protocols and handles irretrievable laboratory specimens

- Build and maintain student schedules- Coordinate with educational institutes, students, and other program staff to facilitate clinical placement- Organize and perform administrative duties for all students and labs participating in clinical education

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Develop competencies and objectives based off national certifying bodies and internal laboratory procedures- Train and educate MLT students on biosafety, lab protocols and professionalism in the laboratory through hands-on application, simulation, and short lectures- Coordinates with interdisciplinary team to organize safe and effective learning experiences and opportunities

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Performs various microbiological assays and tests to identify relevant pathogens and their antibiotic susceptibilities- Use of brightfield and fluorescent microscopy for screening and analysis of specimens- Operates complex diagnostic instrumentation and uses a variety of different laboratory information systems to communicate and result testing - Practices biosafety and handles CL-2 laboratory specimensInstrumentation & Software- Cerner Millenium- Epicenter- BD Kiestra- Roche 6800- BD Bactec

Ottawa, Canada Area

Projects:- Providing education to client sites about Microbiology specific LIS orderables and workflows- Improving lab to lab LIS communication; Meditech to Cerner Millenium; auditing changes and issuesJob Description:- Responsible for the collection, receiving, and accessioning of all samples for diagnostic testing and results reporting of clinical samples. - Preparation and setup of samples for analysis including but not limited to; centrifugation, plating, and sterile and anaerobic procedures- Identifies and resolves unsuitable specimens for testing.- Practices biosafety and CL-2 laboratory specimens.

Ottawa, Canada Area

My microbiology, histology, and pathology rotations were done at The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus. My biochemistry, transfusion science, and hematology rotations were done at l'hôpital Montfort. Knowledge of calibration, QC, troubleshooting, and maintenance on the following instruments:-Roche COBAS 501e and 6000-ABL 90 Blood Analyzers-Basic urinalysis machines-Basic osmometer machines-Emmunocor Echo -Vitek 2-Basic H&E automatic stainers-Automatic histology processors (closed system)-Bactec blood culture incubatorsBasic knowledge and experience with the following LIS:- Cerner Millenium - Meditech- EPIC

- Assists in securing clinical practicum opportunities, including the solicitation of affiliates based on Program needs- Provides students with any required direction in order to ensure preclinical readiness- Collaborates with Site Coordinators and Program Coordinator to organize and monitor student practicum experiences- Communicates administrative information between the college and clinical sites- Provides administrative assistance to site coordinators, clinical instructors, students and key faculty in support of practicum phase learning- Ensures current affiliation agreements (MOAs) are maintained by the Health Sciences Department

I write articles on clinical education, training methods, and student management. My most recent work has been with Clinical Lab Manager magazine.

Kingston, Ontario

- Organized guest speakers from different areas of the Medical Laboratory profession to speak at the college- Organized social events to strengthen the student community of Medical Laboratory program students- Organized a Mental Health Space dedicated to promoting mental wellness for Medical Laboratory program students; this was with the help of a Mental Health Awareness Grant from CSMLS- Held monthly Canadian Blood Services recruitment booths to increase local blood donors- Planned and maintained a bulletin board of club events and Mental Health promotion- Applied for grants to improve the program and school; Mental Health Awareness Grant ($250) and grant for a new microscope for students ($3000)

Waterloo, Ontario

- Created a training program for over 30 staff in the aquatic department that consisted of 10 instructional videos, worksheets for the 4 different aquatic safety programs, and a multi-day training session.- Maintained operational standards for water quality and chemistry, municipal and provincial safety requirements, and facility programming. - Responsible for the safety and compliance of over 200 patrons and up to 10 staff during peak hours of operation.- Performed first aid and CPR with a team in high-pressure situations and followed-up with appropriate emergency procedures and incident reports.

Master Of Education - Med, Health Professions Education

Advanced Diploma, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research And Allied Professions

Graduated with Distinction.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Honours Science

Microbiology focus French Studies Minor

Certificate In Clinical Education, Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching

Avancé 1, French Studies

International Baccalaureate