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Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Partners with clinicians and pathology lab staff (both at customer accounts and external labs) to increase identification of optimal specimens for clonSEQ testing and reduce turn-around time for specimen retrieval.Builds and maintains strategic relationships with customer and external (third-party) pathology laboratoriesPartners with field teams to develop custom workflows for institution/ hospital pathology departments and provide training to key ordering personnelIdentifies and develops pathology subject matter experts at key institutions; partner with Medical Affairs to build internal champions within the accountDevelops and delivers educational programming and materials to enhance pathologist and lab staffawareness and knowledge of clonoscO testingDesigns and implements educational Initiatives to drive optimal customer behaviors related tc sample collection, storage and shipping for clonoSEQ ID and MRD testingDevelops reporting tools and provide analytic support to monitor pathology specimen calibration rates; recommend and support implementation of field-based initiatives to enhance calibration rates where applicable

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

Acutely commits to the extensive evaluation and review of bone marrow aspiration & biopsies for suspected hematologic disorders performed at the UW Medical Center, Harboview Medical Center Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and Northwest Hospital to ensure the most accurate and appropriate testing while using the pathway algorithms. Reviews flow cytometry, molecular, morphology, and cytogenetic data to enter into the pathways database to evaluate and identify if additional testing is required for diagnostic or minimal residual disease workup. Makes critical algorithmic pathway decisions based off clinical data findings attributed to patient’s current and or past medical health histories including: morphologic, cytogenetic, molecular, and flow cytometric data review; primarily analyzing hematopoietic disorders.Works side by side with the Hematopathology director and SCCA cytogenetic specialist to discuss, plan, and initiate each incoming patient’s specialized disease pathway. Identifies and corrects mistakes in medical transcripts and EVALHD orders that can critically effect treatment outcomes while troubleshooting with physicians in a timely manner. Manages the entire process of irreplaceable samples throughout multiple labs at once for bone marrow aspirates and tissue biopsies.

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

Carried out the vital role of supervision and coordination for the Hematopathology clinical laboratory technician staff. Ensured that staff were knowledgable and understood the workflow, processes, and procedures associated with specimen intake and distribution.Responsible for the superior customer service/patient care interactions between the medical center and many other clients, including international organizations.Interviewed and trained new staff, assigned/scheduled work, and scheduled leave requests.Took part in providing feedback for annual performance evaluations and acted upon disciplinary action when needed. Evaluated and improved service efficacy and effectiveness through activities such as participating in problem-solving, supporting policies, and sharing expertise contributing to project work.

Seattle, Washington

Primarily working in Swedish Medical Center’s First Hill operating rooms, I assisted physicians with the complex surgical analysis of tumor-inhabited organs.I performed extensive medical chart reviews daily to present medical histories to the pathologists prior to each case.After the initial intra-operative surgical examination and consultation of specimens with the pathologist and surgeon, I conducted complex organ analysis by cryomicrotomy tissue sectioning within the required CAP turnaround time.I also assisted with bone marrow biopsy procedures for clinical and research purposes, ensuring adequate sampling and, if necessary, determining sample priority for specific diagnostic/MRD testing.Additionally, I participated in CT/IR-guided and endoscopic fine needle aspiration procedures for immediate intra-operative diagnosis and specimen quality assurance.During operations, I assisted with complex surgical gross dissections, photography, and presentation for immediate viewing by the acting surgeons.As the lead technician, I oversaw the work progress of all pathology lab technicians at SMC’s First Hill, Cherry Hill, and Issaquah hospital sites

Seattle, Wa

Accessioned histology and cytopathology specimens from various sites and delivered them to their proper corresponding departments. Performed both patient and specimen data entry, including the completion and verification of corresponding requisition documentations. Carefully handled processing errors and the execution of other laboratory duties.Assumed the role of a medical courier to various Swedish Medical Center departments to ensure that specimens were delivered to the lab in a timely manor.

Associate Of Science - As (In Progress), Biology, General

High School Diploma