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Palmerston North, Wanganui-Manawatu, New Zealand

Palmerston North, Wanganui-Manawatu, New Zealand

Use of manual and automated DNA and RNA extraction methods. Veterinary testing for small and large animal infection using PCR. Pre-processing of specimens such as ear notches, milk, swabs, semen, faeces. Responsibility for COVID-19 set up and PCR testing, team training, results/analysis and release, SOP development- current APC with Medical Sciences Council.

New Zealand

A rewarding role training and supporting lab teams in using molecular assays. Strong achievement in rapid COVID test roll outs under lockdown and pandemic conditions. Use of virtual technology to train teams during the pandemic. Education of lab teams on cytology-based technology. Tender document preparation and presentation. Proven relationship development and reliability.

Palmerston North

Diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Human Papillomavirus infection. Routine use of decontamination and careful sample preparation techiques to minimise contamination. Additional responsibility for staff training, staff competency sign off, stock control and ordering, result sign-out to the clinician (HPV) and standard operating procedure review.

Palmerston North Hospital, Nz

Cytologist working in non-gynaecological (respiratory, urinary) and ThinPrep gynaecological cytology having completed the Vocational Registration Programme in Cervical Cytology (VRPCC) through the NZ National Cervical Pathology Training School (NCPTS). Imager trained in a laboratory recieving both community and hospital cases. Additional duties include data entry, sample preparation and slide filing. Additionally, I regularly perfom rapid on-site evaluation at ultrasound/ bronchoscopy/ CT, requiring accurate and clear communication with the imaging clinicians.

Palmerston North Hospital Nz

Processing of a range of routine community and hospital patient samples for bacterial growth and identification, using automation including MALDI-TOF technology and antibiotic susceptibility testing technology. Manual antibiotic susceptibility testing using EUCAST. On call work for urgent specimens and limited specialist training in fungal culture and identification.

Palmerston North Hospital, Nz

Part-time Medical Laboratory Technician in a busy microbiology department recieving both community and hospital work. Performing on-call processing of urgent samples (CSF, aspirates, blood cultures).Microbiological analysis of a range of routine specimens (swabs, urines, faeces, sputa) from put up to plate reading. Use of manual bacterial identification techniques such as biochemical, agglutination and other manual system such as CLSI for bacterial antibiotic sensitivity testing. Specialist trained for Mycobacterial microscopy, preparation and decontamination techniques.

Palmerston North Nz

Lab demonstration for the Cytology 1 week block course each year for the 300 level (3rd year) Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science course (Paper: Histological technique and Medical Cytology). Answering of student queries regarding microscopy and cell morphology. Aiding lecturer in conducting and marking the cytology laboratory test.

Palmerston North

This role involved greeting of customers, direction within the store and point of sale duties such as cash handling. An enjoyable role working in a team focussed organisation with an exceptional reputation for customer service.

The Plaza, Palmerston North

Sole charge sales assistant role manning a calendar stand in a busy mall with a focus on customer service and maximising seasonal sales over the Christmas period. Part of the team which were season winners of the international Calendar Club store of the year, from 650 stores worldwide.

Master'S Degree (Distinction), Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research And Allied Professions, Distinction

Research project: Prevalence of Lymphogranuloma venereum and Mycoplasma genitalium infections in the Wellington region of New Zealand.

Bachelor'S Degree (Distinction), Medical Laboratory Science, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Class Representative for second year Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science class.

National Certificate Of Educational Achievement (Ncea), Merit

NCEA Level 1 NCEA Level 2 NCEA Level 3