Amanda Krawczak
Enfield,CT
Summary
Skilled and certified cytogenetics technologist proficient in industry best practices. Adept at providing the best patient care through accurate and efficient chromosome analysis and FISH testing, along with correlation of results with other labs and pathologists. Looking to apply my expertise with a progressive organiziation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cytogenetics Technologist II
Hartford Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Bone marrow, neoplastic and non-neoplastic peripheral blood, solid tumor, and products of conception culture set up and processing.
- Analyze and karyotype specimens, including complex abnormal cases.
- Give accurate results on patient specimens, using ISCN nomenclature to identify breakpoints and other anomalies.
- FISH wet lab processing on paraffin embedded tissue, HER2 specimens, and bone marrow cultures.
- FISH microscopy including analysis of paraffin embedded tissues, HER2 slides, and oncology FISH panels.
- Correlate chromosome analysis results with FISH microscopy findings.
- Collaborate with the molecular lab and pathologists to provide high quality patient results.
- Sign out final reports to the lead pathologist with accurate results and appropriate terminology and nomenclature.
- Assist in inventory and ordering lab supplies.
- Help oversee quality assurance and control. along with prepare for all inspections.
FISH Technologist
LabCorp
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Wet lab processing of Urovysion FISH
- Urovysion FISH Microscpy
- Reagent preparation and lab maintenance
- Report and write up patient findings to the lead pathologist
- Assist in lab quality assurance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2017
Skills
- ASCP certified in cytogenetics
- Ability to recognize abnormalities in chromosome analysis and FISH analysis, both low level and complex
- Knowledge of appropriate nomenclature with reporting and signing out patient cases
- Proficient in wet lab processing for both tissue culture and FISH slides
- Ability to correlate results within my team and other labs to provide the best patient results
- Can work independently and very successfully in a team environment
Certification
ASCP Certification in Cytogenetics
Timeline
Cytogenetics Technologist II
Hartford Hospital
01.2020 - Current
FISH Technologist
LabCorp
10.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Central Connecticut State University