AMY SCHORR
West Mifflin,PA
Summary
Looking seek and maintain full-time position within research that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dependable and dedicated candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. A detail-oriented team leader with strong communication skills and the ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Professional II
University of Pittsburgh
01.2017 - Current
- Research Coordinator, Manager of research clinic in which duties include guiding staff to ensure high standard of adherence to protocols to obtain quality data, maintain participant satisfaction, retention and safety.
- Scheduling, ordering supplies and training of new staff.
- Liaison to study directors and investigators.
- Perform research visits for All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program, visits entail physical measurements and bio specimen collection along with data entry and specimen processing.
- Assist in writing of standards of procedures and quality assurance.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Research Specialist III
University of Pittsburgh
04.1994 - 01.2017
- For twenty-three years I have worked in the Health Studies Research Center and the Ultrasound Research Lab
- Worked as a senior research assistant on the Long Life Family Study
- I efficiently performed various physical measurements, cognitive function testing, carotid ultrasound, spirometry, bone densitometry and phlebotomy.
- Study visits were administered in both participants homes and clinical settings.
- Coordinated remote blood draws with offsite phlebotomy lab that has locations throughout the United States.
- I have excellent interpersonal skills while dealing with staff and study investigators.
- All participants are treated with compassion while maintaining extreme professionalism.
- Most of my studies cohort are elderly empowering me to have exceptional communication with aged participants
- My years of experience give me superb problem solving skills
- Orientation of new employees and educating them on study protocols and testing procedures
- Other studies that I have worked on are: The Healthy Aging and Body Composition Study, The Healthy Brain Study, The Study of Women’s Health across the Nation and the Cardiovascular Health Study
- In the Ultrasound Research Lab, I performed research echocardiography and vascular exams.
- Examinations included carotid artery intimal- medial thickness measures, pulse wave velocity of the aorta and femoral arteries and ankle-brachial blood pressures.
- Assisted in developing new protocols and testing.
- Acted as manager when conditions required it.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices, fostering a high-performing team environment.
- Maintained strict safety protocols to protect staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
Clinical and Lab Instructor
Community College of Allegheny County
09.1992 - 05.1994
- Instructed students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program on how execute echocardiograms.
- Increased student comprehension of complex concepts through hands-on demonstrations and interactive experiments.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback for growth and improvement.
Echocardiographer
University of Pittsburgh
04.1989 - 06.1992
- Employed as a research echocardiographer for the Cardiovascular Health Study
- Expertly performed echocardiograms, electrocardiogram, ankle-brachial index studies and participant interviews.
- Promoted participant comfort during procedures, explaining the process step-by-step and addressing concerns.
Echocardiographer
White Oak Diagnostics
01.1987 - 05.1992
- Performed cardiac, vascular, and abdominal ultrasound exams for mobile service.
- Responsibilities included transportation and assembly of ultrasound equipment and execution of various ultrasound studies in different physician offices.
Education
Paramedic Course - Paramedic
Community College of Allegheny County/ Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA06.1988
Associate of Science - Medical Diagnostic Sonography
Community College of Allegheny County, Boyce Campus
Monroeville, PA08.1986
High School Diploma -
West Mifflin South High School
West Mifflin, PA05.1982
Skills
- Research Coordinator and manager of Bethel Park clinic
- Management of all clinic operations
- Staff Management
- Education of staff in all policy and procedure, protocol implementation and adherence
- Phlebotomy and lab processing
- Proficient in communicating with study investigators, staff, study participants and families
- Consenting participants with confirmation of comprehension
- Microsoft word, Excel, and Power Point
- Bone density technician, Cardiac and Vascular ultrasound technologist, phlebotomist, spirometry, Peroneal Nerve testing, cognitive function, physical measurements, participant interviewing, data acquisition and management
- Clinical/lab Instructor for Echocardiography program at Community College of Allegheny County, Boyce Campus
Timeline
Health Professional II
University of Pittsburgh
01.2017 - Current
Research Specialist III
University of Pittsburgh
04.1994 - 01.2017
Clinical and Lab Instructor
Community College of Allegheny County
09.1992 - 05.1994
Echocardiographer
University of Pittsburgh
04.1989 - 06.1992
Echocardiographer
White Oak Diagnostics
01.1987 - 05.1992
Paramedic Course - Paramedic
Community College of Allegheny County/ Allegheny General Hospital
Associate of Science - Medical Diagnostic Sonography
Community College of Allegheny County, Boyce Campus
High School Diploma -
West Mifflin South High School