Clarissa E. Peña
McAllen,Texas
Summary
Experienced and motivated Clinical Laboratory Scientist with a strong departmental operations and leadership background. Eager to continue teaching at a higher education level as a lecturer, where I can share my knowledge and expertise to support the development and success of future healthcare professionals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PART-TIME LECTURER
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
08.2023 - Current
LABORATORY MANAGER
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
McAllen, Texas
03.2018 - Current
LABORATORY TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
G. Scot Johnson Pediatrics
McAllen, Texas
01.2013 - Current
LABORATORY SUPERVISOR
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
McAllen, Texas
01.2007 - 03.2018
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST-GENERALIST
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
McAllen, Texas
12.2000 - 12.2006
Education
MASTER OF HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP -
Western Governors University
Austin, Texas08.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, Texas12.2000
Skills
- Mentoring and teamwork
- Positive attitude
- Patience and organization
- Quick decision-making
- Regulatory compliance
- Critical thinking
Certification
- American Society for Clinical Pathology, Medical Technologist (MT)
- National Credentialing Agency, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Professional Developement
- Brightspace COLTT Beyond Basics- UTRGV COLTT- scheduled 4/30/25
- Teaching Online Classes- UTRGV- current
- B3 CSP Course Designation- UTRGV COLTT- 3/28/25
- Brightspace Essentials Navigation and Content Creation- UTRGV COLTT- 2/26/25
Timeline
PART-TIME LECTURER
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
08.2023 - Current
LABORATORY MANAGER
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
03.2018 - Current
LABORATORY TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
G. Scot Johnson Pediatrics
01.2013 - Current
LABORATORY SUPERVISOR
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2018
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST-GENERALIST
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
12.2000 - 12.2006
MASTER OF HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP -
Western Governors University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
University of Texas Pan American
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