David Kirschenmann
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Pathologist Assistant
Main Line Health Laboratories- Lankenau Hospital
11.1991 - 12.2023
- Prepared samples for slides and created specimen diagram.
- Labeled and stored tissue samples and specimens, and verified specimen numbering and related requisitions.
- Took specimen photographs before and after dissection for records.
- Completed regular safety training to meet OSHA standards.
- Conducted specimen evisceration and dissection.
- Read clinical information to determine specific pathologic examination to complete.
- Examined specimens to identify pathologic conditions.
- Maintained laboratory sanitation, organization and appearance.
- Dictated examination findings using sufficient detail.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Supervised residents, and medical students in activities listed above
- Supervised, mentored, and evaluated Pathologist Assistant students in activities listed above
- Presented to Radiology Tech students basic gross pathology
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
- Carried out biohazard and chemical hazard waste material disposal.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
Pathologist Assistant
Main Line Health Laboratories- Bryn Mawr Hospital
06.1989 - 11.1991
- Prepared samples for slides and created specimen diagram.
- Labeled and stored tissue samples and specimens, and verified specimen numbering and related requisitions.
- Carried out biohazard and chemical hazard waste material disposal.
- Took specimen photographs before and after dissection for records.
- Completed regular safety training to meet OSHA standards.
- Conducted specimen evisceration and dissection.
- Read clinical information to determine specific pathologic examination to complete.
- Examined specimens to identify pathologic conditions.
- Maintained laboratory sanitation, organization and appearance.
- Dictated examination findings using sufficient detail.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Pathologist Assistant
Pennsylvania Hospital
06.1987 - 06.1989
- Prepared samples for slides and created specimen diagram.
- Labeled and stored tissue samples and specimens, and verified specimen numbering and related requisitions.
- Carried out biohazard and chemical hazard waste material disposal.
- Took specimen photographs before and after dissection for records.
- Completed regular safety training to meet OSHA standards.
- Conducted specimen evisceration and dissection.
- Read clinical information to determine specific pathologic examination to complete.
- Examined specimens to identify pathologic conditions.
- Maintained laboratory sanitation, organization and appearance.
- Dictated examination findings using sufficient detail.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Education
Master of Health Science - Pathologist Assistant
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05.1987
Bachelor of Science - Biology.
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV05.1985
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Biohazard Disposal
- Safety Compliance
- Aseptic Procedures
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Abnormality and Disease Detection
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Lab Equipment Maintenance
- Process Improvements
- Medical Interpretation
- Patient Records Documentation
- Specimen Collection
- Aseptic Techniques
- HIPAA Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Troubleshooting
Timeline
Pathologist Assistant
Main Line Health Laboratories- Lankenau Hospital
11.1991 - 12.2023
Pathologist Assistant
Main Line Health Laboratories- Bryn Mawr Hospital
06.1989 - 11.1991
Pathologist Assistant
Pennsylvania Hospital
06.1987 - 06.1989
Master of Health Science - Pathologist Assistant
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science - Biology.
West Virginia Wesleyan College