JANET CONTE
Kent,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experience in PowerPath and CoPath reporting systems. Certified and experienced in ThinPrep and SurePath specimen screening. Also experienced in ThinPrep processing for both gyn and non-gyn specimens.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
CYTOTECHNOLOGIST
Cellnetix Pathology
12.2007 - 04.2024
- Participated in case conferences to review complex cases with interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration for improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with pathologists to ensure accurate diagnoses, contributing to optimal patient care.
- Assisted in decreasing false negatives by conducting thorough follow-up examinations on previous cases.
- Mentored new Cytotechnologists joining lab team, sharing expertise and best practices for successful integration into workplace.
- Aided in early detection of cancer by performing comprehensive screening of Pap smears and other body fluids.
- Supported clinical decision-making by providing accurate reports on patient samples within established turnaround times.
- Consistently updated personal knowledge of industry advancements and cytology best practices through attending conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- Increased lab proficiency through continuous education on current cytology practices and emerging technology advancements.
- Collaborated with laboratory management to implement new technologies and procedures leading to increased efficiency and improved patient care.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy by diligently reviewing and interpreting cytology specimens.
- Promoted a safe working environment by maintaining cleanliness and compliance with all safety regulations within the laboratory setting.
- Reduced errors through diligent verification of patient information before analysis, ensuring proper specimen identification and handling.
- Improved laboratory efficiency with meticulous organization and timely completion of tasks.
- Actively participated in quality assurance initiatives aimed at improving overall laboratory performance.
- Maintained quality control standards by adhering to laboratory protocols and guidelines, ensuring reliable test results.
- Contributed to a team-focused environment through clear communication and cooperation with colleagues, enhancing overall laboratory performance.
- Streamlined processes by implementing efficient slide preparation techniques, maximizing productivity without compromising quality.
- Adjusted, maintained or repaired laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
- Maintained effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation or laboratory safety.
- Evaluated abnormal cell structures and consulted with pathologists to gain further data about identified features.
- Fostered lab safety and protected team members by following established protocols and reporting safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
Cytotechnologist
Laboratory Corporation Of America (Dynacare)
07.2001 - 09.2007
- Collaborated with pathologists to ensure accurate diagnoses, contributing to optimal patient care.
- Promoted a safe working environment by maintaining cleanliness and compliance with all safety regulations within the laboratory setting.
- Mentored new Cytotechnologists joining the lab team, sharing expertise and best practices for successful integration into the workplace.
- Improved laboratory efficiency with meticulous organization and timely completion of tasks.
- Prepared educational materials for staff training sessions to ensure consistency in cytology knowledge across the team.
- Increased lab proficiency through continuous education on current cytology practices and emerging technology advancements.
- Actively participated in quality assurance initiatives aimed at improving overall laboratory performance.
- Contributed to a team-focused environment through clear communication and cooperation with colleagues, enhancing overall laboratory performance.
- Maintained quality control standards by adhering to laboratory protocols and guidelines, ensuring reliable test results.
- Reduced errors through diligent verification of patient information before analysis, ensuring proper specimen identification and handling.
- Aided in the early detection of cancer by performing comprehensive screening of Pap smears and other body fluids.
- Consistently updated personal knowledge of industry advancements and cytology best practices through attending conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- Supported clinical decision-making by providing accurate reports on patient samples within established turnaround times.
- Collaborated with laboratory management to implement new technologies and procedures leading to increased efficiency and improved patient care.
- Assisted in decreasing false negatives by conducting thorough follow-up examinations on previous cases.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy by diligently reviewing and interpreting cytology specimens.
- Fostered lab safety and protected team members by following established protocols and reporting safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
- Adjusted, maintained or repaired laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
- Analyzed cell component color, size and shape to detect patterns and abnormal occurrences.
- Observed all defined lab protocols in regard to specimen processing and collection, maintaining standards to promote accuracy and precision in results.
- Evaluated abnormal cell structures and consulted with pathologists to gain further data about identified features.
- Maintained effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation or laboratory safety.
Cytotechnologist
Laboratory Corporation Of America
07.1996 - 07.2001
- Collaborated with pathologists to ensure accurate diagnoses, contributing to optimal patient care.
- Promoted a safe working environment by maintaining cleanliness and compliance with all safety regulations within the laboratory setting.
- Improved laboratory efficiency with meticulous organization and timely completion of tasks.
- Supported clinical decision-making by providing accurate reports on patient samples within established turnaround times.
- Maintained quality control standards by adhering to laboratory protocols and guidelines, ensuring reliable test results.
- Reduced errors through diligent verification of patient information before analysis, ensuring proper specimen identification and handling.
- Aided in the early detection of cancer by performing comprehensive screening of Pap smears and other body fluids.
- Streamlined processes by implementing efficient slide preparation techniques, maximizing productivity without compromising quality.
- Assisted in decreasing false negatives by conducting thorough follow-up examinations on previous cases.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy by diligently reviewing and interpreting cytology specimens.
- Fostered lab safety and protected team members by following established protocols and reporting safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
- Adjusted, maintained or repaired laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
- Analyzed cell component color, size and shape to detect patterns and abnormal occurrences.
- Observed all defined lab protocols in regard to specimen processing and collection, maintaining standards to promote accuracy and precision in results.
- Evaluated abnormal cell structures and consulted with pathologists to gain further data about identified features.
- Maintained effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation or laboratory safety.
Cytotechnologist
Puget Sound Institute Of Pathology
03.1995 - 07.1996
- Collaborated with pathologists to ensure accurate diagnoses, contributing to optimal patient care.
- Improved laboratory efficiency with meticulous organization and timely completion of tasks.
- Supported clinical decision-making by providing accurate reports on patient samples within established turnaround times.
- Increased lab proficiency through continuous education on current cytology practices and emerging technology advancements.
- Maintained quality control standards by adhering to laboratory protocols and guidelines, ensuring reliable test results.
- Reduced errors through diligent verification of patient information before analysis, ensuring proper specimen identification and handling.
- Aided in the early detection of cancer by performing comprehensive screening of Pap smears and other body fluids.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy by diligently reviewing and interpreting cytology specimens.
- Fostered lab safety and protected team members by following established protocols and reporting safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
- Adjusted, maintained or repaired laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
- Analyzed cell component color, size and shape to detect patterns and abnormal occurrences.
- Observed all defined lab protocols in regard to specimen processing and collection, maintaining standards to promote accuracy and precision in results.
- Evaluated abnormal cell structures and consulted with pathologists to gain further data about identified features.
Cytotechnologist
Fort Wayne Medical Laboratory
06.1989 - 06.1993
- Collaborated with pathologists to ensure accurate diagnoses, contributing to optimal patient care.
- Promoted a safe working environment by maintaining cleanliness and compliance with all safety regulations within the laboratory setting.
- Improved laboratory efficiency with meticulous organization and timely completion of tasks.
- Actively participated in quality assurance initiatives aimed at improving overall laboratory performance.
- Maintained quality control standards by adhering to laboratory protocols and guidelines, ensuring reliable test results.
- Reduced errors through diligent verification of patient information before analysis, ensuring proper specimen identification and handling.
- Aided in the early detection of cancer by performing comprehensive screening of Pap smears and other body fluids.
- Streamlined processes by implementing efficient slide preparation techniques, maximizing productivity without compromising quality.
- Consistently updated personal knowledge of industry advancements and cytology best practices through attending conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- Assisted in decreasing false negatives by conducting thorough follow-up examinations on previous cases.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy by diligently reviewing and interpreting cytology specimens.
- Fostered lab safety and protected team members by following established protocols and reporting safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
- Adjusted, maintained or repaired laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
- Analyzed cell component color, size and shape to detect patterns and abnormal occurrences.
- Observed all defined lab protocols in regard to specimen processing and collection, maintaining standards to promote accuracy and precision in results.
- Evaluated abnormal cell structures and consulted with pathologists to gain further data about identified features.
- Maintained effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation or laboratory safety.
Cytotechnologist
American Medical Laboratory
03.1987 - 06.1989
- Collaborated with pathologists to ensure accurate diagnoses, contributing to optimal patient care.
- Promoted a safe working environment by maintaining cleanliness and compliance with all safety regulations within the laboratory setting.
- Actively participated in quality assurance initiatives aimed at improving overall laboratory performance.
- Contributed to a team-focused environment through clear communication and cooperation with colleagues, enhancing overall laboratory performance.
- Maintained quality control standards by adhering to laboratory protocols and guidelines, ensuring reliable test results.
- Reduced errors through diligent verification of patient information before analysis, ensuring proper specimen identification and handling.
- Aided in the early detection of cancer by performing comprehensive screening of Pap smears and other body fluids.
- Streamlined processes by implementing efficient slide preparation techniques, maximizing productivity without compromising quality.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy by diligently reviewing and interpreting cytology specimens.
- Fostered lab safety and protected team members by following established protocols and reporting safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
- Adjusted, maintained or repaired laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
- Analyzed cell component color, size and shape to detect patterns and abnormal occurrences.
- Observed all defined lab protocols in regard to specimen processing and collection, maintaining standards to promote accuracy and precision in results.
- Evaluated abnormal cell structures and consulted with pathologists to gain further data about identified features.
- Maintained effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation or laboratory safety.
Cytotechnologist
Olympic Medical Laboratory
04.1985 - 12.1986
- Collaborated with pathologists to ensure accurate diagnoses, contributing to optimal patient care.
- Promoted a safe working environment by maintaining cleanliness and compliance with all safety regulations within the laboratory setting.
- Improved laboratory efficiency with meticulous organization and timely completion of tasks.
- Actively participated in quality assurance initiatives aimed at improving overall laboratory performance.
- Contributed to a team-focused environment through clear communication and cooperation with colleagues, enhancing overall laboratory performance.
- Maintained quality control standards by adhering to laboratory protocols and guidelines, ensuring reliable test results.
- Reduced errors through diligent verification of patient information before analysis, ensuring proper specimen identification and handling.
- Aided in the early detection of cancer by performing comprehensive screening of Pap smears and other body fluids.
- Streamlined processes by implementing efficient slide preparation techniques, maximizing productivity without compromising quality.
- Assisted in decreasing false negatives by conducting thorough follow-up examinations on previous cases.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy by diligently reviewing and interpreting cytology specimens.
- Fostered lab safety and protected team members by following established protocols and reporting safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
- Adjusted, maintained or repaired laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
- Analyzed cell component color, size and shape to detect patterns and abnormal occurrences.
- Observed all defined lab protocols in regard to specimen processing and collection, maintaining standards to promote accuracy and precision in results.
- Evaluated abnormal cell structures and consulted with pathologists to gain further data about identified features.
- Maintained effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation or laboratory safety.
Cytotechnologist
Bio-Metric Services
08.1980 - 08.1983
- Collaborated with pathologists to ensure accurate diagnoses, contributing to optimal patient care.
- Promoted a safe working environment by maintaining cleanliness and compliance with all safety regulations within the laboratory setting.
- Mentored new Cytotechnologists joining the lab team, sharing expertise and best practices for successful integration into the workplace.
- Improved laboratory efficiency with meticulous organization and timely completion of tasks.
- Supported clinical decision-making by providing accurate reports on patient samples within established turnaround times.
- Collaborated with laboratory management to implement new technologies and procedures leading to increased efficiency and improved patient care.
- Prepared educational materials for staff training sessions to ensure consistency in cytology knowledge across the team.
- Actively participated in quality assurance initiatives aimed at improving overall laboratory performance.
- Contributed to a team-focused environment through clear communication and cooperation with colleagues, enhancing overall laboratory performance.
- Maintained quality control standards by adhering to laboratory protocols and guidelines, ensuring reliable test results.
- Reduced errors through diligent verification of patient information before analysis, ensuring proper specimen identification and handling.
- Aided in the early detection of cancer by performing comprehensive screening of Pap smears and other body fluids.
- Streamlined processes by implementing efficient slide preparation techniques, maximizing productivity without compromising quality.
- Consistently updated personal knowledge of industry advancements and cytology best practices through attending conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- Assisted in decreasing false negatives by conducting thorough follow-up examinations on previous cases.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy by diligently reviewing and interpreting cytology specimens.
- Fostered lab safety and protected team members by following established protocols and reporting safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
- Adjusted, maintained or repaired laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
- Provided clinical data and research findings to assist pathologists in composing reports.
- Analyzed cell component color, size and shape to detect patterns and abnormal occurrences.
- Observed all defined lab protocols in regard to specimen processing and collection, maintaining standards to promote accuracy and precision in results.
- Evaluated abnormal cell structures and consulted with pathologists to gain further data about identified features.
- Maintained effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation or laboratory safety.
Cytotechnologist
Medical Univesity Of S.C.
06.1978 - 01.1980
- Collaborated with pathologists to ensure accurate diagnoses, contributing to optimal patient care.
- Promoted a safe working environment by maintaining cleanliness and compliance with all safety regulations within the laboratory setting.
- Mentored new Cytotechnologists joining the lab team, sharing expertise and best practices for successful integration into the workplace.
- Improved laboratory efficiency with meticulous organization and timely completion of tasks.
- Supported clinical decision-making by providing accurate reports on patient samples within established turnaround times.
- Increased lab proficiency through continuous education on current cytology practices and emerging technology advancements.
- Collaborated with laboratory management to implement new technologies and procedures leading to increased efficiency and improved patient care.
- Prepared educational materials for staff training sessions to ensure consistency in cytology knowledge across the team.
- Actively participated in quality assurance initiatives aimed at improving overall laboratory performance.
- Contributed to a team-focused environment through clear communication and cooperation with colleagues, enhancing overall laboratory performance.
- Maintained quality control standards by adhering to laboratory protocols and guidelines, ensuring reliable test results.
- Reduced errors through diligent verification of patient information before analysis, ensuring proper specimen identification and handling.
- Aided in the early detection of cancer by performing comprehensive screening of Pap smears and other body fluids.
- Streamlined processes by implementing efficient slide preparation techniques, maximizing productivity without compromising quality.
- Consistently updated personal knowledge of industry advancements and cytology best practices through attending conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- Participated in case conferences to review complex cases with interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration for improved patient outcomes.
- Conducted research on emerging trends in cytotechnology; shared findings with colleagues to foster continued professional development.
- Assisted in decreasing false negatives by conducting thorough follow-up examinations on previous cases.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy by diligently reviewing and interpreting cytology specimens.
- Fostered lab safety and protected team members by following established protocols and reporting safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
- Adjusted, maintained or repaired laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
- Provided clinical data and research findings to assist pathologists in composing reports.
- Analyzed cell component color, size and shape to detect patterns and abnormal occurrences.
- Observed all defined lab protocols in regard to specimen processing and collection, maintaining standards to promote accuracy and precision in results.
- Applied chromosomal staining to differentiate cells and prepare samples for further analysis.
- Evaluated abnormal cell structures and consulted with pathologists to gain further data about identified features.
- Maintained effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation or laboratory safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cytotechnology
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston South Carolina06.1978
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA08.1975
Skills
- Specimen handling
- Diagnostic Accuracy
- Microscopic Analysis
- Continuing education
Certification
ASCP Certification #6525
Work Availability
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Timeline
CYTOTECHNOLOGIST
Cellnetix Pathology
12.2007 - 04.2024
Cytotechnologist
Laboratory Corporation Of America (Dynacare)
07.2001 - 09.2007
Cytotechnologist
Laboratory Corporation Of America
07.1996 - 07.2001
Cytotechnologist
Puget Sound Institute Of Pathology
03.1995 - 07.1996
Cytotechnologist
Fort Wayne Medical Laboratory
06.1989 - 06.1993
Cytotechnologist
American Medical Laboratory
03.1987 - 06.1989
Cytotechnologist
Olympic Medical Laboratory
04.1985 - 12.1986
Cytotechnologist
Bio-Metric Services
08.1980 - 08.1983
Cytotechnologist
Medical Univesity Of S.C.
06.1978 - 01.1980
Bachelor of Science - Cytotechnology
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Washington
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