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Kristen Churcher, MLT, ASCP

Washingtonville,NY

Summary

Clinical Laboratory Technician with almost five years experience seeking a role in education to utilize passion and skills to instill the same in future technicians.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Laboratory Technician, Microbiology

Crystal Run Healthcare/Optum
08.2021 - Current
  • Identifies pathogens through manual and automated testing methods
  • Works in a high volume laboratory setting, reading, testing and reporting over 100 patient specimens a day
  • Reports identification and antimicrobial sensitivity to providers to aid in diagnosis and treatment of patients
  • Validates new analyzers and testing methods
  • Trains staff members and clinical students in all aspects of Microbiology
  • Operates Microscan WalkAway, BD Max, Hologic Panther

Medical Laboratory Technician, Generalist

Crystal Run Healthcare
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Generalist experience in molecular COVID testing, Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Microbiology to help diagnoses disease and illness
  • Abides by HIPAA, employer policies, laboratory protocols, and testing procedures.
  • Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance, calibration, quality controls, and troubleshooting.
  • Expertise with analyzers from various manufacturers such as Beckman Coulter, Siemens, Sysmex, etc.


Substitute Teacher

George F. Baker High School
09.1999 - 12.2002
  • Followed through with teacher lesson plans
  • Enhanced classroom management through positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

SUNY Orange
Middletown, NY
2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Ramapo College Of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
1998

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY
05.1996

Additional Information

  • NYS Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician
  • Certified in Biohazardous Shipping
  • Current student at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences MLT to MT

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Technician, Microbiology

Crystal Run Healthcare/Optum
08.2021 - Current

Medical Laboratory Technician, Generalist

Crystal Run Healthcare
07.2019 - 08.2021

Substitute Teacher

George F. Baker High School
09.1999 - 12.2002

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

SUNY Orange

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Ramapo College Of New Jersey

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Rockland Community College

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