Laura McPhail
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
- Analyze gynecological, non-gynecological, fine needle aspiration and core biopsy imprint specimens to determine cancerous, pre-cancerous and infectious processes
- Utilize Hologic’s ThinPrep Imaging System for accurate screening of gynecological specimens
- Assist with fine needle aspirations and core biopsies in CT, ultrasound, interventional radiology, endoscopy and operating rooms to obtain adequate specimens
- Consult with pathologists, radiologists and clinicians to obtain pertinent clinical information to help properly diagnose patients
- Adhere strictly to all standards mandated by HIPPA regulations
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cytology Technical Specialist
Trinity Health Grand Rapids
09.2016 - Current
- Lead cytology team to uphold expeditious turnaround times while ensuring quality of specimen processing and analysis
- Track and monitor all department statistical information for trends indicating need for investigation and improvement
- Train new personnel in cytology processing policies, techniques and laboratory information system
- Collaborate with laboratory medical director to implement new tests, refine cytology techniques & skills and improve pathology services for our clinical partners
- Write, maintain and update all policies and procedures for the cytology department in compliance with CAP requirements
- Validated new molecular instrument for testing of HPV, chlamydia & gonorrhoeae, included a 3-day immersive training at the vendor’s headquarters
- Created and verified all cytology related protocols for the build of new laboratory information system
Cytotechnologist
Trinity Health Grand Rapids
08.2009 - 09.2016
- Skilled in pancreas, lung, thyroid and liver aspirations and core biopsies
- Implemented new tracking system for non-gynecological turnaround times
- Trained on Roche cobas 4800 instrument to test for presence of HPV, chlamydia & gonorrhoeae
- Adapted cytology prep room to correlate with new hospital wide LEAN initiatives
Owner/Bookkeeper
The Hideout Brewing Company
09.2004 - 02.2012
- Maintained all aspects of business accounting including receipt of payments, daily deposits and invoicing
- Managed staff oto assure the highest consumer satisfaction and increase our loyal customer base
Cytotechnologist
Spectrum Health-Blodgett
09.1999 - 03.2003
- Collaborated with cytopathologist on research for a poster presentation at American Society of Cytopathology (ASC) Conference in Fall 2001
Education
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Sciences
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.1999
Skills
- Highly organized
- Professional
- Willingness to take on additional responsibilities
- Proficient in Epic & Microsoft Applications
- LIS user training expertise
- Effective interpersonal communicator
Certification
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Cytotechnologist (CT), 1999
- CT(ASCP)
Timeline
Cytology Technical Specialist
Trinity Health Grand Rapids
09.2016 - Current
Cytotechnologist
Trinity Health Grand Rapids
08.2009 - 09.2016
Owner/Bookkeeper
The Hideout Brewing Company
09.2004 - 02.2012
Cytotechnologist
Spectrum Health-Blodgett
09.1999 - 03.2003
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Cytotechnologist (CT), 1999
- CT(ASCP)
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Sciences
Wayne State University
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