Laurie N Scurry

• Analyzed chromosomes in virtual atmosphere.
• Collaborated with technologist to accurately process cytogenetic cases from different laboratories in a timely manner.

Performed all duties of a cytogenetic technologist plus the following:

• Culture Room Supervisor.
• Performed quality control and quality assurance practices to identify and prevent any potential problems from occurring.
• Trained new technologists and rotating medical students in cell culture and slide processing.
• Performed annual review of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Created SOPs to improve quality of cultures such as:

* Chorionic Villi for Prenatal Specimens to help increase cell growth and decrease maternal contamination.

* Solid Tumor Culturing for Cancer Cells to allow the solid tumors to be cultured in house and increase abnormality rates while decreasing turnaround times.

• Trouble shoot culture failures.
• Kept inventory stocked and ordered new stock if low.
• Carryout functions of the lab Coordinator, such as reviewing cases and calling preliminary results, when they are unavailable.
• Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.

• Received specimens into the laboratory and performed administrative duties including entering patient demographics into the computer software system (EPIC) and collecting missed information.
• Adhered to testing methodology and aseptic techniques, processed and monitored cell growth (for long term cultures) on blood, bone marrow, solid tumor, chorionic villi, amniotic fluid, products of conception, and skin biopsy.
• Harvested cell cultures and prepared microscopic slides using routine banding techniques.
• Kept detailed records on all specimens cultured and processed.
• Analyzed chromosome (routine, high resolution, or complex), summarized and provided nomenclature of results and submitted karyotypes for final reports.
• Prepared karyotypes for reporting.
• Attended and participated in weekly laboratory meetings.
• Collaborated with other laboratories, doctors, and genetic counselors to ensure accurate and timely diagnosis for specific specimens.
• Effectively work in fast-paced laboratory requiring quick and accurate turnaround times.

• Implemented SOPs to process, harvest, prepare slides, and analyze chromosomes for prenatal specimens - Amniotic Fluid, Chorionic Villi, and Products of Conception.