MARK ETTINGER
Hewlett,NY
Summary
Dynamic Medical Technologist with extensive experience at New York Blood Center, excelling in quality control and specimen analysis. Proven expertise in operating advanced hematology analyzers and bacterial detection systems. Strong analytical skills complemented by effective communication, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and enhancing laboratory efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
New York Blood Center
11.2015 - 08.2025
- Performed a diverse array of tests and procedures to ensure purity, quality, and efficacy as it related to red blood cell and platelet units. Procedures included: sampling red blood cell and platelet units for quality control to satisfy FDA requirements, bacterial testing, pH testing, platelet crossmatching, platelet antibody screening, group A and group O titrations, and in-depth instrumental analysis of red blood cell and platelet units. Thorough knowledge in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Sysmex XN-1000BB hematology analyzer as well as the Virtuo bacterial detection system. A large amount of computer data entry was performed which generated reports in compliance with FDA regulations.
Medical Technologist
Dianon Pathology
12.2002 - 09.2014
- Performed gross examination, description, sectioning, and processing of tissue specimens in a timely manner so they could be evaluated microscopically. Performed routine and special functions in all phases of tissue specimen preparation. Full competency was achieved in all phases of the in-house computer system. Reports were generated for the resident pathologists who were also often consulted on work related and professional matters.
Education
Master of Science - Toxicology
St. John's University
Jamaica, NYBachelor of Science - Toxicology
St. John's University
Jamaica, NYSkills
- Quality control procedures
- Diagnostic testing
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Clinical chemistry analysis
- Test documentation
- Equipment testing and calibration
Certification
New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license. New York State Certified Histological Technician license.
Timeline
Medical Technologist
New York Blood Center
11.2015 - 08.2025
Medical Technologist
Dianon Pathology
12.2002 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Toxicology
St. John's University
Bachelor of Science - Toxicology
St. John's University
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