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Matthew Szewczyk

Aberdeen

Summary

Currently pursuing a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Enjoy work with human interactions and opportunities to help others. Interested in treating substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders. Has extensive experience working in healthcare in multiple healthcare systems.

Healthcare professional prepared with extensive laboratory experience and history of accurate diagnostic testing. Proven ability to contribute to team goals and adapt to dynamic environments. Skilled in clinical analysis and quality assurance, consistently reliable under pressure.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Technologist, Microbiology Dept.

Monmouth Medical Center
07.2020 - Current
  • Identifies and works-up clinically significant bacterial pathogens from all body sources.
  • Proficiency with quality control (QC) CLSI requirements.
  • Super-user status for BD Phoenix Instrumentation
  • Experience with BACT/ALERT VIRTUO blood culture instrumentation.
  • Experience and proficiency with EPIC Beaker LIS computer software.

Medical Technologist, Microbiology Dept.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
08.2016 - 07.2020
  • Processing of various clinical specimens to appropriate media for bacterial culture.
  • Proficient with Bruker MALDI-TOF instrument for use in identifying bacterial isolates.
  • Proficient in handling high-volume STAT testing, including Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Rapid Strep assays.
  • Experience with multiple serology instruments and assays, including the RoboBlot, Agility, and DSX. Proficient in confirmatory serology testing, including lyme western blot, ANA immunofluorescent assay, and RPR.
  • Performs molecular testing for MRSA, Clostridium difficile, and various respiratory and blood-borne pathogens.

Medical Technologist, Microbiology Dept.

Atlantic Health, Overlook Medical Center
10.2009 - 08.2016
  • Received and processed clinical specimens to appropriate media for bacterial culture.
  • Identified and worked-up clinically significant bacterial pathogens from a variety of bodily sources. Comfortable working in a high-volume environment and shouldering additional responsibilities.
  • Responsible for performing quality control (QC) on various reagents, identification kits and panels.
  • Proficient with Microscan Walk-away plus System and VITEK MS (MALDI-TOF)
  • Familiar with molecular testing, specifically the GeneXpert by Cepheid for the identification of MRSA, Clostridium difficile, and Influenza A and B by PCR.
  • Proficient with Biofire FilmArray multiplex-PCR system for the diagnoses of respiratory pathogens.
  • Experience in validating software for computer system upgrade for the laboratory in 2013/2014. Competent computer skills and a willingness to learn new skills.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Monmouth University
05-2027

Medical Technology Program - undefined

Monmouth Medical Center
08.2009

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology; Minor in Chemistry

Monmouth University
05.2009

Skills

  • Microbial identification
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Infection control measures
  • ELISA assays

Certification

  • Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS (ASCP)
  • Graduate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences for Rutgers School of Health Related Professions, May 2013.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Technologist, Microbiology Dept.

Monmouth Medical Center
07.2020 - Current

Medical Technologist, Microbiology Dept.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
08.2016 - 07.2020

Medical Technologist, Microbiology Dept.

Atlantic Health, Overlook Medical Center
10.2009 - 08.2016

Medical Technology Program - undefined

Monmouth Medical Center

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology; Minor in Chemistry

Monmouth University

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Monmouth University

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