Monica Touch
Westminster,CO
Summary
Dedicated Cytogenetic Technologist offering five years in conducting chromosome-related testing on lab specimens. Highly skilled at cell culturing and harvesting, manual and computerized chromosome evaluation, karyotyping and FISH analysis. Accurately conducted testing, documented findings in reports and resolved technical issues for consistent results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cytogenetic Technologist (Remote)
Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp)
Austin, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Documented all activities related to specimen processing, testing, and reporting in accordance with established protocols.
- Conducted computerized karyotyping of specimens with ASI by arranging chromosomes in numbered pairs to report findings.
- Performed microscopic analysis of bone marrow, peripheral blood and solid tissue specimens to detect chromosomal abnormalities.
- Reported chromosome data using ISCN.
- Ensured compliance with Master Control, Learning Path, and internal proficiency testing pertaining to cytogenetic diagnosis and reporting procedures.
- Accessioned specimen information using IRIS, a Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
Cytogenetic Technologist/Quality Manager (Remote)
Diagnostic Cytogenetics Inc. - Atlas Genomics LLC.
Seattle, WA
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed chromosome analysis for clinical and research cases.
- Wrote reports for physicians diagnosing and treating genetic issues related to fertility, birth defects, and hematological conditions.
- Implemented CytoVision scanning system to decrease turnaround time.
- Supported director by developing a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS).
- Demonstrated leadership by improving workflow, training wet lab staff, delegating work to team members and checking for compliance with CAP guidelines and company needs.
- Created/updated SOPs and performed validations for new test methods and equipment to produce higher-quality chromosomes while maintaining workflow efficiency.
- Created and optimized automated testing tools for repetitive tasks.
- Maintained appropriate inventory of consumables and reagents.
- Interacted with vendors and managed asset inventory of equipment preventative maintenance and calibrations, records, and repairs.
Cytogenetic Technologist II
Integrated Molecular Diagnostics Pathology Inc.
Aurora, CO
01.2019 - 07.2023
- Karyotyped and reported chromosome analysis using ISCN.
- Routine wet lab responsibilities - processing blood, bone marrow, and FFPE samples for standard cytogenetics and FISH.
- Implemented new technologies, and updated SOPs in MediaLab to improve workflow.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and proficiency testing.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address quality issues related to our products and services, suggesting improvements.
- Enhanced features in ASI to improve microscope scanning and extend performance.
- Supervised and guided inspectors, technicians and other staff.
- Managed assets demonstrating to inspectors that equipment offered a high degree of quality assurance such that each asset met CLIA requirements.
- Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management of reagents and supplies.
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Hospital
Unipath - American Pathology Partners, Inc.
Denver, CO
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Process frozen specimens and staining pathology slides
- Assist pathologist with EBUS procedures
- Accession and process tissue, cytology, and bone marrow specimens
- Familiar with immunohistochemistry and send-out testings
- Prepare tumor conferences and fulfill pathology material requests
- Verify accurate patient information on all paperwork and specimen containers
- Maintain slide filing, pathology equipment, lab records, reports, send-out documentation, and legal documentation
- Order, receive, store, and record inventory of supplies and reagents
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Major) and Chemistry (Minor)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2016
Skills
- Knowledgeable in hematologic and constitutional cytogenetics
- Highly skilled in scanning technology
- Cross-trained in Molecular
- Validation and cost analysis of new tests
- Organized and skilled in multi-tasking
- Experienced in variety of LIMS systems
- QA for CLIA, and CAP inspections
- Administration and customer service
- Relationship and team building
- Staff training and development
- Tech Savvy in MS Office & Google Suite
- Complex problem solving and sound decision making
Certification
- Technologist in Cytogenetics (CG-ASCP) - November 2021-2024
- Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist (CCGS-CDPH) - January 2024-2026
- Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB-ASCP) - Pending (Fall 2024)
Timeline
Cytogenetic Technologist (Remote)
Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp)
03.2024 - Current
Cytogenetic Technologist/Quality Manager (Remote)
Diagnostic Cytogenetics Inc. - Atlas Genomics LLC.
07.2023 - 03.2024
Cytogenetic Technologist II
Integrated Molecular Diagnostics Pathology Inc.
01.2019 - 07.2023
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Hospital
Unipath - American Pathology Partners, Inc.
08.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Major) and Chemistry (Minor)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Technologist in Cytogenetics (CG-ASCP) - November 2021-2024
- Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist (CCGS-CDPH) - January 2024-2026
- Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB-ASCP) - Pending (Fall 2024)
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