Samantha Pyskadlo
Latham,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented CLS with 20+ years' experience. Highly organized and diligent with systematic approach to handling specimens and trained in an array of analytical techniques to support clinical testing. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY
12.2002 - Current
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Knowledge of EPIC software systems
- Knowledge of multiple Siemens and Beckman analytical instruments
Embryologist
CNY Fertility Center
10.2011 - 07.2019
- Selected embryo and loaded embryo into catheters to prepare for uterus insertion.
- Utilized cryopreservation processes to freeze healthy embryos.
- Followed strict laboratory procedures to collect pertinent data and document QC activities.
- Used microscopic methods to conduct detailed semen analysis to test sperm count and motility.
- Assessed and graded health and development of embryos through morphologic evaluation.
- Executed processes such as embryo transfers, egg fertilization, egg retrieval, sperm injection (ICSI), assisting hatching (AH), embryo biopsy and sperm preparation.
- Maintained records, documents and samples with eIVF software.
- Isolated eggs from follicular fluids to prepare eggs for next stage of treatment.
- Maintained accurate records of all methods and research conducted and wrote in-depth medical reports.
- Supervised Junior Embryologists and Andrologists
Education
MBA - Healthcare
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Russell Sage College
Troy, NY05.2008
Skills
- FDA Compliance
- Quality Assurance Evaluation
- Laboratory Procedures
- Clinical Chemistry
- Specimen Processing
- Quality Assurance Policies
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Corrective Actions
- Result Interpretation
- Reagent Preparation
- Routine Patient Testing
- Microscopic Techniques
Certification
- NYS Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist since 2008
- Coaching & Mentoring Certification
Timeline
Embryologist
CNY Fertility Center
10.2011 - 07.2019
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY
12.2002 - Current
MBA - Healthcare
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Russell Sage College
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