Sawsan Atia
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist
College Park Medical Center
College Park, MD
12.2020 - 01.2023
- Performed rapid COVID-19 tests and combination flu and COVID-19 testing.
- Measured patient immunity levels (IGG and IGM) through blood testing.
- Conducted Strep tests for Streptococcus bacteria.
- Trained new staff on test procedures and clinic protocols.
Veterinary Assistant
caring hand Animal hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians and veterinary technicians with lab work and procedures, including spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats.
- Maintained detailed logs and documentation of animal activities, adhering to hospital regulations.
- Managed patient check-ins, gathering vaccination records and visit reasons from owners.
- Sterilized kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Provided animal hygiene care, including feeding and cleaning enclosures.
Medical Technician
University of Virginia Health System
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Sterilized surgical equipment and performed decontamination of materials.
- Managed packaging, scanning, and distribution of surgical instruments to relevant departments.
Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Conducted antibacterial susceptibility studies on mutant bacterial strains.
- Executed PCR testing to identify resistant genes in high-profile mutant strains.
- Studied ABC transporter mutant strains to determine acid tolerance functions.
- School of Medicine
Research Assistant
Ministry of Science and Technology
Baghdad
05.1993 - 08.2009
- Manufactured bacteriology agar from peptone and corn extract.
- Conducted small animal treatment and experimental testing.
- Extracted and purified human serum albumin and fibrinogen from blood plasma.
- Trained in laboratory diagnosis of viruses.
Veterinary Medical Doctor
Veterinary Medicine College
Baghdad
09.1997 - 12.2000
- Treated small animals and conducted daily routine checkups.
- Performed experiments related to thesis and coursework, including bacterial pathogenesis studies on mice.
- University of Baghdad, Iraq
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
caring hand Animal hospital
08.2022 - Current
Medical Technologist
College Park Medical Center
12.2020 - 01.2023
Medical Technician
University of Virginia Health System
05.2018 - 03.2019
Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2009 - 05.2013
Veterinary Medical Doctor
Veterinary Medicine College
09.1997 - 12.2000
Research Assistant
Ministry of Science and Technology
05.1993 - 08.2009