Stephanie Lekkas
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic Senior Cytogenetic Technologist with a proven track record in enhancing diagnostic accuracy through chromosome analysis and FISH techniques. Contributions in quality control management, demonstrating exceptional team leadership and molecular biology expertise. Achieved significant process improvements, ensuring top-notch patient care and operational excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Cytogenetic Technologist
LabCorp
Nashville, TN
07.2021 - Current
- Analyzed laboratory samples of blood, bone marrow and tissue for cytogenetics and FISH applications.
- Entered specimen information and technical concerns in Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
- Evaluated chromosomes and compiled data in reports for physicians diagnosing and treating genetic issues related to fertility, birth defects and hematological conditions.
Lead Cytogenetic Technologist
PathGroup
Nashville, TN
10.2016 - 07.2021
- Supported leaders developing and implementing new technologies, Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) protocols.
- Evaluated chromosomes and compiled data in reports for physicians diagnosing and treating genetic issues related to fertility, birth defects and hematological conditions.
- Conducted molecular testing using FISH technique on patient samples for detection of gene mutations or chromosomal rearrangements.
Diagnostic Laboratory Team Leader, Cytogenetics
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Assigning, performing testing and overseeing the workflow and technical quality of technologists and laboratory service representatives
- Perform all personnel needs for staff including interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, annual performance appraisal, annual competency testing, firing and timekeeping
- Compile and evaluate monthly quality control and quality assurance statistics
- Maintain and update protocols and improvements to processes
Supervisor, Genomic Pathology Services
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
02.2013 - 11.2014
- Assigning, performing testing and overseeing and reviewing the work of the employees in Molecular Cytogenetics, Molecular Oncology and Molecular Infectious assays
- Perform all personnel needs for staff including interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, annual performance appraisal, annual competency testing, firing and timekeeping
- Compile and evaluate monthly quality control and quality assurance statistics
Lead Cytogenetic Technologist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
06.2009 - 02.2013
- Assisted in reestablishing cancer cytogenetics lab at Jefferson including set up of physical equipment as well as establishing SOPs and validations for chromosome analysis and FISH testing
- Perform and train new employees in all chromosome analysis processes from specimen receiving and accessioning through reporting
- Proficient at FISH processing and analysis of cancer tests including UroVysion, and Her-2
- Communicate with other labs and clinicians to coordinate best patient care
Senior Cytogenetic Technologist
USLabs
Trenton, NJ
07.2003 - 06.2009
- Learned and perfected skills to culture, harvest, drop and stain slides for suspension (bone marrow and blood specimens) and adhesive cell cultures (POCs and solid tumors)
- Assisted in daily data analysis in absence of supervisor and drafted reports on a regular basis
- Developed and maintained failure database
Education
Masters of Healthcare Administration - Concentration in Informatics
St. Joseph’s University
05-2020
Bachelor of Science Degree - Zoology, Genetics
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC01.1999
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC01.1999
Skills
- Chromosome analysis
- Metaphase harvesting
- Cell culture techniques
- FISH technique
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Quality control management
- Team leadership
- Molecular biology techniques
Certification
- ASCP Certified in Cytogenetics
- State of Tennessee Medical Laboratory Supervisor - Cytogenetics
Affiliations
- Volunteer at Frist Art Museum
- Davidson County Elections Poll Official
Timeline
Senior Cytogenetic Technologist
LabCorp
07.2021 - Current
Lead Cytogenetic Technologist
PathGroup
10.2016 - 07.2021
Diagnostic Laboratory Team Leader, Cytogenetics
Vanderbilt Medical Center
11.2014 - 10.2016
Supervisor, Genomic Pathology Services
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
02.2013 - 11.2014
Lead Cytogenetic Technologist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
06.2009 - 02.2013
Senior Cytogenetic Technologist
USLabs
07.2003 - 06.2009
Masters of Healthcare Administration - Concentration in Informatics
St. Joseph’s University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Zoology, Genetics
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology
North Carolina State University
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