TESHA M. EWING
GLENN DALE,MD
Summary
Highly skilled Cytotechnologist with solid experience in microscopic interpretation and diagnostic accuracy. Strengths include comprehensive knowledge of laboratory procedures, quality control protocols, and cytological specimen preparation. Demonstrated ability to improve lab efficiency while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cytotechnologist
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Glen Burnie, Maryland
03.2019 - Current
- Full-time laboratory employee contributing 40 to 50 hours weekly.
- Rapid on site adequacy for fine needle aspirations.
- Ensured laboratory operations met specimen collection, preparation, and safety standards, contributing to accurate diagnostic outcomes.
- Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Examined cytology slides for abnormalities in medical center pathology laboratory.
- Screened non-gynecologic specimens using microscope and laboratory protocols.
- Prepared cellular slides from patient samples for diagnostic review.
- Documented findings in laboratory information system and pathology reports.
- Alerted pathologists and medical center staff to critical specimen concerns, facilitating timely decision-making and patient care.
- Verified specimen identification and processing standards before microscopic analysis.
- Maintained quality control for cytology stains, reagents, and slide preparation.
- Mentored laboratory staff on cytology workflow and specimen handling procedures.
- Reviewed patient history information and prepared reports of findings for physicians.
- Adhered to established policies and procedures while performing all tests and examinations.
- Troubleshoot any discrepancies that might arise during testing or sample processing.
- Performed microscopic analysis of cellular specimens from various body sites to detect and diagnose diseases.
- Participated in continuing education activities to stay abreast of advances in the field.
- Oversaw the specimen collection process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols. process, including labeling, sorting, filing, and storage.
- Analyzed samples for abnormal cells using a variety of staining methods such as Papanicolaou stain.
- Collaborated with pathologists to further examine abnormal cell structures and support diagnostic efforts.
Lead Cytotechnologist
Adventist Healthcare-Capital Choice Pathology Lab
Silver Spring, Maryland
01.2005 - 03.2019
- Full-time salary employee worked 40 to 50 hours weekly.
- Screening of Conventional smears, Thin Prep imaged and non- imaged Gyn cytology, and NonGyn cytology, accessioning and cytoprep.
- Managed and trained new hires in cytology and cytoprep lab, ensuring compliance with laboratory standards.
- Developed and revised laboratory SOPs.
- Maintained all CAP and CLIA standards.
- Trained in immunology techniques, including special staining and testing for HPV and chlamydia/gonorrhea.
- Assisted and performed CAP inspections at various hospitals and reference laboratories.
- Managed and organized the sale of control slides.
Bench Cytotechnologist
Cytology Services of Maryland, Inc.
Laurel, Maryland
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Conducted screening of Thin Prep imaged and conventional Gyn smears.
- Ensured compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations to uphold laboratory standards and patient confidentiality.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards established by CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and HIPAA.
- Full-time employee worked 40 hours weekly.
Education
Masters of Public Health -
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New HampshireBachelor of Science - Health Science Cytology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VirginiaBachelor of Science - Biology
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VirginiaSkills
- Cytology screening
- Microscopic analysis
- Cellular identification
- Papanicolaou staining
- Cytopreparation techniques
- Fine needle aspiration
- Specimen adequacy
- Diagnostic accuracy
- Slide preparation
- CAP compliance
- CLIA standards
- SOP development
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
Certification
- Board of Registry Certified 2002
- Thin Prep Certified 2002
- Hologic Imager Certified 2004
Timeline
Lead Cytotechnologist
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
Lead Cytotechnologist
Adventist Healthcare-Capital Choice Pathology Lab
01.2005 - 03.2019
Bench Cytotechnologist
Cytology Services of Maryland, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2005
Masters of Public Health -
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Cytology
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Norfolk State University