Therese Lee
Oregon City,OR
Summary
Board certified senior cytotechnologist proficient at microscopic examination and analysis of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens. Monitors laboratory functions which include quality assurance and quality control to meet the highest standard of patient care. Competent and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to ensure the highest quality patient care.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cytologist/Charge Tech
Legacy Health Laboratories
09.1995 - Current
- Microscopically screen cervical/vaginal specimens to rule out malignant or pre-malignant changes. Forward atypical samples to pathologists for review. Sign out negative test results.
- Examine body fluids for abnormal cells and refer samples to pathologists for diagnosis and further testing.
- Perform quality control rescreen on Pap tests to ensure competency of cytology staff in accordance with CLIA 1988 regulations.
- Monitor and coordinate workflow to ensure timely resulting of tests and to provide the best possible services to patients, physicians and clients.
- Observe all defined lab protocols in regard to analyzing specimens and maintaining standards to promote accuracy and precision in results.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control processes in accordance with CAP. Report biannual and annual results to the medical director. Present QA compliance and results to lab inspectors during CAP inspections.
- Foster lab safety as a department safety officer by attending meetings and reporting safety issues to staff. Perform departmental safety audits.
- Uphold a positive, ethical and productive work environment and work collaboratively with staff to achieve high quality outcomes.
On-call Cytotechnologist
Kaiser Permanente
01.2001 - 12.2012
- Examined gynecologic specimens to detect abnormalities. Integrated information on patient's hormonal status, age, infectious disease state to differentiate benign states from malignant/pre-malignant states.
- Observed all defined lab protocols in regard to specimen evaluation and maintained standards to promote accuracy in results.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Senior Cytotechnologist
Cascade Pathology
12.1994 - 09.1995
- Examined gynecologic specimens to detect abnormalities. Integrated information on patient's hormonal status, age, infectious disease state to differentiate benign states from malignant/pre-malignant states.
- Observed all defined lab protocols in regard to specimen evaluation and maintained standards to promote accuracy in results.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Staff Cytotechnologist/Chief Cytotechnologist
Cytology Reference Laboratories, Inc.
08.1986 - 12.1994
- Microscopically examined and analyzed gynecologic specimens to locate abnormal cells.
- Performed quality assurance and quality control of patient testing.
- Supervised cytology staff to include consultation on all atypical cases and 10% quality control rescreen.
- Participated in the training, remediation and performance evaluations of staff.
- Updated laboratory policies and procedures to comply with CLIA 1988 Federal Rules and Regulations
Education
Gynecologic And Non-Gynecologic Cytology
LAC-USC School of Cytotechnology
Los Angeles, CA06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.1985
High School Diploma -
Irvine High School
Irvine, CA01.1980
Skills
- Flexible , Adaptable and Resilient
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
- Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Multitasking Abilities
- Cultural Awareness
Affiliations
American Society of Clinical Pathologists
American Society for Cytotechnology
International Academy of Cytology
Licensure
ASCP #8828 since 8/1986
IAC #4527 since 12/1988
Timeline
On-call Cytotechnologist
Kaiser Permanente
01.2001 - 12.2012
Senior Cytologist/Charge Tech
Legacy Health Laboratories
09.1995 - Current
Senior Cytotechnologist
Cascade Pathology
12.1994 - 09.1995
Staff Cytotechnologist/Chief Cytotechnologist
Cytology Reference Laboratories, Inc.
08.1986 - 12.1994
Gynecologic And Non-Gynecologic Cytology
LAC-USC School of Cytotechnology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
High School Diploma -
Irvine High School
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