Highly experienced and motivated sociology student seeking employment. Strong background in research, design, analytical problem solving, and technical education of diverse student populations.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician-General
University of TN Knoxville Student Health Ctr.
Knoxville, TN
12.2017 - Current
HEMATOLOGY- Quality Control (daily, monthly and yearly), Sysmex 1000 Hematology analyzer, CBCs, manual differentials, Malaria and Pathology slide preparation. API Proficiency Testing (quarterly)
Prepared samples for CT/GC testing in a laboratory setting.
STOOL ANALYSIS- Cryto/Giardia testing, and occult blood testing, sample prep for C Diff and Stool cultures (API Proficiency Testing), QC
RAPID STREP TESTING and THROAT CONFIRMATION (API Testing), QC
Performed phlebotomy procedures, managed inventory, and registered patients efficiently.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, TROUBLE SHOOTING AND CALIBRATION
Editor-in-Chief
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN
08.2023 - 05.2024
Led creative team for college's literary magazine. Published poetry, short stories, and art work
Supervised team members for artistic layout of magazine and publishing
Managed, built and produced Walter State's literary magazine for 2023-2024 school year
Medical Laboratory Technician-General
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
03.1990 - 12.2017
HEMATOLOGY-CBCs, manual diffs, Sysmex Analyzers and Cellavision, Bone Marrow slide prep, Retic counts, Pathology smears, Malaria smears, and Body fluid analysis. CAP Proficiency Tests, QC, and Maintenance
ONCOLOGY CENTER- Sysmex CBC and retic analysis and manual differentials.
EDUCATION-Education and training of medical technology students in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, special chemistry, oncology, and phlebotomy.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - SOCIOLOGY and Community Development
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN US
12-2027
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - LIBERAL ARTS
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN, US
12-2024
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - GENERAL STUDIES
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN
12-2023
CERTIFICATION MLT (TN LIC # ML0000010690) - MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Knox County Schools MLT-C Program
Knoxville, TN
02-1983
Skills
Computer Proficiency
Data Analysis
Report Writing
Theoretical and Practical Application of Knowledge
Clinical Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Laboratory Science Educator
Certification
MLT (TN LIC # ML0000010690) in Medical Laboratory Technology, State of TN Laboratory Generalist
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Editor-in-Chief
Walters State Community College
08.2023 - 05.2024
Medical Laboratory Technician-General
University of TN Knoxville Student Health Ctr.
12.2017 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician-General
University of Tennessee Medical Center
03.1990 - 12.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - SOCIOLOGY and Community Development
Austin Peay State University
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - LIBERAL ARTS
Austin Peay State University
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - GENERAL STUDIES
Walters State Community College
CERTIFICATION MLT (TN LIC # ML0000010690) - MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY