Cytology Coordinator

Shamicka Wheeler

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Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

Ph: 843-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

Expertise in cytology

Working knowledge of histology

Experience screening GYN and NON-GYN specimens

Supervisory experience

Some business training

Some experience with, knowledge of molecular techniques

Cancer research experience

ThinPrep and Surepath certified

ThinPrep Imager trained and certified

Certified in Cytology by the American Society of Clinical Pathology

Approximately eight years of experience working in anatomic pathology labs, specifically Cytology

EDUCATION:

Master of Science Cytology and Biosciences, August 2006-May 2008

Medical University of SC, Charleston, SC

Courses taken include:

Histology

Gynecological cytology

Non-gynecological cytology

Molecular diagnostics

Principles of Fine Needle Aspiration

Research Methods/Statistics

Healthcare management

Cancer Research

Medical Terminology

Bachelor of Arts Biology, August 02-May 06

College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

EXPERIENCE: Cytology Coordinator, July 2011-present

Mcleod Healthcare-Seacoast Little River, SC

Responsible for daily operations of the cytology

department

Supervising cytology assistants

Compiling statistical data

Creating departmental procedures and policies

Screening gynecological and non gynecological specimens

Assisting with fine needle aspirations

Attending CAP laboratory inspections

Staff Cytotechnologist June 2008-July 2011

Candler Hospital Savannah, GA

Screening gynecological, non gynecological specimens and

FNAs Assisting with fine needle

aspirations including specimen adequacy.

Specimen processing using ThinPrep and Surepath technology

Creating and performing statistical

analyses and reports

Cytology Laboratory Assistant October 2006-May 2008

Medical University of SC Charleston, SC

Processing cytology specimens

Training cytology personnel in preparation techniques

Training and supervising students

Assisting Lab Coordinator with

various projects

Student Researcher, May 2007-May 2008

Hollings Cancer Center, Charleston, SC

Investigating the role of epithelial cell adhesion

molecules in lung cancer

Investigating the efficacy of the ThinPrep imager in

locating abnormal cells in false negative pap smears

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