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What is the most exciting thing you plan to do this summer?

It may not sound like much fun, but I plan on spending my summer job hunting. As a recent graduate, I'm very anxious to start my career as a cytotechnologist.

Posted @ 06:54AM, June 15, 2007 by Lakeisha Wright | Permalink
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Work history

Medical University of SC May 2006 to August 2006
student cytotechnologist

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How would you describe your time at Medical University of SC?

Summer clinical rotation. Screened GYN and nonGYN specimens. Assisted cytotechs and physicians with FNAs. Also assisted with specimen preparation and staining in the cytoprep lab. Trained to use the Thin Prep 2000 and the Thin Prep Imaging System. Participated in Cytyc Thin Prep Certification training June 2006.... read more
COEM June 2000 to August 2006
mixing lab technician

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How would you describe your time at COEM?

Prepared extracts for patients with chemical injuries and environmental illnesses. Also assisted with other duties such phlebotomy, vitamin injections, and mixing and administering intravenous solutions.
Trident Medical Center June 1998 to February 2004
lab assistant

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How would you describe your time at Trident Medical Center?

Performed tasks such as collecting blood, accepting specimens into the lab, and preparing specimens for various testing. Also assisted in the microbiology lab and assisted with the lab orders and inventory.
Benedict College August 1997 to May 1998
research assistant
Michigan State University June 1997 to August 1997
research assistant

How would you describe your time at Michigan State University?

Summer research internship. Assisted the professor with media preparation, data collection, and other techniques on a research project funded by USDA.

Education

Medical Univ of SC August 2005 to May 2007
cytology & biosciences

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How would you describe your time at Medical Univ of SC?

Received M.S. in cytology & biosciences. First year of study I learned the basics of cytology. Started screening GYN in October of 2005, and started screening nonGYN in January 2006. Summer of 2006 was clincal rotations, where I screened both GYN & nonGYN in a clinical setting. Also assisted with FNA collection and cytoprepatory techniques. Received my ASCP certification March 8, 2007. Second year of the program focused more on molecular diagnostics, and working on a research project to gain more exposure to molecular techniques.... read more
Benedict College August 1994 to May 1998
Biology

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How would you describe your time at Benedict College?

Assisted the professor with media preparation, data collection, and other techniques on a research project funded by NASA.

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