Allison P. Janoff
643 Artwood Drive, Philadelphia, PA19115
Phone: 215-673-3775, Fax: 215-333-2177, Email:
Education:
- LowerMerionHigh School, Ardmore, PA(June 1995)
- HarcumCollege, Bryn Mawr, PA(May 1999)
Allied Health Sciences/Medical Laboratory Technician
GPA: 3.9 – Dean’s List Student, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Medical Laboratory Technician Practicum Experience:
GraduateHospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Rotation # 1 –Microbiology(January – March 1999)
- processed the acceptance and rejection of specimens in the laboratory setting.
- recognized the colony characteristics of pathogen and normal flora from various body-site specimens submitted for analysis.
- performed bacterial stereotyping and antibiotic susceptibility testing.
- determined the media to be used and demonstrated proper inoculation and isolation of procedures.
- correctly and efficiently operated various instruments producing accurate patient and QC results.
- Rotation # 2 – Chemistry(March – April 1999)
- demonstrated competency in programming and calibrating various instruments and equipment.
- performed the chemical analysis of cerebral spinal fluid and other bodily fluids.
- accurately evaluated patient results and correlated the results with patient medical conditions.
- performed immunology and serology assays using a variety of techniques.
- composed the chemistry profiles in order to professionally discuss the pathophysiological significance of each.
- Rotation # 3 – Phlebotomy(April 1999)
- demonstrated proper veinipuntcure techniques.
- assumed responsibility for patient work and prompt response to stat requests and abnormal results.
- kept accurate quality control records and adhered to quality control standards to assure test reliability.
- Rotation # 4 – Blood Bank(May 1999)
- preformed compatibility testing and antibody identification.
- prepared blood and blood components needed for transfusion.
- issued blood and blood components.
- resolved incoming ABO discrepancies.
- read and graded agglutination and hemolysis reactions.
Rotation # 5 – Hematology(June – October 1999)
- prepared smears for direct microscopic examination according to laboratory protocol.
- located and explained the major components and functions of each piece of hematology instrumentation and the blood parameter values that each provide.
- compared and contrasted various cytochemical staining procedures.
- performed and interpreted urinalysis using established criteria.
- demonstrated an understanding of coagulation tests.
Work Experience:
- Hostess / Office Manager – Savona Restaurant, Gulf Mills, PA (January – June 1999)
- Medical Assistant – Pennlynn Family Practice, Blue Bell, PA (June 1999-June2000)
- Stay At Home Mom – Philadelphia, PA (July 2000 – June 2006)
- Aquatics Director – CampRamah, Elkins Park, PA (June 2006 – August 2007)
-ExamOne – Examiner (Feb 2007 - July2007)
-EMSI – Examiner ( Jan - April)
-Event planning business (owner) ( July – present)
-Willow Grove Day Camp –Lifeguard, Swim instructor (2007/2008 camp season)
Professional Involvement:
- American Society for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
- American Society for Clinical Pathologists.
Certifications:
- Water Safety Instructor
- American Red Cross – Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid
- Lifeguard Training
Activities and Honors:
- Life Time Member, Hadassah(1994 – Present)
- President USY, Beth Hillel – Beth El(1994 – 1995)
- Girl Scout Gold Award(1995)
- Student Government, HarcumCollege(1998 – 1999)
- President of Hillel, HarcumCollege(1998 – 1999)
- Executive Committee, Israel Bonds(2006- Present)
References:
- Available upon request.