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Elizabeth Anne
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Jean V. Pollack EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:1986: M.S. in Medical Biology, concentration in Microbiology. Long Island University, C.W. Post Center, Greenvale, NY. 1968: B.S. in Medical Technology, St. John's University, Jamaica NY. Medical Technologist by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Membership: American Society of Microbiology (ASM), Medical Mycology Society of New York (Secretary/Treasurer). HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:NYU Medical Center, New York, NY 1988-To present: Supervisory technologist in Mycology Laboratory. • Supervises the daily operation of the Mycology laboratory. • Performs complex identification tests on yeast and mold isolates from clinical specimens using conventional methods and commercial kits. • Reports and interprets culture results to physicians. Transmits results using the SUN/Quest and Antrim computer systems. • Participates in NYS and CAP mycology proficiency testing; 100% results. • Responsible for Mycology Laboratory quality control program. • Responsible for mycology quality assurance program. Instituted a policy change, which resulted in increased turn-around time for mycology reports. • Monitors laboratory results by generating and reviewing computer reports. • Updates Standard Operating Manual as needed. Co-wrote and co-edited entire manual in CAP format which resulted in continued accreditation by the CAP. • Trains staff members; assists director in training medical students and residents. • Maintains inventory; orders materials as required. • Meets with distributors/vendors and evaluates new products. • Knowledgeable in current mycological techniques; attends lectures and seminars and reads professional journals/newsletters. • Proficient in taking and reading skin & nail scrapings for KOH examination and culture. • American ParaProfessional Services: • Secretary-Treasurer of the Medical Mycology Society of New York. • 1987-1988: Examiner, responsible for arranging appointments, drawing blood and performing physical exams for clients seeking insurance coverage. Mercy Hospital, Rockville Centre, NY:1979-1988: Senior technologist. • Performed routine and special tests in Microbiology Department. • Chief technologist in charge of running test which resulted in identification of unusual yeasts and molds; 100% results Department of Health & CAP proficiencies. • Assisted phlebotomy team during morning blood-drawing rounds; drew blood via veni-puncture and fingerstick. 1972-1979: Technologist. Rotated through Hematology, Serology and Immunohematology laboratories. St. Vincent's Hospital, NY, NY: 1968-1972: Technologist, Performed routine blood bank duties, i.e. drew blood, took histories, typed and cross-matched blood. PUBLICATIONS: Sept. 2000: Contributing writer for the Newsletter of the Medical Mycology Society of New York, which is published at NYU. Espinal-Ingroff, A., L. Stockman, G. Roberts, D. Pincus, J. Pollack, and J. Marler.1998. _Comnarison of RaDID Yeast Plus system for identification of new and emerging yeast nathosens. J. Clinical Microbiolosv. 36:883-886. SPECIAL SKILLS: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Paradox, Quicken. PERSONAL INTERESTS: Stage Manager for community theatre, miniatures, guitar & banjo playing. SUMMARY: • Communicator; thrives on responsibility; high standards of performance even in stressful environments; enjoys challenges. • Accustomed to improving operations, systems and controlling costs. • Ability to recognize and resolve problems and to develop means to achieve goals. REFERENCES: Available on request.
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