Kerryn Sorensen
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
A detail-oriented and ASC-certified cyto-technician with 13 years of experience in microscopic diagnosis of gynecological and non-gynecological cytology specimens. Motivated and approachable, with a passion for teaching and passing on the expanse of knowledge gained from working in a private commercial pathology laboratory. Possessing a strong ability to explain and convey complex scientific concepts, and a commitment to fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment to help students succeed academically and go forth with enthusiasm for a career within the field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Scientist
QML Pathology
Brisbane
02.2012 - Current
- Gynaecological (GYN) and non-GYN cytology screening and reporting.
- Fine needle aspiration (FNA) attendance with rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) of specimens collected.
- Specimen processing and staining, including Thinprep and Surepath preparation.
- Quality control and quality assurance.
- Collaboration with pathologists.
- Training new staff in FNA attendance and ROSE.
- Assisting with trainee screening queries.
- Providing guidance to trainees in assigning diagnostic categories.
- Distribution of monthly workplace health and safety (WHS) newsletter and allocating relevant training modules and materials.
- Induction of new staff and contractors, providing physical tours of safety related areas and digital tours of intranet resources.
- Regular liaison with WHS department.
- Assisting staff with WHS related issues.
- Updating chemical safety documents and carrying out and logging regular testing of safety equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major in Biomedical Sciences
University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia12.2008
Skills
- Cytology screening
- Specimen processing
- Staff training
- Regulatory compliance
- Diagnostic categorization
- Collaboration skills
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Safety processes and procedures
- Microscopy expertise
- Report preparation
Certification
CT (ASC) GYN Cytology – Distinction, 2017
CT (ASC) Non-GYN Cytology, 2021
Timeline
Senior Scientist
QML Pathology
02.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Major in Biomedical Sciences
University of Queensland
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