Jay D. Hackworth, MT (ASCP)
Las Vegas, NV 89148
OBJECTIVE
Experienced Embryologist/Medical Technologist with ASCP certification, Nevada State Supervisor license and 20+ years of various laboratory experience available for locum/ IVF Consulting.
WORK HISTORY
2013-Present Embryology Supervisor/Senior Embryologist Green Valley Fertility Partners
All aspects of embryology ICSI, oocyte retrievals,denuding oocytes,PGD biopsy,selecting best for transfer, transfers, freezing manual and vitrification, thawing of embryos, managing/operating chemistry and andrology laboratories in multiple facilities. Other duties include: maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies – CAP, CLIA, and NV State, development of new procedures, maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control of various analyzers, performing and reporting results in chemistry, andrology, and IVF laboratory. Also responsible for orientation/training new employees.
2009-2013 Freelance Embryologist/Medical Technologist-Per-Diem work in Nevada, California, Texas, etc.
Responsibilities include: Traveling to various sites in the U.S. and learning different protocols. All aspects of embryology ICSI, oocyte retrievals,denuding oocytes,selecting best for transfer, transfers, freezing manual and vitrification, thawing of embryos, managing/operating chemistry and andrology laboratories in multiple facilities. Other duties include: maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies – CAP, CLIA, and NV State, development of new procedures, maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control of various analyzers, performing and reporting results in chemistry, andrology, and IVF laboratory. Also responsible for orientation/training new employees.
2002-2009 Embryologist/Medical Technologist, Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine
Responsibilities include: All aspects of embryology ICSI, oocyte retrievals,denuding oocytes,selecting best for transfer, transfers, freezing manual and vitrification, thawing of embryos, managing/operating chemistry and andrology laboratories in multiple facilities. Other duties include: maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies – CAP, CLIA, and NV State, development of new procedures, maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control of various analyzers, performing and reporting results in chemistry, andrology, and IVF laboratory. Also responsible for orientation/training new employees.
1999-2001 Medical Technician, University Medical Center
Responsibilities included: performing and reporting of results/quality control in Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Stat-Lab. Duties included: routine maintenance and troubleshooting of various analyzers, orientation/training of new employees.
1997-1999 Medical Technician, G & A Medical Personnel- Contracted to Nellis Air Force Base Hospital
Responsibilities included ordering and processing of specimens in the following departments: hematology, chemistry, special chemistry, and microbiology. Other duties included: daily quality control, assisting with bone marrow aspirations, receiving and reporting of specimen results. Often provided technical support, troubleshooting as well as assistance with department orientation and training.
1996-1997 Medical Technician, Munster Community Hospital
Responsibilities include the ordering and processing of specimens in the following departments: immunohematology, hematology, chemistry, special chemistry, and microbiology. Other duties included: daily quality control, bone marrow aspirations, performing ACT’s, receiving and reporting of specimen results, technical support as well as troubleshooting.
EDUCATION
2002: Bachelors of Science degree in Medical Technology
1997: Associate of Science degree in Medical Technology
LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
American Society of Clinical Pathologist Licensed
Nevada State Supervisor Licensed
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
