Cathleen J. Pham
: 7326 Urshan Way, San Jose CA, 95138 :: (408) 838-6857 :: cjpham@yahoo.com :: http://cathleenpham.efolioworld.com/ :
OBJECTIVE
To contribute my technical skills in clinical science at Kaiser Permanente to meet the needs of our community and help it thrive.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Clinical Laboratory Science Graduate Certificate
San Francisco State University: 10/20/2011
Medical Laboratory Scientist License
LFS Lic. #: MTA 00044040
11/3/2011
ASCP Cert. #: 240319
10/19/2011
Microbiology B.S
University of California, Davis: 09/15/2008
Phlebotomy Technician I Certification
LFS Lic. #: CPT 00040712
4/7/2010
ASCP Cert. #: 38133
9/16/2009
RELEVANT SKILLS
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Chemistry/Urinalysis and Body Fluids: Experience using Centaur, Immulite 2000, AXSYM, COBAS, Olympus AU680,
Hgb Electrophoresis, CSF Isofocusing for Multiple Sclerosis, GC/MS, Tandem Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, TLC, and
Analyte Extraction.
Hematology/Coagulation/Phlebotomy: Worked with XE-2100, SP 1000, Stago STA-R; PTT, Mixing Studies/Factor
Inhibitor Screen, Factor Assays, Protein C, Protein S, Factor V Leiden, DRVVT, Osmotic Fragility, Erythrocyte
Sedimentation Rate, RBC Indices, Differential Blood Smear Preparation, Venipuncture, Dermal Puncture and Proper
Specimen Handling.
Immunohematology(Blood Bank): Familiar with Unit Confirmation, ABORh Forward/ Reverse Typing, Direct and
Indirect Antiglobulin Test, Unit Release, and Antibody ID Panels.
Immunology/Serology: Capable with Liaison, Bioplex, Triturus; Viral Load, HPV, Genotyping/LIPA, RPR, TP-PA, SDS
PAGE, Western Blot, ELISA, IFA, DFA, Flow Cytometry, Complement-Mediated-Lysis for Antibody Titer, Microtiter
Agglutination Assay, Coggins Test, and Lymphocyte Function Testing.
Microbiology: Familiar with MicroScan, Vitek; Antibiotic Susceptibility: Kirby-Bauer Disk, D-test, E-test; Microbial
Isolation/Identification, Biochemical Testing, Staining Techniques including Gram, Ziehl-Neelsen, Auramine-Rhodamine
Stain, Wright’s/Giemsa. Review of Malaria Blood Smear and Trichrome Stained Smears, ELVIS, and R-MIX.
Intuitive troubleshooter, Self-motivated, team-oriented, and have a great memory.
Organized, attentive to detail, and goal oriented. Ability to keep accurate laboratory records.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Intern: TPMG Regional Laboratory, Berkeley/Richmond, CA
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Molecular Laboratory Technician: HJF-Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, CA
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(08/2009-06/2010)
Performed nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis for projects on Febrile Respiratory Illness Surveillance of
samples from military personnel.
Provided pneumonia surveillance for ongoing clinical research projects as needed.
Responsible for optimizing the H274Y protocol test for the H1N1 viral mutation.
Phlebotomist Intern: Scripps Torrey Pines Clinic, La Jolla, CA
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(01/2011-10/2011)
Completed training in Specimen Processing, Autochemistry, Immunochemistry, Toxicology, Special Chemistry, Newborn
Screening, Hematology, Coagulation, Flow Cytometry, Bacteriology, Mycology, Acid Fast Bacteria (AFB), Parasitology,
and Immunodiagnostics (IDX).
Completed Blood Bank at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, San Francisco.
Completed Urinalysis & Body Fluids at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Oakland.
Performed quality control and instrument calibration and troubleshooting.
Worked with laboratory information systems RILIS and Millenium, analyzed and entered batch test results with supervision.
Participated in CLS High School and Continuing Education outreach.
(07/2009-08/2009)
Performed routine venipuncture, and administered tools for fecal and urine specimen collection to patients.
Performed clerical tasks: checking validity of LSRs, filing LSRs and consent forms.
Aided in specimen processing: receiving outpatient specimens and delivering specimens to the clinical laboratory.
References Available Upon Request*