Cheryl Holzknecht is a Medical Laboratory Scientist with over 10 years of experience working in hospital laboratories. She has ASCP certification and a Bachelor's and Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Her skills include performing PCR and ELISA assays, operating and maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring compliance with CLIA, HIPAA and OSHA regulations.

1. CHERYL HOLZKNECHT
17954 Sunrise Circle Northwest, Elk River, MN 55330
Cell: 612-327-2736 - cheryl.lynn1006@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Reliable and highly accurate Medical Laboratory Scientist with ASCP
certification focused on quality completion of all lab procedures under tight deadlines.
Works well under pressure in a high volume testing environment.
SKILLS
PCR and ELISA assay
Chemical solution preparation
MS Office proficiency
Lab equipment operation and
maintenance
Cryosectioning
CLIA, HIPPA and OSHA compliance
Transfusion medicine
Cellular staining and identification
Crystal identification
Aseptic technique and culture setup
WORK HISTORY
08/2008 to Current Medical Laboratory Technician
Mercy and Unity hospitals, part of Allina Health – Coon Rapids and Fridley, MN
Cross-trained generalist in areas of Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis,
Microbiology, Blood bank, Histopathology and Specimen processing.
Process blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepare them for lab
testing.
Accurately report quality control, proficiency sample, and patient specimen test
results according to established policies and procedures.
Resolve complex laboratory and instrument problems.
Orient and train new employees and students as assigned.
EDUCATION
2015 Bachelor of Science: Medical Laboratory Technology
St. Cloud State University - St. Cloud MN
2008 Associate of Applied Science: Medical Laboratory Technology
North Hennepin Community College - Brooklyn Park, MN
CERTIFICATIONS
Medical Laboratory Scientist: American Society of Clinical Pathology Certification
Maintenance Program, valid 8/2015-8/2018
LABORATORY DATA AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Excellian/Beaker, WAM, SafeTrace, BioRad RealTime, OnBase, Ultra, iNet, Navicare.
ADDITIONAL LABORATORY CONTRIBUTIONS
2011: Support assistant in a laboratory simulation project at St. Paul College in St.
Paul, Minnesota. Duties: collect and prepare specimens and supplies for students,
obtain and transport reagents and blood products for students to use for testing,
assist instructor during class time and answer student questions.
2012-2013: 21 month term on the Mercy/Unity Unit Laboratory Council which was
established in order to identify process improvements, enhance communication,
produce results that positively impact patients and employees, standardize when
possible and enhance partnerships between the two laboratories.