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MICHELLE FORRESTER.
- 1. MICHELLE FORRESTER 93 Beachview EsplanadeMacmasters Beach 0412007954 Michelle.Forrester@health.nsw.gov.au Skills Summary – 20 years skilled technical officer in a clinical laboratory with specialized training in the area of haematology and coagulation and transfusion medicine. – Knowledge and experiencein other areas of the laboratory including Biochemistry and Microbiology. – Experience in working with Laboratory interface systems including middlewaresoftware and experience using hospital computer systems for pathology obtaining pathology results. – Well developed communication skills, both verbal and written form. I liaise effectively with both peers and leaders – Strong Self management skills that enable me to work effectively in a fast paced and challenging environment. – Supportive and encouraging team player with strong focus on integrity and ethical conduct – Enthusiasm in facing all new challenges that are encountered and a passion for continually developing in the face of new experiences and challenges. – Skilled at training new staff on proper testing and equipment operation. – Competent in troubleshooting instrument automated errors. – Focused on quality assurance – Currently the haematology department occupation health safety officer, ensuring all staff are knowledge and practice safe work methods.
- 2. 2 Education Associate Diploma inPathology Health Science Hunter Institute of Technology 1996 Bachelor of Medical Science (specialization Pathology) Charles Sturt University Continuing education (graduate 2018) credit average Gillian Rosenburg Training Workshop 2009 AIMS/RCPAQAP Malarial Parasite and Morphology Workshop 2013 Stago Coagulation Training Workshop 2009
- 3. 3 Experience Pathology North Pathology TechnicalOfficer 1996-present – Conduct diagnostic haematology and coagulation testing in a high volume core laboratory. – Perform manual and automated maintenance and Quality control testing and calibrations on instruments (Coagulation analyser –STAGO and Haematology Analyser – Cell Dyn Sapphire and 3200, Bio-RAD IH1000, Siemens PFA AND Beckman Dickinson FACSCALIBUR) – Identify and troubleshoot instrument automated errors. – Train new staff members on proper testing and equipment operation. – 10 years of a well educated background in Haematology and Coagulation and transfusion medicine. – Highly Skilled blood film morphologist – Perform Special coagulation testing including Lupus testing, Protein C, Factor VIII, Anti Factor Xa, and Heparin Antibodies testing. – Competent with compatibility testing Bloodtransfusion technologist – Skilled and competent with our Laboratory software system Responsibilities – Haematology Occupational Health and Safety Officer
- 4. 4 REFEREES David Forbes Operations ManagerPathology North – Central Coast Ph.: (02) 43203381 David.Forbes@health.nsw.gov.au Debbie Wooden Senior Hospital Scientist Transfusion Pathology North – Central Coast Ph.: (02) 43203365 Debbie.Wooden@health.nsw.gov.au Geoff Channells Senior Haematology Scientist Pathology North – Central Coast 43203670 Geoffrey.Channells@health.nsw.gov.au