BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Ramona Fisher
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Education:
CLA certification Ivy Tech State College 1981
HHS Review Exam/CLT 1987
NCA CLS certification 1994
Professional Experience:
Evening lab supervisor Goshen General Hospital 2002-present
Staff Medical Technologist Goshen General Hospital 1998-2002.
Staff Medical Technologist Elkhart Clinic 1989-1998.
Staff Medical Technologist Elkhart General Hospital 1981-1989.
ASCLS/ASCLS-INDIANA Board Service:
Past-President
Awards Chair
Generalist Scientific Assembly
Professional Affiliations & Credentials:
ASCLS, ASCLS-INDIANA, NCA |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Paula J. Fraley |
Education:
M.S. in Management Indiana Wesleyan University 2000
Clinical Research Certificate Program IUPUI
B.S. in Medical Technology Indiana University 1993
B.S. in Zoology Butler University 1988
Professional Experience:
Clinical Research Associate, Quintiles 2006-Present
Clinical Research Associate, Monitoring Force 2005-2006
Monitor, Project Administrator, Medical Technologist, Covance 1995-2005
Clinical Laboratory Science Experience:
Cellular Fluids (Flow Cytometry, Coagulation, Hematology, Cellular Microscopy/ Urinalysis, Chemistry, RIA, Electrophoresis, Toxicology, Ligand Assay
ASCLS/ASCLS-INDIANA Board Service:
Past-President
Central District Co-Director
Past Spring Symposium Chairs (Program Co-Chair and Registration Chair)
Professional Affiliations & Credentials:
ASCLS, ASCLS-INDIANA, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), CNPS(NAPSR) |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Vernon Boyd |
Education:
Elkhart Institute of Technology 1970-1971
H.E.W. Technologist 1972
CLS(NCA) 1990
Professional Experience:
Staff Technologist, Anderson County Hospital, Garnett, KS. 1972- 1980
Staff Technologist, St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital 1980-1994
Technical Supr., St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital 1994-2001
Staff Technologist, St. Vincent Frankfort 2001-Present
ASCLS/ASCLS-INDIANA Board Service:
Region IV PAC
ASCLS-INDIANA Central District Co-director
Professional Affiliations & Credentials:
ASCLS, ASCLS-INDIANA, NCA
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Donna Swank Rudiger |
Education:
B.S. in Microbiology , Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana
Medical Technology Internship, Swedish Hospital Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
M.S. in Pathology, IU School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
Professional Experience:
Medical Technologist at Community Memorial Hospital, Sidney, Montana
Staff Technologist in Microbiology Department, University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.
Research Technician for Department of Microbiology and Immunology, IU School of
Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
Clinical Scientist for the Roche Diabetes Care Group, Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis,
IN
Professional Affiliations & Credentials:
ASCLS, ASCLS-INDIANA SA Microbiology
Professional Affiliations & Credentials:
ASCLS, ASCLS-INDIANA, ASCP, CLMA, NCA, ASM
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Taught Basic Microbiology to 24 students including R.N.s, a 4 credit class including lectures and labs for Dawson Community College, Glendive, Montana
REFEREED PUBLICATION:
American Society of Clinical Pathologists Clinical Chemistry Tech Sample No. CC-6 (1992). "Cystic Fibrosis.”
ABSTRACT:
American Society of Microbiology national meeting in Atlanta, GA, poster presentation: "Characterization of Anti-peptidoglycan Antibodies that differentiate between cell wall fragments of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria." D. S. Rudiger, G. J. Merkel, B. A. Scofield, S. D. Allen, and R. S. Rosenthal.
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Karen Huffman |
Education:
MPA in Public Administration Indiana University 1987
B.S. in Medical Technology Indiana University 1979
Professional Experience:
Laboratory Director, St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne IN 2000-Present
Healthtrust Purchasing Group - Laboratory Clinical Advisory Board 2006-Present
Laboratory Manager, Clinton County Hospital, Frankfort IN 1990-1998
Systems Administrator / Medical Services, Mennonite Mutual Aide,
Goshen Indiana 1998-2000
Senior Technologist, South Bend Medical Foundation at Elkhart General
Hospital 1978-1989
ASCLS/ASCLS-INDIANA Board Service:
State President 2006-2007
State Publications Editor
State Convention Committee
Region IV Treasurer
National Administration Scientific Assembly Vice Chair
Professional Affiliations & Credentials:
ASCLS, ASCLS-INDIANA, CLDir (NCA), MT (ASCP) |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Bernadette Rodak (Bunny) |
Bernadette Rodak (Bunny) has over 30 years experience in Clinical Laboratory Science with over 20 in education. She has worked in several states, including Maryland, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alaska, Delaware and Indiana. She is the editor of Hematology Clinical Principles and Applications (3rd edition published 2007) and co-author of Clinical Hematology Atlas,(3rd edition coming in 2008) as well as a contributor to several other texts. She is the clinical practice editor for Clinical Laboratory Science, the journal of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.
Professor Rodak has many presentations in Hematology at the state, national and international level. Currently she teaches Hematology, Urinalysis and Topics in CLS in the Indiana University/Clarian Health CLS program in Indianapolis. |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Susan Higgins |
Susan Higgins received her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology in 1969 from Michigan State University. In 1996, she received her Master of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from Michigan State University. She was Clinical Coordinator in two MLT programs, in Michigan and at IUN in Indiana. She is currently the Program Director for the Clinical Laboratory Science programs (MLT and PBT) at IUN, where she teaches some of the professional courses for the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program.
Professionally, Susan has worked as Medical Technologist since 1970, at various hospital laboratories, with 20 years at the Saginaw Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan, with responsibilities ranging from bench technologist to management. She obtained her Specialist in Chemistry certification in 1983 and her Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification in 1984. |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Darrell Harrington |
Education:
B.S. in Medical Technology Indiana University 1976
MT (ASCP) Registry 1977
Professional Experience:
Methodist Hospitals, Inc.
Laboratory Clinical Education Coordinator 1995 – present
Phlebotomy Manager 1990 – 1995
Shift Supervisor 1981 – 1990
Staff Medical Technologist St. Mary Medical Center 1976 - 1981
ASCLS/ASCLS-INDIANA Board Service:
Past Board President
Northern District Representative
Professional Affiliations & Credentials:
ASCLS, ASCLS-INDIANA, MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA) |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Carole Mullins |
Education:
B.S. in Biology/Chemistry, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
MPA, Health Administration, Indiana University
Certified phlebotomy and ECG instructor
Professional Experience:
Over 30 years of experience in healthcare working as a bench tech, supervisor and
trainer/consultant.
Currently a member of the allied health faculty of Southwestern Michigan College,
Dowagiac, Michigan.
Co-business owner of ABP, Inc. which does healthcare training and consulting.
ASCLS/ASCLS-INDIANA Board Service:
Involved with ASCLS-INDIANA since 1984 having served in many capacities including:
President
NC District Director
Bylaws Chair
Leadership Development Chair
SA Phlebotomy
Professional Affiliations & Credentials:
ASCLS, ASCLS-INDIANA, MPA, BS. MT(ASCP), CLDir(NCA)
Certified phlebotomy and ECG instructor
PUBLICATIONS:
Author of numerous training manuals and homestudy manuals for phlebotomy, ECG and
compliance issues. |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Barbara Hawkins |
Barbara Hawkins has been a clinical laboratory scientist since 1982. She is also registered as a specialist in chemistry.
Barbara has a Master's degree in Health Occupations Education, which is
what led her to her current position as instructor of health careers at
Hoosier Hills Career Center, Monroe County Community School
Corporation.
Barbara has a patient husband and two great daughters. She is also employed in
the laboratory at Bedford Regional Medical Center. She works a few PRN
hours each month so that she can stay somewhat current and visit her lab
friends. |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Max Daniels |
Education:
B.S. in Chem/Elect Eng Tri State University Angola, Indiana
NCA CLS Certification
Professional Experience:
Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne, IN
Huntington County Hospital Huntington, In
New Haven Medical Laboratory Fairfield Pathologists, Inc. New Haven, IN
Midwest Clinical Pathology New Haven, In
Met Path Fort Wayne, IN
Fairfield Pathologists, Inc. Fort Wayne, IN
Indiana Pathology Consultants, Inc. Fort Wayne, IN
Professional Affiliations & Credentials:
ASCLS, ASCLS-INDIANA, NCA
ASCLS/ASCLS-INDIANA Board Service:
Past President
Treasurer
Scholarship Chair |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Janet Naas |
Education:
M.S. in Management Oakland City University 2000
B.S. in Medical Technology Indiana University 1972
Professional Experience:
St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville, IN 1972-Present
Technical Manager, Blood Bank/Hematology- St. Mary’s 2000- Present
Technical Manager, Blood Bank – St. Mary’s 1999-2000
Manager Blood Bank/Hematology/QA–Welborn Hospital 1990- 1999
Manager of Blood Bank 1978-1990
Medical Technologist – Generalist 1972-1978
ASCLS/ASCLS-INDIANA Board Service:
Professional Affiliations & Credentials:
ASCLS, ASCLS-INDIANA, AABB, AACC |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Donna Dayton |
Education:
B.S. in Medical Technology Indiana State University 1983
Professional Experience:
Laboratory Manager Indiana University Health Center 1994-Present
Laboratory Technologist Indiana University Health Center 1989-1994
Laboratory Technologist Bloomington Hospital 1984-1989
Laboratory Technologist Daviess County Hospital 1983-1984
ASCLS/ASCLS-INDIANA Board Service:
South Region Co-Director
Past President
Secretary
Professional Affiliations & Credentials:
ASCLS, ASCLS-INDIANA, CLS(NCA), MT(ASCP) |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Chuck Hiar |
Education:
M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science, Michigan State University, 1968
B.S. in Biology/Chemistry, Central Michigan University, 1964
MT(ASCP), St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI, 1965
Professional Experience:
Technical Product Specialist/Sr. Clinical Research Scientist, Bayer HealthCare,
Diagnostics Division, 1983-Present
Director of Clinical Laboratory Services, Medical Pathfinder Laboratories,
Fennville, MI, 1970-1983
Laboratory Inspector/Consultant, Michigan Department of Public Health,
Lansing, MI, 1968-70
Staff Medical Technologist, St. Mary’s Hospital/Grand Rapids Osteopathic
Hospital, 1965-67, Elkhart General Hospital (part-time), 1987-90
ASCLS/ASCLS-INDIANA Board Service:
President
Treasurer
Legislative/Committee Chair
Professional Affiliations & Credentials:
ASCLS, ASCLS-INDIANA, AACC, ASCP, ACRP |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Linda Kasper |
Education:
B.S. (Biology and Chemistry), University of North Alabama (1962)
Certificate in Medical Technology, University of Alabama (1963)
M.S. in Allied Health Sciences Education, Indiana University (1977)
EdD, Indiana University (2003)
Professional Experience:
Clinical Laboratory Science Program Director, Indiana University
ASCLS/ASCLS-INDIANA Board Service:
Past-President
Program Chair for Spring Symposia
P.A.C.E. Coordinator
Chair of Continuing Education Advisory Committee
Annual Meeting Steering Committee
Editor of ASCLS Today
Director, Region IV |
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BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Denise Gaff |
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Medicine Indiana University 1975
Professional Experience:
Worked as a hematology supervisor for a small independent laboratory in Ft. Wayne, IN
Began working at Lutheran Hospital of FW in 1982 on third shift through 1986
Started a POL for a group of Neurologists and Neurosurgeons in Feb. 1987
Obtained an Indiana State certification and ran that laboratory until it was sold to Pathologists Associated in 1993
Served as the Operations and Marketing Manager for the Ft. Wayne branch of Pathologists Associated for 7 years.
Took over as the Network Director for the Lutheran Health Network 2000 through the present.
ASCLS/ASCLS-INDIANA Board Service:
Marketing/Public Relations
Professional Affiliations & Credentials:
ASCLS, ASCLS-INDIANA
McKesson National Advisory Board |
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