Catherine Gorecka

Experience

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  John Paul II Hospital

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

  Junior Research Officer

  In this role, I completed an apprenticeship as a research assistant at the John Paul II Hospital in Krakow in the Department of Nuclear Medicine for over a one year. • Ensuring safety rules adhered too, I worked with a number of patients,• introduction the apparatus and method of SPECT-CT,• introduction basic information about the system RIS, HIS, PACS,• introduction quality management system in nuclear medicine,• Participation in tests of basic gamma camera and CT in accordance with current regulatory requirements, • Analysis of diagnostic images,• Assisting numerous ultrasound, and elastography ECHO’s • Assistance in scintigraphy image reconstruction and the analysis of diagnostic images.• observational research in terms of case-control study in patients with HCM. • Introducing the preliminary diagnosis of the patient on the basis of the guidelines contained in the medical history of the patientsPlayed an active part in the Student Scientific wheel of Medical Imaging, participating in research projects in the Department of Nuclear Medicine tutor: Dr hab. Magdalena Kostkiewicz prof. UJ until 2016 Show less

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  Univeristy Hospital, Department of Neurology, Laboratory of Neurogenetics

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

  Laboratory Research Assistant

  • health care assistance• carried out a number of practical duties within the Lab • blood tests, ELISA, Western Blot• Had an active role in the scientific Circle Cell Biology - manager of the medical section.• Took an active part in IFMSA-Poland- International Association of Students of Medicine. Assisting with research - angiography and minor surgeries, retraining in radiology and angiography angiology in the laboratory and in the Department of Diagnostic Imaging CUMRiK Show less

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  Jagiellonian University

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2017

  Research Officer

  Own initiative Research conduct over a period of 2 years in a Bachelor project titled Cardiac Fibroblasts in Developing an Adult Heart, research on the influence of provitamin A, on cardiac fibroblasts (in vivo conditions). Strong Laboratory Skills performance. Working under pressure, working within timeline. Reviewing relevant materials &articles. Discussing and presenting research approach with other experts. Supervising other students

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  National University of Ireland, Galway

  Sept 2017 - May 2022

  Deployed team resources in the most effective way, prioritising in order to overcome day-to-day problems, achieve contract schedules and satisfy the customer requirements. Controled of environmental factors that may adversely affect health& Control and prevention of occupational factors that may adversely affect health safety. Ensured compliance on a monthly basis with the contractual SLA’s and KPI’s in relation to Audits. Undertook responsibilities as set out in the Health and Safety Policy, ensured that employees are made aware of and strictly adhere to all Health and Safety requirements. Show less Developed operational policies, protocols, and guidelines to maximize the utilization of resources and ensure systematic audit of such usage. Implemented health policies and procedures to provide healthcare service improvement in the Area of Europe. Coordinated and supervised global research projects ongoing in Europe and the US, and acted as a resource for study participants by answering questions and explaining related procedures. Ensured the study site compliance with all local and federal laws and regulations. Show less Recruited and enrolled study participants. Imputing clinical research data into electronic data systems. Coordinated patient visits and procedures related to research.Acted as resource for study participants by answering questions and explaining related procedures. Ensured the study site is compliance with all local and federal laws and regulations. Monitored study sites and activities to ensure the appropriate industry protocols and terms of the study are being followed. Created thorough documentation of study protocol and update it as needed. Show less

  • Academic Tutor

    Sept 2018 - May 2022

  • Public Sector Manager

    Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Preventirive Cardiology Project Manger

    Sept 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Clinical Research Officer

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2018
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  Griffith College

  Jan 2019 - May 2022

  Lecturer

  Played a major role in identifying key teaching methods for students who are attached to clinical teams as part of their learning. Instructed and supervised students during their clinical attachment, and provided lectures and tutorials. I was a part of the Research and Development group as a Professor assistant Clinical Science Institute, Galway, Ireland.

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  Chanelle Pharma

  Aug 2020 - May 2022

  Quality Control (QC) Raw Materials Co-ordinator/Project Manager

  Led over 1,000 individual companies, and managed quality control activities including the execution of scheduled inspections inside and outside the company. Conducted research where supervised more than 100 cases daily, monitored the process of sample analysis, and ensured that collected data were analyzed properly. The company has increased its sales by 20% annually and achieved FDA approval to manufacture spot-on for the US market.

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  US Army

  May 2022 - Feb 2025

  • Proving executive level leadership, adhered to monitoring documentation of massive turning in approximately 2 000 pieces of equipment daily, including but not limited to sensitive items, computers, medical equipment, warfighter equipment. • Supervising team ensured welfare and safety of 10-personnel team, managing a 100% safety records.• Assuring the quality of documents pertaining to Army Directive 2011-06 and are 99.9% accurate while collaborating with the senior level staff in solving problems. Show less

  • Team Lead

    Jan 2024 - Feb 2025

  • Team Leader for Peacekeeping Mission Group

    May 2022 - Jan 2024
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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Jan 2025 - now

  Rating Veteran Service Representative/ Officer