Kim Patrick

Clinical Laboratory Science Instructor of the School of Allied Health

Courses Regularly Taught

• CLS 414 Urinalysis, Body Fluids, Microscopy
• CLS 416 Clinical Chemistry Didactic
• CLS 436 Clinical Chemistry Rotation I
• CLS 466 Clinical Chemistry Rotation II
• CLS 435 Clinical Microbiology Rotation I
• CLS 465 Clinical Microbiology Rotation II

Year Started at Mercy College 2009

Education

• BS, Iowa State University (1987) 
• MT certification, Mercy School of Medical Technology (1987)

Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS(ASCP)CM

Advice to Students
Take time to evaluate where you are, where you want to be and how you plan to get there, while praying for guidance.

Clinical/Field Experience

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist since 1987 in a variety of laboratory settings. (Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, VA Medical Center, Iowa City, along with critical access hospitals in rural counties.)
• Newborn Screening Health Scientist
• QC/Lab Manager in industry
• Processing Supervisor at Mercy Medical Ctr.

Professional Memberships

• MT (ASCP)^cm American Society of Clinical Pathologists
• ASCLS American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists.

Community Service Involvement

• St. Mary's Church

Personal History

I love to read and spend time with my huge family. I am the youngest of 15 and my husband is the youngest of 6.  I have taught my whole life, formally and informally. I now have the opportunity to do it full time in a field I love!