Rusty Wendt, DrPH, DCLS, CC(NRCC), AFADLM

Associate Professor at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Part-Time Faculty at San Francisco State University | Associate Fellow - ADLM | Board-Certified Clinical Chemist | 24+ Years in Healthcare

McAllen, Texas, United States

About

I’m a board-certified HCLD-level laboratory professional with generalist expertise in all major areas of the clinical laboratory; a passion for learning, as demonstrated by my double doctorate status; and a proven track record as a leader in laboratories accredited by CAP, TJC, and COLA. I’m also a budding university educator desirous of learning how to effectively share my knowledge with up-and-coming medical laboratory scientists.

Experience

  • Part-Time Faculty at San Francisco State University
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Edinburg, Texas, United States)
    • Clinical Associate Professor
      Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      Teaching courses in the health sciences masters program and undergraduate health services technology program.

    • Lecturer
      Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Regional Laboratory Director at USPI (North Central Surgical Center Hospital and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Uptown)
    Feb 2024 - Jul 2024 · 6 mos

  • Laboratory Director at North Central Surgical Center Hospital
    Jun 2021 - Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Laboratory Director at Texas Orthopedic Hospital
    Jun 2019 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo