Alicia Reed
Gansevoort,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly organized Laboratory Professional with extensive experience managing complex technical workflows, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in quality assurance, cross-functional training, and community-focused advocacy. Adept at leveraging strong analytical abilities, precision, and problem-solving skills to drive operational excellence in a new industry sector.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Histotechnologist
Saratoga Hospital
Saratoga Springs, NY
09.2012 - Current
- Skilled in all areas of histology lab including specimen receiving and accessioning, embedding, microtomy, special staining, immunohistochemistry, frozen sectioning on cryostat, gross dissection, and maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment; trained new employees to ensure lab proficiency. Served on safety committee for 6 years, contributing to improved lab safety practices and compliance. I have 7 months of experience of MOHS histology. Conducted training for new staff, participated on QA team, and performed internal audits to enhance departmental quality assurance.
- Processed patient tissue specimens in the Saratoga Hospital histology laboratory.
- Embedded biopsy samples for microscopic examination and diagnosis.
- Utilized microtome to cut paraffin sections and ensure slide quality.
Histotechnician
Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls, NY
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided per-diem support for grossing operations
Histotechnician
St. Peter's Health Partners
Albany, NY
01.2020 - 07.2020
- I worked a per-diem position in the evenings Executed cutting and grossing tasks during evening shifts. as needed.
- Prepared tissue sections for microscopic examination in Glens Falls Hospital pathology lab.
- Processed biopsies using fixation, embedding, and microtomy procedures.
- Stained slides with H&E and special stains for pathologist review.
Mohs Histotechnician
Saratoga Dermatology
Saratoga Springs, NY
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Completed 2-day Mohs training in New Jersey, leading to contract position at Saratoga Dermatology to cover 2 maternity leaves. Trained with 2 nurses in March, collaborated closely with Dr. Smith from April to September to ensure seamless patient care.
- Processed dermatology biopsy specimens for Saratoga Dermatology pathology workflow
Direct Support Professional
Schenectady ARC
Schenectady, NY
10.2007 - 11.2012
- Delivered direct care and support for activities of daily living to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, including shopping, cleaning, cooking, administering medication, and providing transportation to events and medical appointments.
- Supported individuals with daily living tasks at Schenectady ARC residences.
- Assisted with personal care and hygiene routines.
- Administered medications following care plans and agency guidelines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Histology
State University of New York Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NYHigh School Diploma -
Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Senior High School
Skills
- Specimen Collection, Accessioning, and Processing
- Microtomy sectioning
- Immunohistochemistry Staining, Manual Special Staining
- Frozen Sectioning
- Quality Assurance/ Quality Control
- Internal auditing
- Documentation development and review
- Data collection and analysis
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology knowledge
- Patient care, direct care
- Medical Records
- Medical office experience
- Public health experience
- Staff Training & Development
- Patient and resident advocacy
- First Aid, CPR, Fire Safety
- Chemical Hygiene
- Inspection Preparation
- Dragon Voice Recognition system
- Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Graphic design
- Data entry and analysis
- Clerical experience
- Manufacturing
- Packaging
- Multitasking and organizational skills
- Customer service and support
- Disability services experience
- Kitchen experience
- Animal care and handling
- Plant identification, propagation, and natural pest control
- Horticulture
- Landscape maintenance
- Educational Outreach
- Chemical Hygiene
- Inspection Preparation
- Medication administration, Insulin administration
Certification
NYS Histotechnology License, September 2012 to Present, HT Certification, Driver's License, Class D
Timeline
Histotechnician
Glens Falls Hospital
01.2023 - 09.2023
Histotechnician
St. Peter's Health Partners
01.2020 - 07.2020
Mohs Histotechnician
Saratoga Dermatology
03.2019 - 10.2019
Histotechnologist
Saratoga Hospital
09.2012 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Schenectady ARC
10.2007 - 11.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Histology
State University of New York Cobleskill
High School Diploma -
Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Senior High School