Allison Lowry
Toledo,OH
Summary
Energetic Histology Technician with 11 years histology experience. Efficiently and safely prepares histology slides leveraging knowledge of best practices for accuracy and infection control. Mastery in evaluating quality of thickness, impregnation, fixation and dehydration of tissues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician
Dermatology Associates
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained a high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable test results for patients.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in slide preparation and staining.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by streamlining histology procedures and workflow.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples.
- Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity levels.
- Actively participated in internal audits and inspections resulting in consistent compliance with accreditation standards.
- Trained new histology technicians, sharing best practices and improving overall team capabilities.
- Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
- Kept laboratory equipment in good working order with regular maintenance.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Used glass slides to mount tissues for tests.
- Special staining including GMS, PAS and Alcian Blue
Histology Technician
Promedica/Toledo Hospital
09.2013 - Current
- Maintained a high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable test results for patients.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in slide preparation and staining.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by streamlining histology procedures and workflow.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity levels.
- Conducted regular maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and functionality.
- Managed workload effectively under tight deadlines, prioritizing cases based on clinical urgency.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, staying current on industry advancements and trends.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies, learning new software platforms that improved workflow within the department.
- Performed complex tissue embedding processes, preserving samples for future analysis or archival purposes.
- Trained new histology technicians, sharing best practices and improving overall team capabilities.
- Carried out specific tests and preparation requirements based on orders.
- Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
- Used glass slides to mount tissues for tests.
- Ran immunohistochemical tests, made bulk reagents, kept logs, checked each slide to make sure they were stained properly
Education
Bachelor of Education -
The University of Toledo
Toledo12.2012
Skills
- Grossing Specimens
- Microscopic Examination
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Frozen Sectioning
- Special Stains Application
- Immunohistochemical testing
- Embedding Tissues
- Teaching and training
- Reagent Preparation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Microtome Operation
- Decalcification Methods
- Tissue Processing
Timeline
Histology Technician
Dermatology Associates
06.2022 - Current
Histology Technician
Promedica/Toledo Hospital
09.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Education -
The University of Toledo
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