Amy Garza
Houston,TX
Summary
I'm a Histology Technician Supervisor with 29 years of Histology experience. I'm proficient in preparing slides, documenting results and producing timely reports. I work effectively with clinical staff to provide information and resolve problems. I'm a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure and ready to help team achieve company goals. Also, ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histotechnician Supervisor
HCA
02.2022 - Current
- Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Kept laboratory equipment in good working order with regular maintenance.
- Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Compiled and maintained preventive maintenance and instrument performance check records according to schedule and regulations.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
Histotechnician Supervisor
Alliance Pathology Consultants
01.2001 - 02.2022
- Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Kept laboratory equipment in good working order with regular maintenance.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Maintained laboratory histologic manuals to standardize procedures.
- Compiled and maintained preventive maintenance and instrument performance check records according to schedule and regulations.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Education
GED -
La Porte High School
La Porte, TX1989
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Quality Control Management
- Team collaboration abilities
- Technical applications implementation
- Specimen Processing
- Tissue Processing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Tissue Embedding
- Microtome Operation
Certification
- HT - Histotechnician 2003
Timeline
Histotechnician Supervisor
HCA
02.2022 - Current
Histotechnician Supervisor
Alliance Pathology Consultants
01.2001 - 02.2022
- HT - Histotechnician
GED -
La Porte High School
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