Analisa A. DeMartino
Bantam,CT
Summary
Detail-oriented Histotechnician with strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills. Capable of multitasking while maintaining high accuracy in fast-paced environments. Excels in team collaboration and effective communication, leveraging feedback for continuous skill enhancement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Histotechnician
UConn Health
Waterbury, CT
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared tissue samples for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Embedding routine surgical specimens
- Staining - special stains and IHC.
- Antibody validations, and CAP surveys.
- Operation and troubleshooting of staining machines, IHC (Dako Omnis) machines, and coverslipping machines.
- Operation and troubleshooting of ThermoScientific Excelsior and Leica tissue processors.
- Qualified control of blocks, slides, and stains to uphold laboratory standards.
- Prepared cytology specimens for diagnostic analysis, ensuring quality and accuracy.
- Logged and tracked incoming specimens to maintain accurate records and streamline workflow.
Histotechnician
St. Francis Hospital
Hartford, CT
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Embedded routine surgical specimens and biopsies for accurate diagnosis.
- Performed microtomy procedures to prepare tissue samples for analysis.
- Performed staining using special stains and IHC techniques.
- Operated and troubleshot staining, IHC (Leica), and coverslipping machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted quality control of slides and blocks to maintain laboratory standards.
- Troubleshooting - sectioning, staining, and machine operation.
- Operated Copath information system to manage pathology data.
- Anatomic Pathology Department
Senior Stylist
CR Salon
Woodbury, CT
06.2011 - 05.2021
Owner/Senior Stylist
Déjà vu Hair
Woodbury, CT
01.2001 - 01.2011
Education
Collegiate Certificate - Histologic Science
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CTBachelor’s of Science - Biology
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CTAssociate’s in Science - Environmental Science
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Tissue sectioning
- Processing
- Embedding
- Staining
- Special stains
- IHC
- Cover slipping
- Cytology preparation
- Cerner
- Copath
- Automated staining operation and troubleshooting
- Cover slipping operation and troubleshooting
- Tissue processor operation and troubleshooting
- Leica microtome operation
- Leica tissue processor
- Bond IHC platform
- Roche benchmark special stainer
- Dako Omnis IHC platform
- Accessioning
Volunteer Professional Membership Recognition
- The National Society for Histotechnology, 09/20 - Current
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 12/20 - Current
Active Certification
- The National Society for Histotechnology, 09/20 - Current
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 12/20 - Current
Technical Qualifications
- The National Society for Histotechnology, 09/20 - Current
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 12/20 - Current
Timeline
Histotechnician
UConn Health
08.2022 - Current
Histotechnician
St. Francis Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Stylist
CR Salon
06.2011 - 05.2021
Owner/Senior Stylist
Déjà vu Hair
01.2001 - 01.2011
Collegiate Certificate - Histologic Science
Goodwin University
Bachelor’s of Science - Biology
Central Connecticut State University
Associate’s in Science - Environmental Science
Naugatuck Valley Community College