Andrea Taylor
Wylie,TX
Summary
Hardworking and competent Pathologist Assistant with extensive knowledge in clinical laboratory operations. Punctual and professional, willing to work various shifts and driven to perform successfully in solitary role or as part of team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pathologist Assistant
Quest Diagnostics
Irving, Texas
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Worked in a high volume laboratory. Described and performed simple to high complexity hospital gross anatomic feature descriptions, which included processing specimens, frozen tissues, research and cytology.
- Assisted onsite/ offsite pathologists performing advanced gross anatomical features.
- Member of the Laboratory Committee (Gross Pathology Representative) and created SOP’s per specimen type, good laboratory practices and template creations.
- Hospital accreditation at MCA
- Collaborative teamwork through onsite communication and on going trainings.
Pathologist Assistant
Incyte Diagnostics
Richland, Washington
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Described and performed gross anatomical feature descriptions of processing specimens in varied volume pathology laboratory.
- Prepared standard volumetric solutions/ reagents to be combined with samples following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
- Calibrated laboratory instrumentation (ie. scales and microscopes) with ongoing maintenance and trouble shooting.
Pathologist Assistant
Propath Medical Laboratory
Dallas, Texas
03.2017 - 12.2020
- High volume laboratory. Described and performed gross anatomic feature descriptions of processing specimens to include MOHS and large tissues as defined by CAP.
- Performed quality control and quality assurance tests as required
Pathologist Assistant
Avero Diagnostics
Las Colinas, Texas
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Preserve and process gross specimens. Set up photo documentation of surgical specimens as needed.
- Displayed confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors and the company.
- Maintained all necessary documentation and current logs.
Pathologist Assistant 2
Miraca Life Sciences Inc.
Las Colinas, Texas
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Performed microscopic imagining immediately following Grossing, using anatomical landmarks and diagnostic findings.
- Developed relationships with Pathologist, Clients and Staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry And Forensic Sciences
University of North Texas
Denton, TX08-2007
Skills
- Proficient with FUSION, PROCHECK, DRAGON, POWERPATH,ETEL and COPIA
Timeline
Pathologist Assistant
Quest Diagnostics
10.2022 - 02.2024
Pathologist Assistant
Incyte Diagnostics
01.2020 - 09.2022
Pathologist Assistant
Propath Medical Laboratory
03.2017 - 12.2020
Pathologist Assistant
Avero Diagnostics
09.2014 - 03.2017
Pathologist Assistant 2
Miraca Life Sciences Inc.
06.2011 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry And Forensic Sciences
University of North Texas