Andrea Price Hoover
Prairieville,LA
Summary
Detail-focused Histology Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in tissue processing, staining techniques, and microscope slide preparation. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic results. Bring strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively collaborate with Doctor and laboratory staff.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histology Technician
Mohs surgery specialists
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared tissue samples for histological slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
- Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment such as microscopes and automated staining machines.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards set forth by agencies such as CLIA or OSHA when performing tests or performing job duties.
Medical laboratory technician
Stat care
McComb, MS
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Obtain specimens and ran lab orders for 4 Doctors
- Performed lab testing on urine and blood
- Calibrated and ran quality controls on analyzers when necessary
- Also when the lab was slow, would
- Triage patients
Medical Laboratory Technician
Riverland Medical Center
Ferriday, LA
02.2013 - 11.2014
- Duties consisted of working seven on seven off Night Shift, 7 PM to 7 AM
- Working single-handedly
- In the laboratory drawing blood in the ER in MedSurg; blood test ordered by the doctor; and running
- Quality control and calibrating machines when necessary
Medical Laboratory Technician
Springhill Medical Center
Mobile, AL
03.2012 - 02.2013
- Duties consisted of working the evening shift 3 to 11 PM on rotating shifts in all areas of the laboratory
- Including blood bank and micro set ups
Medical Laboratory Technician
River Parishes Hospital
Laplace, LA
04.2010 - 03.2012
- Single-handedly worked as a night laboratory technician
- During this time my schedule consisted of
- Seven on seven off
- Performed and maintained equipment, calibrating and running quality controls on
- Assign analyzers
- Conduct a chemical analysis of body fluid such as blood in urine using microscope
- Or automated analyzers to detect abnormal tees, and enduring findings in the computer
- Also when
- Shorthanded, would assist with morning rounds
Medical laboratory technician
Hood Memorial Hospital
Amite, LA
03.2009 - 04.2010
- Performed a full range of clinical laboratory test and examinations in all selections of the laboratory
- Except microbiology, collect blood specimens from patients and ran on the analyzers
- Worked 8 AM -
- 330 PM, and rotating weekends
Medical laboratory technician
Catchings Clinic
Woodville, MS
05.2020
- Currently work day shift in a very fast pace laboratory
- Drawing specimens and running quality controls
- On analyzers
- Calibrating and keeping up with maintenance is also part of our job
Education
Associate's degree - Medical laboratory technology
MedVance Institute
01.2009
High school diploma or GED - High school
Amite School Center
05.2007
Skills
- Calibration
- Typing
- Laboratory Experience
- Microbiology
- Excellent in Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Care
- Microscopy
- Vital Signs
- Specimen Processing
- Histologic slides preparation
- Tissue Embedding
- Specimen handling
Certification
- American Medical Technologist, 11/01/09, 04/01/21, ID#255323
- Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, 01/01/10, 01/01/21, CLP.202072-TCH
Relocation
Prairieville, LA
Timeline
Histology Technician
Mohs surgery specialists
07.2022 - Current
Medical laboratory technician
Catchings Clinic
05.2020
Medical laboratory technician
Stat care
03.2018 - 07.2019
Medical Laboratory Technician
Riverland Medical Center
02.2013 - 11.2014
Medical Laboratory Technician
Springhill Medical Center
03.2012 - 02.2013
Medical Laboratory Technician
River Parishes Hospital
04.2010 - 03.2012
Medical laboratory technician
Hood Memorial Hospital
03.2009 - 04.2010
Associate's degree - Medical laboratory technology
MedVance Institute
High school diploma or GED - High school
Amite School Center