Andrew Martinez
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
With a proven track record at American HistoLabe, I excel in enhancing lab efficiency and patient care through expert application of histopathology analysis and a commitment to continuous improvement. My ability to collaborate effectively and implement quality control procedures has consistently improved diagnostic accuracy, showcasing my technical proficiency and teamwork skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technologist
American HistoLabe
01.1986 - 03.2025
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- 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.
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians' offices and medical facilities.
- Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.
- 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.
- Logged over [Number] samples on average, handling each expertly to prevent contamination.
- Consistently maintained organized records of all processed samples, facilitating easy retrieval when needed for further examination or consultation purposes.
- Kept abreast of industry advancements through continuous education courses, allowing for the integration of new techniques into daily practice.
- Maintained a safe and efficient work environment by adhering to safety protocols and laboratory guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, troubleshooting technical issues and implementing effective solutions to maintain laboratory operations.
- Enhanced patient care with meticulous attention to detail in processing and analyzing specimens.
- Improved histology lab efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and enhanced workflow.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal instrument performance for accurate results.
- Achieved accurate diagnosis results by performing precise tissue sample preparation and staining procedures.
- Expedited patient diagnoses by consistently meeting turnaround times for slide preparation without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Applied extensive knowledge of various staining techniques to ensure proper differentiation between normal tissue structures and pathological changes.
- Upheld the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, ensuring patient confidentiality and adherence to regulatory compliance guidelines at all times.
- Optimized laboratory workflows, resulting in increased productivity and reduced turnaround times for clients.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless communication and accurate results reporting.
- Assisted in training new staff members on histology techniques, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Contributed to successful research projects by providing timely and high-quality histological slides for analysis.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
- Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions, and clinical diagnosis into EMR.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Checked stained slides against paraffin blocks and gross dictation to determine completeness of sections.
- Followed laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting to facilitate quality assurance.
- Performed technical duties to produce histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
- Used microtome to section embedded tissue and mount on microscope slide.
- Observed safety and compliance guidelines by following departmental standards and practices.
- Prepared tissue specimens for macro and microscopic examination by pathologists.
- Processed human tissue and body fluid specimens to prepare for microscopic exam.
- Conducted routine and special staining procedures to process mounted sections.
- Froze, cut and prepared rapid hematoxylin and eosin-stained sections for microscopic examination using established quality control standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paint Branch High School
Burtonsville, MD06-1985
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Frozen sectioning
- Special stains application
- CLIA guidelines
- Quality control procedures
- Universal precautions
- Embedding tissues
- Reagent preparation
- Tissue embedding
- Microtome operation
- Decalcification methods
- Dissection
- Tissue processing
- Fixation techniques
- Paraffin sectioning
- Microtomy techniques
- Slide preparation
- Histopathology analysis
- Specimen handling
- Specimen preparation
- Hazardous waste management
- Equipment maintenance
- Specimen processing
- Documentation management
- Technical applications implementation
- Regulatory compliance
- Anatomic specimen conduction
- Histologic slides preparation
- Solution monitoring
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Professional communication
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- Specimen analysis
- Decontamination procedures
- Precision and accuracy
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Medical terminology
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Quality control
- Documentation and reporting
- Chemical safety
- Record keeping
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Diagnostic testing
- Analytical skills
- Microscope examinations
- Tissue analysis
- Histotechnologist (HTL)
- Microtomy
Timeline
Histology Technologist
American HistoLabe
01.1986 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Paint Branch High School
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