Angela Pinchart
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Histology professional with robust background in tissue sample preparation and analysis. Known for consistently ensuring high-quality slide preparations and accurate diagnostic results. Collaborative team member who adapts readily to evolving laboratory protocols and maintains focus on precision and reliability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histology Technician
Forefront Dermatology
10.2021 - Current
- Performed routine and specialized staining techniques to enhance tissue visibility.
- Collaborated with pathologists to prepare high-quality slides for diagnostic evaluation.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, staying current on industry advancements and trends.
- Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
Histology Technician
The New Dermatology Group
05.2014 - 09.2021
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure accuracy and consistency in results.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on best practices in histology procedures.
- Maintained a high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable test results for patients.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
- Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing proper specimen handling and processing techniques.
- Conducted regular maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and functionality.
- Trained new histology technicians, sharing best practices and improving overall team capabilities.
- Managed workload effectively under tight deadlines, prioritizing cases based on clinical urgency.
- Complied with all safety protocols and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe working environment in the lab.
- Developed standard operating procedures for the histology lab, promoting consistency across all tasks.
- Actively participated in internal audits and inspections resulting in consistent compliance with accreditation standards.
- Compiled and maintained preventive maintenance and instrument performance check records according to schedule and regulations.
- Carried out specific tests and preparation requirements based on orders.
- Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Readied specimens with use of embedded or infiltrated paraffin wax.
- Maintained laboratory histologic manuals to standardize procedures.
- Archived specimens from completed tests, histologic slides and blocks.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, staying current on industry advancements and trends.
- Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI12.1998
Skills
- Grossing specimens
- Special stains application
- Teaching and training
- Regulatory compliance and CLIA Guidelines
- Immunohistochemical testing
- Microtome operation and paraffin sectioning
- Tissue processing
- Histologic slides preparation
- Results tracking and reporting and documentation management
- Effective communication and professionalism
- Self motivation and adapatability
- Time management abilities and multitasking
- Frozen section preparation and sectioning
Certification
- HT - Histotechnician
Timeline
Histology Technician
Forefront Dermatology
10.2021 - Current
Histology Technician
The New Dermatology Group
05.2014 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
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