Angelica Sails
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic and dependable histotechnologist with twelve years of experience seeking a Biologist position. Compounded knowledge from working in multiple anatomic pathology facilities with duties including: accessioning, processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E stains, special stains, immunohistochemistry, and frozen sectioning. Provide instruction in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and application of basic to advanced laboratory procedures and policies. Highly efficient, well-organized with excellent communication skills motivated by teamwork and meeting daily and long term goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histotechnologist
Georgia Dermatology Partners
Atlanta, GA
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Maintain excellent attendance record.
- Complete complex histological procedures to prepare 150 microscopic slides/day for analysis.
- Perform routine activities to prepare adaily average of 50 tissue biopsy specimens for histological processing.
- Handle specimens and conduct tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records.
- Prepare solutions, stains, and reagents for specialized testing in accordance with standard practices and policies.
- Monitor inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exceed goals through effective task prioritization and a great work ethic.
- Resolve problems, improve operations, and provided exceptional service.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Histotechnologist
Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia
Marietta, GA
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Performed embedding, microtomy, and routine staining of upper G.I. and colon biopsies
- Triaged slides and requisitions to ensure accurate logs of cases for pathologists
- Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents for processing and stainers in accordance with standards and maintained QC logs
- Programmed Leica ST 5020 to perform special stains for greater laboratory efficiency
- 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.
- Retrieved pathological data and delivered pathologist's dictation tapes and surgical pathology requisitions to medical transcriptionists
Histotechnologist
AMN Club Staffing Allied Services, LLC
Boca Raton, FL
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Executed gross room procedures such as receiving fresh specimens, accessioning, cassette labeling, and cryomicrotomy in accordance with hospital standards
- Prepared histologic slides for patient tissue samples via routine processing, cutting, embedding, staining, and mounting
- Executed special staining and IHC testing
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Histotechnologist
Aureus Medical Group
Omaha, NE
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Exceeded job performance expectations in all positions and contributed to laboratory process development to increase patient care and TAT
- Contributed to routine embedding, cutting, and H&E staining as well as special staining and IHC testing
- Remained flexible in assigned duties and completed all tasks with precision
Histotechnologist
AMN Club Staffing Allied Services, LLC
Boca Raton, FL
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Promptly acclimated to laboratory procedures, specific job responsibilities, and personnel to ensure goals continued to be met
- Performed routine embedding, cutting, and H&E staining as well as special staining and IHC testing
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance
Histotechnologist II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Contributed and implemented improvement ideas such as IHC control cutting protocols and inventory stocking procedures
- IHC testing and interpretation of controls; validation of antibodies and controls; IHC machine maintenance and troubleshooting; turnaround approximately 120 IHC slides/day; inventory of IHC reagents and antibodies
- Cutting/embedding of routine surgical specimens to ensure TAT were met
Histotechnologist
St Thomas Midtown
Nashville, TN
06.2011 - 07.2015
- Successfully introduced and implemented new processing schedule for tissue processing which led to decreased TAT and better patient care
- Performed routine embedding, microtomy, and routine and special staining on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes; processed, embedded, and cut average of 600 blocks/day; correctly prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests and quality control
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures; oriented new technicians on testing procedures, equipment, and proper operation and function of equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN08.2013
Skills
- Exceptional quality, detailed, and efficient
- Experienced in validation and implementation
- Equipment maintenance and inventory management
- Laboratory experience and compliance
- Research proficiency
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
Certification
- HTL(ASCP)CM, Expires: 10/2026
Equipment utilized
Processors: Tissue-Tek VIP and Leica Peloris
Embedding Centers: Leica and Tissue-Tek
Microtomes: Leica (manual and automated), Microm, and Sakura
H&E stainers: Tissue-Tek and Leica
Special stainers: Ventana Benchmark and Dako Artisan
IHC stainers: Leica Bond III, Dako Omnis, and Ventana Ultra
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Science does not know its debt to imagination.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Timeline
Histotechnologist
Georgia Dermatology Partners
11.2020 - 09.2023
Histotechnologist
Digestive Healthcare Of Georgia
04.2020 - 11.2020
Histotechnologist
AMN Club Staffing Allied Services, LLC
11.2018 - 04.2020
Histotechnologist
Aureus Medical Group
07.2017 - 10.2018
Histotechnologist
AMN Club Staffing Allied Services, LLC
11.2016 - 06.2017
Histotechnologist II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
07.2015 - 11.2016
Histotechnologist
St Thomas Midtown
06.2011 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Trevecca Nazarene University
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