Meticulous and methodical Histology Technologist with strong laboratory background and expertise in preparing histological samples. Skilled in quality control and documentation with strong focus on preventing medical errors and sample contamination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histology Technologist
Vivid Pathology
Pensacola, Florida
02.2019 - Current
Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
Histology Techologist
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
06.2018 - 01.2019
Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards.
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.
Phlebotomy Technician
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola, Florida
01.2016 - 08.2017
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Maintained properly stocked cart/carrier with appropriate supplies.