Brandon Cassette
Mahomet,IL
Summary
Resourceful Pathologist Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in histopathology, autopsy techniques, and specimen preparation, ensuring accurate and timely diagnostic support. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, enabling effective collaboration with pathologists and healthcare teams to optimize patient care outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pathologist Assistant
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
07.2012 - Current
- Reviewed patient histories and laboratory results to identify potential diagnoses.
- Cut, stained and mounted samples for assessment by pathologist.
- Ordered, collected and prepared specimens for testing or analysis.
- Prepared tissues for further study using various techniques such as embedding, cutting, staining, or freezing.
- Supervised or instructed new technicians and students on laboratory protocols.
- Conducted post-mortem examinations to determine cause of death.
- Reported findings from post-mortem examinations to attending physicians or medical examiners.
- Participated in research projects involving pathological processes or diseases.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to pathology topics.
- Provided consultation services to pathologists regarding clinical findings related to pathology cases.
- Inspected equipment used in the laboratory setting for proper functioning and maintenance needs
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Pathologist Assistant
MD Anderson
Houston, TX
08.2008 - 07.2012
- Reviewed patient histories and laboratory results to identify potential diagnoses.
- Supervised or instructed new technicians on laboratory protocols.
- Participated in research projects involving pathological processes or diseases.
- Performed gross dissection, description, and submission of surgical and clinical specimens.
- Selected and submitted appropriate tissue samples for frozen and permanent microscopic examination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pathologists' Assistant
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI07-2008
Bachelor of Science - Mortuary Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI08-2005
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Gross examination proficiency
- Frozen section technique
- Surgical specimen dissection
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable mindset
Affiliations
- I enjoy spending time with family, taking my son to Tiger games and my wife and daughters to the beach
- In my free time i enjoy woodworking and hunting
Certification
- Member: American Society of Clinical Pathology, April 2009- Present
Timeline
Pathologist Assistant
Carle Foundation Hospital
07.2012 - Current
Pathologist Assistant
MD Anderson
08.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Pathologists' Assistant
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Mortuary Science
Wayne State University
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