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Brittany Hennies

Milford,OH

Summary

Adept Histotechnician with a proven track record at Quest Diagnostics, enhancing tissue processing and slide preparation techniques. Excelled in specimen handling and team building, ensuring compliance with CLIA and CAP regulations.

As a laboratory professional, brings wealth of knowledge in preparation and analysis of tissue samples essential for accurate diagnosis. Known for strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adapting seamlessly to evolving lab demands. Expertise in histological techniques and dependable team player valued by colleagues.

Experienced with tissue sample preparation, staining, and embedding techniques critical to histotechnology. Utilizes meticulous attention to detail and precision in maintaining laboratory standards and protocols. Knowledge of histological processes ensures high-quality and reliable diagnostic results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Histotechnician I

Quest Diagnostics
01.2022 - Current
  • Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples
  • Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
  • Ensure proper tissue processing
  • Embed processed tissue in paraffin
  • Perform microtomy of embedded tissue
  • Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining
  • Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated
  • Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned
  • Record measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable
  • Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing
  • Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
  • Stayed current on industry advancements and best practices, incorporating new techniques into daily work processes as appropriate.

Sample Archives Assistant

Medpace Inc
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Identified opportunities for improvement within the archives department, leading discussions on potential strategies or solutions with colleagues.
  • Efficiently processed incoming acquisitions while maintaining detailed accession records.
  • Improved archival preservation by implementing proper storage and cataloguing methods.
  • Responded promptly to reference inquiries, providing accurate information and excellent customer service.
  • Kept inventory of all samples.
  • Unloading trucks with up to 30lbs of samples.

Education

Biology

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

High School Diploma -

Amelia High School
Amelia, OH
05-2015

Skills

  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Critical thinking aptitude
  • Slide preparation techniques
  • Embedding tissue samples
  • Paraffin block handling
  • Efficient troubleshooting
  • Tissue processing expertise
  • Specimen handling
  • Dissection
  • Multitasking
  • Team building

Timeline

Histotechnician I

Quest Diagnostics
01.2022 - Current

Sample Archives Assistant

Medpace Inc
12.2019 - 12.2021

Biology

University of Toledo

High School Diploma -

Amelia High School
Brittany Hennies