Brittany Myers
Slaterville Springs
Summary
Diligent Lead Histotechnician with solid foundation in histotechnology and track record of contributing to precise and efficient laboratory operations. Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality tissue samples and assist in complex diagnostic procedures. Proven skills in maintaining meticulous attention to detail and ensuring compliance with laboratory standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Histotechnician
Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
08.2020 - Current
- Sustained inventory management duties, ensuring that essential supplies were readily available for daily use without interruption.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment, adhering to strict laboratory safety protocols and guidelines.
- Provided training for new staff members, sharing expertise in histology procedures and best practices.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy through meticulous tissue sample preparation and staining techniques.
- Troubleshot technical issues in the laboratory, collaborating with colleagues to find effective solutions and maintain high-quality results.
- Assisted in research projects, providing expert technical support in histological techniques and data analysis.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Improved visibility of cells with use of dyes and other chemicals.
Receptionist
IthacaMed
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
Patient Service Representative
Cayuga Medical Associates
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Participated in ongoing training programs related to HIPAA compliance, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on regulatory requirements.
- Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
- Handled sensitive patient concerns with professionalism and empathy, fostering an atmosphere of trust within the clinic.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service during check-in and check-out processes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Histotechnology
SUNY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY05-2020
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism and ethics
- Quality control management
- Continuous learning mindset
- Digital pathology
- Immunohistochemistry
- Frozen section technique
- Embedding tissue samples
- Laboratory information systems
- Dissection
Certification
- Certified Histotechnician (HT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Timeline
Lead Histotechnician
Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
08.2020 - Current
Receptionist
IthacaMed
08.2018 - 08.2020
Patient Service Representative
Cayuga Medical Associates
01.2018 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Histotechnology
SUNY Cobleskill
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