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Carla Linn

Collierville,TN

Summary

Driven by a commitment to excellence, I leveraged expertise in complex problem-solving and team leadership at University Clinical Health/UT Pathology to enhance operational efficiency and quality assurance. Demonstrating a knack for decision-making and teamwork, significant contributions were made in advancing pathology practices, embodying dependability and a results-focused approach.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gross Room Manager/Pathologist Assistant

University Clinical Health/ UT Pathology
04.2018 - Current
  • Managed and motivated 5 employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards
  • Maintain Quality Assurance records
  • Supervise and train resident physicians in Pathology methodology and procedures
  • Oversee specimen accessioning and labeling, specimen storage and disposal, and maintain reagents and equipment
  • Examine and dissect gross surgical specimens from uncomplicated tissues to highly complex multi-organ resections
  • Maintain digital files to ensure high standard of specimen photography
  • Complete postmortem examinations

Pathologist Assistant

Methodist Healthcare
10.2015 - 04.2018
  • Examined and dissected gross surgical specimens from uncomplicated tissues to highly complex multi-organ resections
  • Dissected pediatric pathology specimens from major pediatric medical center
  • Completed specimen x-ray and photography as needed
  • Trained residents
  • Sought opportunities for continuing education to stay abreast of developments in Pathology and its related disciplines

Pathologist Assistant

Duckworth Pathology Group
01.2004 - 09.2015
  • Examined and dissected gross surgical specimens from uncomplicated tissues to highly complex multi-organ resections
  • Dissected pediatric pathology specimens from major pediatric medical center
  • Complete specimen x-ray and photography as needed
  • Trained residents
  • Perform adult and pediatric postmorem examinations
  • Assisted Pathologists in obtaining and preparing bone marrow aspirate and biopsy specimens for examination

Cytotechnologist

Duckworth Pathology Group
07.1997 - 12.2003
  • Increased lab proficiency through continuous education on current cytology practices and emerging technology advancements.
  • Aided in the early detection of cancer by performing comprehensive screening of Pap smears and other body fluids.
  • Assisted students during clinical rotations within the lab
  • Participated in Quality Control by reviewing work of newly hired techs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cytotechnology

University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
06.1997

Skills

  • Problem Resolution
  • Decision-Making
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Dependable and Flexible
  • Fiscally responsible
  • Multitasking

Affiliations

  • ASCP

Certification

Pathologist's Assistant PA (ASCP)cm

Cytotechnologist (ASCP)

Timeline

Gross Room Manager/Pathologist Assistant

University Clinical Health/ UT Pathology
04.2018 - Current

Pathologist Assistant

Methodist Healthcare
10.2015 - 04.2018

Pathologist Assistant

Duckworth Pathology Group
01.2004 - 09.2015

Cytotechnologist

Duckworth Pathology Group
07.1997 - 12.2003

Bachelor of Science - Cytotechnology

University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

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