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Charles Burnett

Schertz,TX

Summary

Laboratory Professional with 28+ years experience in dermatopathology and anatomic pathology services. I am completely familiar with laboratory guidelines, and thoroughly committed to team-building, interpersonal training and communications.

Highly skilled Histology Technician with background in preparing and analyzing tissue samples to support medical diagnoses and research. Specialize in staining techniques, microscope operation, and specimen preparation ensuring high-quality results. Possess strong technical abilities in histopathology and laboratory protocols. Improved efficiency and accuracy of sample processing in previous roles, contributing to enhanced diagnostic capabilities.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Histotechnologist II

Quest Diagnostics
Pompano Beach, FL
06.2018 - 07.2024

Histotechnologist II

Quest Diagnostics
Newtown Square, PA
07.2012 - 06.2018

Manager Lab Operations

Caris Life Sciences
Newton, Massachusetts
06.2010 - 07.2012

MOHS HISTOLOGY CONSULTANT

Mohs Histology Consulting Services, LLC
Spokane, WA
08.2009 - 06.2010

Laboratory Manager

Claripath Labs/Healthtronics
Collegeville, PA
12.2008 - 08.2009

Laboratory Manager

Sally Balin Medical
Media, PA
02.2004 - 12.2008

Histotechnician 2

ST Agnes Healthcare
Baltimore, MD
04.1999 - 02.2004

Histology Technician 2

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
03.1996 - 04.1999

Histotechnician

AML Laboratories
Rosedale, MD
01.1994 - 03.1996

Education

High School Diploma -

Perryville High School
Perryville, MD
06-1988

Skills

  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Interdepartmental communication
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Histologic slides preparation
  • Specimen Processing
  • Tissue Embedding
  • Tissue Processing
  • Administrative Support
  • Specimen handling
  • Reagent Preparation
  • Quality Control Procedures

Certification

Certified Histotechnician, HT (ASCP) 17306

ASMH 50364

TC-42914 (FL)

Business Acumen

  • Equipment procurement
  • interviewing
  • 1x1's
  • ROI justification
  • Executive summary for equipment
  • Personnel issues for reprimand
  • Annual performance reviews
  • Accountability
  • Coaching HT program
  • Prepping for all inspections (CAP, CLIA, NY) currently
  • Process improvement
  • Accountability for competency
  • Proficiency testing
  • TC/PC clients
  • Budgeting against forecast
  • Controlling OT
  • Optimizing work flow and schedules

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

  • Routine histological processes
  • Special staining procedures
  • Immunohistochemistry staining
  • Gross Dissection of small specimens
  • Microtomy
  • Troubleshooting
  • Client solutions

Timeline

Histotechnologist II

Quest Diagnostics
06.2018 - 07.2024

Histotechnologist II

Quest Diagnostics
07.2012 - 06.2018

Manager Lab Operations

Caris Life Sciences
06.2010 - 07.2012

MOHS HISTOLOGY CONSULTANT

Mohs Histology Consulting Services, LLC
08.2009 - 06.2010

Laboratory Manager

Claripath Labs/Healthtronics
12.2008 - 08.2009

Laboratory Manager

Sally Balin Medical
02.2004 - 12.2008

Histotechnician 2

ST Agnes Healthcare
04.1999 - 02.2004

Histology Technician 2

Johns Hopkins University
03.1996 - 04.1999

Histotechnician

AML Laboratories
01.1994 - 03.1996

High School Diploma -

Perryville High School
Charles Burnett