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Christopher Rodriguez
Histotechnician
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Dependable Mohs Histotechnician specializing in Melanoma and Biopsy histological work. Excellent slide and documenting abilities, producing timely reports to Dermatologist in the Orange County and San Diego region. Thriving best in a rapidly growing laboratory to ensure best, rapid, and informative slides in order to dictate best plan of action for patient diagnosis.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Research Histotechnologist II
University of California, Irvine Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Appropriately collect, fixate, process, and embed various tissue specimens for light, immunoperoxidase, immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization, and electron microscopy examination by Pathologist.
- Section and mount various frozen and fixated tissues at varying microns for the required study/examination.
- Prepare solutions, tissue blocks, and perform techniques for special, immunoperoxidase, immunofluorescence, and in situ hybridization stains.
- Reduced error rates by meticulously conducting and recording regular quality control checks on reagents, stains described above, and laboratory equipment.
- Assisted in research projects, providing expert technical and interdepartmental support in histological techniques and data analysis.
Mohs Histotechnician
Mohs Pro
08.2021 - Current
- Grossed, embedded, sectioned, and stained samples from patients suffering from acute and/or recurrent chronic concerns, for microscopic examination by Dermatologist; utilizing IHC special stain techniques for optimal results (MART-1 and CK5).
- Conducted tests (verticals, debulking/curettes) correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.
- Insuring lab equipment (ie. cryostat/microtome/microscope) and quality control records were up to date with respect to CLIA and State License standards.
Medical Scribe
Family Medical Day And Night Clinic
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Documented past medical and surgical history, medication reconciliation, laboratory and imaging results, diagnoses, allergies, and plan of care as dictated by Physician.
- Assisted Physician(s) with surgical procedures and documented post-operative care information to patient and/or prior authorized personal (per HIPAA guidelines) under Physician supervision.
- Designated floater: accompanied Health Care Providers at multiple sister facilities at high-paced environments, in order to further enhance patient care in the community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 09.2013 - 12.2018
Skills
Adaptable/Quick-Learner
Complex Problem Solver
Knowledge of CLIA and CAP Laboratory Safety Procedures
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Experienced with wide variety of Microtomes and Cryostats (High Profile and Low Profile)
Medical Terminology
Software
Word Processing Software
Ventana Medical Systems Equipment and Software
Certification
HTL - Histotechnologist (ASCP)
Publication(s)
Kandiyil, N. A., Sangoi, A., Kim, J., Rodriguez, C., Tifrea, D., Rahmatpanah, F., ... & Giannico, G. (2025). 758 GATA3 is Underexpressed in Penile Neoplasia: Potential Implications in Diagnosis and Pathogenesis. Laboratory Investigation, 105(3).
Timeline
Research Histotechnologist II
University of California, Irvine Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Mohs Histotechnician
Mohs Pro
08.2021 - Current
Medical Scribe
Family Medical Day And Night Clinic
07.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
California State University - Fullerton
09.2013 - 12.2018
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