Chris Ryan Lagmay
California
Summary
Histology Technician with many years of experience in medical settings. Astute researcher with successful track record in specimen preparation to support operational efficiency. Proven history of superior performance and accurate results in fast-paced settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Histology Technician
Scripps Memorial Hospital
La Jolla, CA
01.2024 - Current
- At SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-LA JOLLA, our team has honed a patient-centric approach, ensuring swift and accurate histological analyses. Having led the PM shift, the emphasis has consistently been on providing care within a 24-hour window. This dedication to efficiency is underpinned by a commitment to team leadership and the cultivation of a positive work environment.
- In my role, the team and I have streamlined processes and maintained rigorous QA checks, contributing to the hospital's reputation for excellence in patient care. With expertise in routine H&E, IHC and special stains, our work supports critical diagnostics and patient outcomes.
- Lead Histology Technician Responsibilities
Coordinate daily operations in the histology lab, ensuring efficient processing of specimens.
Monitor turnaround times and adjust staffing or priorities as needed.
Review slides for quality, accuracy, and compliance with laboratory standards.
Implement and maintain quality control measures across all histology processes.
Perform and troubleshoot complex histological techniques, including embedding, microtomy, staining (H&E, IHC, special stains), and coverslipping.
Serve as a resource for troubleshooting instrumentation and technical issues.
Train new staff and provide ongoing guidance to histotechnicians.
Monitor supply levels and coordinate orders to maintain adequate inventory.
Oversee routine maintenance of histology equipment.
Serve as liaison between histology staff and pathologists, management, or other departments.
Participate in meetings, audits, and inspections (e.g., CAP, CLIA).
Histology Technician
Scripps Memorial Hospital
La Jolla, California
10.2021 - 12.2024
Lead Histology Technician
South Bay Gastroenterology Labs
Torrance, California
07.2016 - 07.2021
Tissue Technician
Kaiser North Hollywood
North Hollywood, USA
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Embedded tissue specimen and other material into paraffin wax blocks, infiltrating with wax.
Histology Technician
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, USA
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Responsible for the embedding and microtomy of patients workload, and the performance of routine and special stains on said workload.
- I am also responsible of collecting renal biopsies and sending to Cedar-Sinai for testing.
- Trained to perform frozen section STATS in under 10 minutes.
- Additional responsibilities include the preparation of, and changing reagents on tissue processors and automated stainers, documentation of all performed maintenance into the appropriate departmental logs, QA checks of workload, retrieval and send-outs of patient blocks and slides and maintaining departmental chemical and control inventory tracking.
Histology Technician
Integrated Oncology-Lab
Irvine, USA
10.2012 - 12.2012
Histology Technician
Integrated Oncology/Labcorp/Genzyr
Los Angeles, USA
11.2009 - 10.2011
Histology Technician
Pathology Inc
07.2004 - 10.2009
Histology Technician
Healthline Clinical Labs
Burbank, California
07.2001 - 09.2004
- Prepared tissue specimens for freezer storage.
- Recorded number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling.
- Communicated effectively with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers regarding test results or patient care needs.
- Archived histologic slides and blocks.
- Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Embedded tissue specimen and other material into paraffin wax blocks, infiltrating with wax.
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
- Maintained laboratory equipment to support continuous functionality.
- Recognized and addressed staining problems.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to develop treatment plans based on findings from histological analysis.
- Disposed of specimens after completed testing procedures.
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination.
Education
GED -
Long Beach Adult School
07.2011
Skills
- Histological techniques
- Tissue embedding
- Microscopic analysis
- Quality assurance
- Special stains
- Frozen section preparation
- Chemical inventory management
- Patient communication
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Collaboration with physicians
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Specimen mounting and storage
- Quality control
Timeline
Lead Histology Technician
Scripps Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Histology Technician
Scripps Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2024
Lead Histology Technician
South Bay Gastroenterology Labs
07.2016 - 07.2021
Tissue Technician
Kaiser North Hollywood
07.2016 - 03.2020
Histology Technician
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
08.2013 - 08.2019
Histology Technician
Integrated Oncology-Lab
10.2012 - 12.2012
Histology Technician
Integrated Oncology/Labcorp/Genzyr
11.2009 - 10.2011
Histology Technician
Pathology Inc
07.2004 - 10.2009
Histology Technician
Healthline Clinical Labs
07.2001 - 09.2004
GED -
Long Beach Adult School