Christina Curtis
Histology Technician
Palm Desert,CA
Summary
Versatile Histology technician offering comprehensive, hands-on experience preparing histologic slides from tissue sections to prepare for microscopic examination. Dependable specializing in technical histology work. Proficient in preparing slides, documenting results and producing timely reports. Work effectively with Pathologist to provide information and resolve problems. Energetic with 10 years of Histology experience. Mastery in evaluating quality of thickness, impregnation, fixation and dehydration of tissues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technologist
Eisenhower Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Embeds specimens into blocks
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Performed technical duties to produce histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
- Observed safety and compliance guidelines by following departmental standards and practices.
- Used microtome to section embedded tissue and mount on microscope slide.
- Followed laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting to facilitate quality assurance.
Histology Technician
Pathology Arts Inc.
09.2013 - 06.2018
- Worked in a high volume laboratory environment.
- Carried out specific tests and preparation requirements based on orders.
- Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Organized work priorities to provide exceptional service and turn around time.
Education
No Degree - Religious Studies
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CASkills
- Emotional Support
- Time Management
- Tissue Embedding
- Histologic Slides Preparation
- Training Junior Team Members
- Tissue Mounting
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Tissue Processing
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Histology Technologist
Eisenhower Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
Histology Technician
Pathology Arts Inc.
09.2013 - 06.2018
No Degree - Religious Studies
Crafton Hills College
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