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Christine Villamil
Histotechnologist (ASCP)cm
Carson,CA
Timeline
Tissue Analysis Tech Sup 2
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
07.2022 - 08.2023
Histology Team leader
Cedars Sinai Medical center
02.2002 - 03.2022
Velez College
Bachelor of Science from Medical Technology
06.1995 - 06.1999
Work History
Harbor UCLA Medical CenterTorrance
Tissue Analysis Tech Sup 2
07.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Operated and maintained equipment for function and provision of services.
- Promoted integrity of equipment function and assay systems by maintaining quality assurance standards.
- Executed histologic techniques to patient specimens to facilitate pathological diagnoses.
- Performed routine activities to prepare tissue biopsy specimens for histological processing.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Observed safety and compliance guidelines by following departmental standards and practices.
Cedars Sinai Medical centerLos Angeles, CA
Histology Team leader
02.2002 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Education
Velez CollegeCebu City, Philippines
Bachelor of Science from Medical Technology
06.1995 - 06.1999
University Overview
Skills
- Staff Training
- Document Preparation
- Time Management
- Team Training
- Analytical Software
- Lean Manufacturing
- Issue Resolution
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Customer Rapport
- Performance Improvement
- Minor Carpentry
- Complex Repairs
- Information Tracking
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Multitasking and Organization
- Production Scheduling
- Production Assistance
- Inventory Oversight
- File and Record Maintenance
- Operation Monitoring
- Routine Inspections
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Safety
- Repair Services
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Methodology Improvements
- Technical Data Interpretation
- Product Inspection
Summary
Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 24 years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work deficiency. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsCompany CultureFlexible work hoursQuote
Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.
Affiliations
Affiliations
American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
College of American Pathologist (CAP)
CMLA
CSH
NHS
Certification
HTL (ASCP)cm
Interests
Learning what my 2 sons interests, ideals and point of views by engaging and spending time
Scrapbooking. planting
Scrapbooking. planting
Made scrapbook for each of my 2 boys - when they were babies
Made a scrapbook for my first son- all about his dad after his dad passed when he was only 5