Cindy Crush
Escondido,CA
Summary
Proactive Pathology Lab Assistant with extensive experience in specimen preparation and tissue processing. Improved lab safety and efficiency by adhering to protocols and reducing turnaround times. Skilled in immunohistochemistry techniques and frozen section procedures, fostering collaboration and maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pathology Lab Assistant
Intermountain Medical Center
11.2004 - 06.2009
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing workloads or priorities, consistently meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.
- Improved laboratory safety with strict adherence to proper specimen handling procedures and protocols.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing and staining tissue samples.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow lab assistants, fostering a positive work environment conducive to teamwork and shared success.
Pathology Lab Assistant
Scripps Encinitas
04.1991 - 10.2003
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing workloads or priorities, consistently meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.
- Improved laboratory safety with strict adherence to proper specimen handling procedures and protocols.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing and staining tissue samples.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow lab assistants, fostering a positive work environment conducive to teamwork and shared success.
- Continuously improved personal skill set through ongoing training opportunities, staying current on industry best practices in pathology assistance.
- Consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, reliability, and dedication to providing exceptional support within the pathology lab environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music Theory
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA05.1975
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Adaptable to change
- Active listening abilities
- Quality Control Procedures
- Specimen Preparation
- Immunohistochemistry Techniques
- Tissue Processing
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Frozen Section Technique
Accomplishments
Certifications in Drawing blood, lab procedure's. Extensive
continuing education for medical procedures and Surgical pathology.
Certification
- Blood Bank Technology Specialist Certification (BBTS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification.
Timeline
Pathology Lab Assistant
Intermountain Medical Center
11.2004 - 06.2009
Pathology Lab Assistant
Scripps Encinitas
04.1991 - 10.2003
Associate of Arts - Music Theory
San Diego Mesa College
- Blood Bank Technology Specialist Certification (BBTS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification.
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