Debra Rauschenberg
Waynesville,North Carolina
Summary
Detail-oriented histology supervisor with expertise in slide preparation, quality control implementation, and staff training. Committed to upholding regulatory compliance and enhancing laboratory efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Supervisor
Haywood Medical Center
Clyde, North Carolina
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed daily workflow and scheduling for histology staff members.
- Trained new employees on laboratory procedures and equipment use.
- Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing, cutting, embedding, staining and mounting.
- Performed microscopic evaluation of tissue samples according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with pathologists to ensure timely delivery of results.
- Assisted in implementing quality control measures to uphold standards.
- Maintained inventory of laboratory supplies and ordered necessary materials.
- Recorded number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling.
- Organized department files & records, wrote policy & procedures, and performed employee evaluations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with regulatory systems, physicians, vendors, and administrative staff.
Histology Technologist
Mission Hospital
Asheville, North Carolina
06.2016 - 05.2023
- Prepared tissue samples for microscopic examination using precision cutting techniques.
- Stained histological slides to enhance cellular visibility and structure identification.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.
- Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure optimal functioning and safety standards.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to validate staining techniques and sample accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety protocols within the laboratory environment.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies to ensure availability for continuous operations.
- Collaborated with pathologists to discuss findings and clarify diagnostic requirements.
- Trained junior staff on histology procedures and laboratory best practices effectively.
- Executed scheduled cleaning and operation of tissue processors for optimal performance.
- Performed calibration of embedding center and cleaning of metal base molds for accuracy.
- Received, logged and assessed quality of specimens received.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Histology
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL06-1988
Some College (No Degree) -
Dowling College
Oakdale, NYSkills
- Histologic slide preparation
- Microscopic evaluation
- Tissue processing
- Immunohistochemistry
- Quality control
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Regulatory compliance
- Laboratory safety protocols and supply management
- Immunohistochemistry expertise
- Attention to detail
- Staff development
- Biological waste disposal
- Policy writing
- Project management experience
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Histology Supervisor
Haywood Medical Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
Histology Technologist
Mission Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2023
Graduate Certificate - Histology
Delray Medical Center
Some College (No Degree) -
Dowling College