Dimitrias Johnson
Canton,GA
Summary
Energetic Histology Technician with 37 years of Lab and Hospital experience. Efficiently and safely prepares histologic slides leveraging knowledge of best practices for accuracy and infection control. Mastery in evaluating quality of thickness, impregnation, fixation and dehydration of tissues. Meticulous and methodical Histology with strong laboratory background and expertise in preparing histological samples. Skilled in quality control and documentation with strong focus on preventing medical errors and sample contamination. Expert in IHC. Dependable Histology Technician specializing in technical histology work. Proficient in preparing slides, documenting results and producing timely reports. Work effectively with clinical staff to provide information and resolve problems.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Histology Technician Traveler
Aya Healthcare
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
Histology Technician Traveler
Aya Healthcare
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
Histology Supervisor
PCG Molecular
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
Travel Histotechnician
Schneider Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
Histotechnician
East Jefferson General Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Cut, mounted and stained samples
- Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
Histology Supervisor
Union General Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 5 employees across more than 1 department
Histotechnician
CSI Laboratories
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Cut, mounted and stained samples
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked IHC Platforms
Histology Supervisor
Gordon Hospital
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Cut, mounted and stained samples
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational providing guidance and leadership to over 6 employees.
- Developed policies and procedures
Independent Histology Contractor
Orloff Professional Corporation
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Cut, mounted and stained samples
- 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.
- Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
Histotechnician
Atlanta Dermatology
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Cut, mounted and stained samples
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards.
Travel Histotechnician
Gordon Hospital
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Cut, mounted and stained samples
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Travel Histotechnician
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Cut, mounted and stained samples
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards.
Histology Supervisor
Southern Regional Medical Center
02.2015 - 07.2017
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Cut, mounted and stained samples
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general
Travel Histotechnician
Saint Tammy Parish Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Cut, mounted and stained samples
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards.
Histology Supervisor
PCG Molecular
12.2012 - 09.2014
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to department changes
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions, providing guidance and leadership to over 10 employees.
Histotechnician
CSI Laboratories
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Cut, mounted and stained samples
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Work on IHC Platforms (Ventana,Leica)
Lead Histotechnician
EndoChoice Lab
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Cut, mounted and stained samples
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standard
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples
Histotechnician
Ameripath Diagnostic Laboratory
10.2010 - 04.2012
- Cut, mounted and stained samples
- Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Histotechnician
Nelson Dermatology Lab
03.2008 - 04.2010
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Travel Histotechnician
Club Staffing
05.2007 - 11.2008
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Science - Histology
School of Histotechnology Georgia Baptist Medical
Atlanta, GA08.1988
High School Diploma -
Mcdonough #35 High School
New Orleans, LA05.1979
Skills
- Specimen preparation
- Immunohistochemical testing
- Anatomic specimen conduction
- Documentation Management
- Tissue Processing
- Tissue Embedding
- Microtome Operation
- Dissection
- Teambuilding
- Universal Precautions
- Report Preparation
- Collections Procedures
- Histologic Slides Preparation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Technical Applications Implementation
- Administrative Support
- Critical Thinking
- Specimen Handling
- Histochemical Testing
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
- Equipment Maintenance
- Chemical and Stain Assessment
- CLIA Guidelines
- Tissue Mounting
- Microscopic Examination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Laboratory Techniques
- Tissue Sample Collection
- Microscopic Techniques
- Specimen Preparation
Certification
- Certified QIHC
- MOHS Training - Certificate
- CAP Inspector
- HT - Histotechnician (ASCP) 013473
- Florida license #TC 56664
Timeline
Histology Technician Traveler
Aya Healthcare
07.2022 - 09.2023
Histology Technician Traveler
Aya Healthcare
12.2021 - 06.2022
Histology Supervisor
PCG Molecular
05.2021 - 02.2022
Travel Histotechnician
Schneider Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - 03.2021
Histotechnician
East Jefferson General Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2020
Histology Supervisor
Union General Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2019
Histotechnician
CSI Laboratories
05.2018 - 11.2019
Histology Supervisor
Gordon Hospital
05.2018 - 01.2019
Histotechnician
Atlanta Dermatology
09.2017 - 12.2017
Travel Histotechnician
Gordon Hospital
08.2017 - 09.2017
Travel Histotechnician
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
05.2017 - 07.2017
Independent Histology Contractor
Orloff Professional Corporation
04.2017 - 04.2018
Histology Supervisor
Southern Regional Medical Center
02.2015 - 07.2017
Travel Histotechnician
Saint Tammy Parish Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2015
Histology Supervisor
PCG Molecular
12.2012 - 09.2014
Histotechnician
CSI Laboratories
10.2010 - 06.2012
Lead Histotechnician
EndoChoice Lab
10.2010 - 06.2012
Histotechnician
Ameripath Diagnostic Laboratory
10.2010 - 04.2012
Histotechnician
Nelson Dermatology Lab
03.2008 - 04.2010
Travel Histotechnician
Club Staffing
05.2007 - 11.2008
Associate of Science - Histology
School of Histotechnology Georgia Baptist Medical
High School Diploma -
Mcdonough #35 High School