Ellen Hoffman
Minneapolis,MN
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Histotechnician
Bhatti GI
11.2024 - Current
Aya Medical Traveling Histotechnician
Allina Clinics
11.2022 - 12.2023
Aureus Medical Traveling Histotechnician
NeoGenomics Laboratories
01.2022 - 04.2022
Aureus Medical Traveling Histotechnician
Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Aureus Medical Traveling Histotechnician
NeoGenomics Laboratories
01.2021 - 06.2021
Aureus Medical Traveling Histotechnician
Baptist Health Lexington
11.2020 - 12.2020
Aureus Medical Traveling Histotechnician
University of Maryland St. Joseph’s Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
Aureus Medical Traveling Histotechnician
LabCorp – Overland Park
11.2019 - 02.2020
Research Histotechnician
American Preclinical Services
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Cut and embed research studies in both paraffin and plastic
- Experience using Exakt diamond saws, grinders, and plastic slide preparation equipment
- Comply with GLP and non-GLP studies
- Perform hand-stained histochemical procedures and troubleshoot techniques
Histotechnician
Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Cut patient tissue on both a cryostat and microtome
- Embedded on a Leica embedding center
- Processed both H&E and Special Stains by hand and on machines
- Completed automated Immunohistochemistry lab work
- Worked independently in a Dermatology Moe’s lab with specialized certification in Dermatology proficiency
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Histotechnology
Argosy University
Eagan, MN12.2015
Skills
Certified Histotechnician (HT(ASCP)) close to 10 years of experience in tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining Skilled in H&E, special stains, and IHC, ensuring high-quality slides for accurate diagnosis Works efficiently both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with pathologists and lab teams Strong attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and expertise in maintaining lab equipment Committed to precision and efficiency in fast-paced clinical environments
Key Skills:
Tissue processing & embedding
Microtomy & cryotomy
Routine & special staining (H&E, IHC, PAS, etc)
Quality control & compliance (CLIA, CAP)
Lab equipment maintenance
Specimen tracking & documentation
Timeline
Histotechnician
Bhatti GI
11.2024 - Current
Aya Medical Traveling Histotechnician
Allina Clinics
11.2022 - 12.2023
Aureus Medical Traveling Histotechnician
NeoGenomics Laboratories
01.2022 - 04.2022
Aureus Medical Traveling Histotechnician
Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Aureus Medical Traveling Histotechnician
NeoGenomics Laboratories
01.2021 - 06.2021
Aureus Medical Traveling Histotechnician
Baptist Health Lexington
11.2020 - 12.2020
Aureus Medical Traveling Histotechnician
University of Maryland St. Joseph’s Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
Aureus Medical Traveling Histotechnician
LabCorp – Overland Park
11.2019 - 02.2020
Research Histotechnician
American Preclinical Services
03.2018 - 07.2019
Histotechnician
Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital
01.2017 - 02.2018
Associate of Science Degree - Histotechnology
Argosy University
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