Emma Iskidarova
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dynamic Histotechnologist with extensive experience at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, excelling in immunohistochemistry and quality control. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative lab environment. Committed to maintaining laboratory safety and regulatory compliance while delivering timely, accurate test results to improve patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histotechnologist
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center-Pathology
05.2003 - Current
- Expands knowledge base through continued professional development opportunities, staying current with industry advancements and best practices.
- Plays an active role in troubleshooting equipment issues as they arose, minimizing downtime while maximizing resource utilization within the lab setting.
- Develops innovative solutions for common problems encountered during specimen preparation, enhancing overall workflow efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintains adequate stock and supplies to perform procedures and prepare reagents.
- Ensures accurate IHC testing results by maintaining high-quality IHC slides for pathologists review.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination, ensuring optimal slide quality for accurate diagnoses.
- Determines appropriate handling and tissue processing for specimens and priorities on requested procedures.
- Contributes to improved patient care by providing timely and accurate test results for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Promotes integrity of instruments function and assay systems by maintaining quality assurance standards.
- Reduces error rates by conducting regular quality control checks on reagents, stains, and equipment.
- Provides training and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment within the histotechnology department.
- Streamlines sample processing times with effective prioritization and organizational skills.
- Maintains a safe working environment through strict adherence to safety guidelines, including proper disposal of hazardous materials.
- Operates and maintains equipment for function and provision of services.
- Maximized lab productivity through meticulous maintenance of equipment and instruments.
- Assists in the development of new laboratory procedures, contributing to ongoing improvements in testing accuracy and turnaround time.
- Participates in regular process improvement initiatives, identifying areas for potential enhancement within the laboratory setting.
- Documents routine laboratory instrument maintenance,
- Observes safety and compliance guidelines by following departmental standards and practices.
- Uses microtome to section embedded tissue and mount on microscope slide.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Teaching
Rostov State University
Rostov-on Don , Russian Federation06-1984
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Teamwork orientation
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Continuing education commitment
- Workflow optimization
- Immunohistochemistry proficiency
- Quality control procedures
- Reagent preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Microtome operation
- Immunohistochemistry
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
Clinical Laboratory Technologist Licensure # 006802 (New York)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Histotechnologist
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center-Pathology
05.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Teaching
Rostov State University
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