Erika Ehlke
North Port ,FL
Summary
I am a friendly, loyal and dedicated individual who has an ambition to succeed in any given environment. I love to learn and am always up to a challenge. I collaborate and get along with others in addition to working well on my own. I am seeking a position where I can develope and excel while giving my best to my employer.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histology Technician II
Quest Diagnostics
Fort Myers, Florida
12.2011 - 08.2024
- Prepared tissue samples for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Assisted in maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Stained slides using various histological techniques and reagents.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Organized and labeled specimens for proper identification and tracking.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
Histology Technician II
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Port Charlotte, Florida
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Prepared tissue samples for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Assisted in maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Stained slides using various histological techniques and reagents.
- Organized and labeled specimens for proper identification and tracking.
Histology Technician II
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
Port Charlotte, Florida
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Prepared tissue samples for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Assisted in maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Stained slides using various histological techniques and reagents.
- Organized and labeled specimens for proper identification and tracking.
Histology Technician
Charlotte Regional Medical Center
Punta Gorda, Florida
09.1975 - 01.2009
- Supervised daily histology operations and ensured compliance with laboratory protocols.
- Managed quality control processes to maintain high standards in specimen preparation.
- Coordinated workflow efficiencies to optimize tissue processing and staining procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols and ensured adherence to laboratory regulations.
- Conducted equipment maintenance to ensure optimal performance of histology instruments.
- Collaborated with pathologists to discuss findings and improve diagnostic accuracy.
- Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing, cutting, embedding, staining and mounting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charlotte High
Punta Gorda06-1971
Skills
- Tissue processing
- Histological techniques
- Specimen labeling
- Laboratory safety
- Cytopreparation techniques
- Tissue embedding
- Autopsy assistance
- Specimen preparation
- Microtome operation
- Specimen processing
- Special stains application
- Paraffin sectioning
- Histologic slides preparation
- Reagent preparation
Certification
- Florida State Laboratory / Histology Technician - License # TC-8437
Timeline
Histology Technician II
Quest Diagnostics
12.2011 - 08.2024
Histology Technician II
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
Histology Technician II
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Histology Technician
Charlotte Regional Medical Center
09.1975 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Charlotte High
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