Estrella Montana, HT(ASCP)
Reston,VA
Summary
Energetic Histology Technician with 4 years of Histology experience. Highly organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician 1
Inova Health Services- Central Laboratory
06.2023 - Current
- Communicates STAT cases and assists with continuous workflow
- Knowledge of the histopathology process from accessioning to staining
- Obtains sections for routine, recuts, special stains while selecting the appropriate controls
- Performs manual (Iron, H&E) and automated Special Stains (Ventana Benchmark), QC controls (H&E, Specials)
- Capacity to embed and cut a variety of patient specimen including, but not limited to:, kidney, liver, brain, prostate, breast, and skin biopsies
- Managed workload effectively under tight deadlines, prioritizing cases based on clinical urgency.
- Maintained a high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable test results for patients.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Carried out specific tests and preparation requirements based on orders.
Histology Technologist
George Washington University Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed routine histology procedures such as specimen processing, quality control, recording of results, documentation and maintenance of equipment
- Embedded and cut quality tissue sections, routine and special staining, and cytology cell blocks
- Assisted in maintaining department inventory
- Maintained histology/cytology areas in clean and sanitary condition
- Prepared solutions, chemicals and reagents as needed
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal instrument performance for accurate results.
- Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
Histology Technician Trainee
Inova Health Services- Central Laboratory
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Communicates STAT cases and assists with continuous workflow
- Knowledge of the histopathology process from accessioning to staining
- Obtains sections for routine, recuts, special stains while selecting the appropriate controls
- Performs manual (Iron, H&E) and automated Special Stains (Ventana Benchmark), QC controls (H&E, Specials)
- Capacity to embed and cut a variety of patient specimen including, but not limited to:, kidney, liver, brain, prostate, breast, and skin biopsies
- Conducted regular maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and functionality.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity levels.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Created customized training materials tailored to individual learning styles, maximizing effectiveness.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
- Troubleshot minor issues with office tools and equipment, escalating more serious problems to supervisor.
Histology Assistant 1-3
Inova Health Services- Central Laboratory
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Achieved faster results for clinicians by prioritizing urgent specimens as needed for rapid processing.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through diligent recordkeeping and documentation practices.
- Facilitated training of new employees on proper use of equipment and laboratory safety protocols, enhancing overall staff competency levels.
- Increased productivity by maintaining inventory of supplies and proactively addressing shortages.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent workflow within the lab setting.
- Reduced turnaround time for specimen analysis by implementing effective organizational strategies.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
- Troubleshooting inconsistencies and errors on IHC and H&E slides to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Performed routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions on the Ventana Benchmark Ultra and HE600.
- Created and actively kept inventory records for IHC via Excel.
Education
Certificate -
NSH Digital Pathology Certificate Course
Fairfax, VA03.2024
Certificate - Histology Technician(NACCLS)
Inova Histology Program
Fairfax, United States05.2023
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05.2020
Timeline
Histology Technologist
George Washington University Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2024
Histology Technician 1
Inova Health Services- Central Laboratory
06.2023 - Current
Histology Technician Trainee
Inova Health Services- Central Laboratory
08.2022 - 06.2023
Histology Assistant 1-3
Inova Health Services- Central Laboratory
11.2019 - 08.2022
Certificate -
NSH Digital Pathology Certificate Course
Certificate - Histology Technician(NACCLS)
Inova Histology Program
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
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