HAGER MATAR
Fargo,United States
Summary
Expert Histology and Cytology Technologist with 13+ years in healthcare. Adapt at managing laboratory assignments, mentoring staff, and delivering precise, high-quality diagnostic support. Dedicated to self-development and maintaining compliance with CAP, ISO, and JCI standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histology Technologist / Preceptor
Sanford Health
Fargo, United States
09.2023 - Current
- Mentor and evaluate new laboratory staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and professional development.
- Prepare and analyze immunohistochemistry slides to support pathologist evaluations and cancer research.
- Conduct routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Expedite patient specimen processing without compromising accuracy or quality.
- Document laboratory procedures, instrument maintenance, and corrective actions for quality assurance.
Senior Histology and Cytology Technologist
University Hospital Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE
05.2013 - 08.2023
- Grossed tissue specimens and prepared slides for microscopic examination.
- Developed, validated, and implemented special stains and immunohistochemical procedures.
- Performed frozen section processing for immediate surgical examinations.
- Assisted pathologists with FNA procedures and prepared cytology specimens (conventional and liquid-based).
- Managed laboratory quality assurance, SOPs, and inventory following CAP, ISO, and JCI standards.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated HLT students and junior staff.
- Handled lab issues professionally and maintained smooth laboratory operations.
Education
Foundation Degree in Science - Health Care, Immunology-molecular biology, general pathology, Parasitological, epidemiology
Institute of Endemic Diseases
University Of Khartoum12-2006
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Histology And Cytology
University of Khartoum
Sudan10-2005
Skills
- Microtomy & tissue processing
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- Quality Control & Assurance (QC/QA)
- CAP/CLIA compliance
- Troubleshooting & equipment maintenance
- Staff training & preceptorship
Certification
• ASAP HTL - Histotechnologist (valid -2027)
• CPR and Defibrillator Certified (valid-2026)
• CPR and Defibrillator Certified (valid-2026)
Languages
- English, Professional Working
- Arabic, Native
Timeline
Histology Technologist / Preceptor
Sanford Health
09.2023 - Current
Senior Histology and Cytology Technologist
University Hospital Sharjah
05.2013 - 08.2023
Foundation Degree in Science - Health Care, Immunology-molecular biology, general pathology, Parasitological, epidemiology
Institute of Endemic Diseases
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Histology And Cytology
University of Khartoum