Heather Orefice
Bel Air,MD
Summary
Histology professional with a wealth of knowledge in tissue preparation for accurate pathologist review. Expertise in histological techniques. Strong focus on collaboration with a positive attitude. Ability to adapt to changing lab demands and fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histotechnician II
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
- Perform histological procedures, including embedding, microtomy, and staining for diagnostic purposes.
- Cytology prep for body fluids and FNAs. Can independently attend FNAs to retrieve specimens and create slides.
- Efficiently prepare orders for reference labs. Bill for testing as needed. Troubleshoot the worflow.
- Trained new employees on protocols and safety regulations. Helped teammates with Beaker training.
- Work daily with and maintain Sakura VIP, Ventana BenchMark Special Stainer and Ultra IHC stainers, Leica Chromax stainer. Received training at Leica headquarters for Peloris III. Played a role in validating new stainers.
HT Clinical
Mercy Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Cut tissue for slides. Regularly loaded Symphony stainer. Hand-prepared special stains. Changed reagents on automatic processors. Block-matched and prepared folders for pathologists
HT Clinical
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Embedded and cut a variety of tissues for slides, focusing mostly on breast. Regularly loaded slides onto Symphony stainer. Hand-stained H&E slides during validation of new linear stainer. Hand-prepared special stains. Rotated and changed reagents on automatic stainers and processors. Set up runs on Leica Bond for IHC slides.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Histotechnology
Community College of Baltimore County
07.2020
B.S. - English with a concentration in writing
Towson University
06.1998
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Equipment maintenance
- Immunohistochemistry
- Efficient troubleshooting
Certification
- EPIC Beaker Super User
- HT, American Society for Clinical Pathology, August 2020
- Member of A.S.C.P. and NSH
Timeline
Histotechnician II
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
HT Clinical
Mercy Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2020
HT Clinical
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2019
B.S. - English with a concentration in writing
Towson University
Bachelor of Science - Histotechnology
Community College of Baltimore County