Heather Skelton
Lawrenceburg,KY
Summary
Detail-oriented Histology Technician with expertise in histological protocols and quality control. Proven ability to optimize workflows and enhance team collaboration, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Skilled in tissue staining and specimen handling, consistently improving accuracy and efficiency in laboratory operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histology Technician
Valley Children's Hospital
Madera, United States
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Maintained an organized work environment including inventory management and accurate record keeping.
- Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.
- Educated staff members on safe handling practices when working with hazardous materials or chemicals used in the lab setting.
- Identified opportunities for process and efficiency improvements.
- Communicated effectively with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers regarding test results or patient care needs.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing, cutting, embedding, staining and mounting.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards set forth by agencies such as CLIA or OSHA when performing tests or performing job duties.
- Assisted pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens.
- Maintained laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Recorded number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling.
Histology Technician
Sierra Pathology Associates
Clovis, United States
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Maintained an organized work environment including inventory management and accurate record keeping.
- Prepared tissue samples for histological slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
- Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
Phlebotomist
Sierra pacific orthopedic center
Fresno, United States
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Collected blood samples, ensuring patient comfort and precision, reducing sample handling errors
- Collaborated with medical staff to enhance procedural efficiency and workflow
- Maintained detailed patient interaction records, improving data accuracy and accessibility
- Trained new staff on best practices, fostering a knowledgeable and supportive team
- Assisted in patient preparation, ensuring comfort and readiness, enhancing patient experience and satisfaction
- Streamlined blood collection processes, reducing patient wait times and increasing department efficiency
- Meticulously labeled and tracked samples, preventing errors and maintaining high standards of accuracy
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
03.2021
Bachelor - Natural Science Biology
Excelsior College
08.2018
Associates - Biology
Reedley College
California05.2015
Skills
- Quality Control
- Histological Protocols
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Learning
- Attention to Detail
- Tissue Staining
- Embedding tissues
- Professional Development
- Workflow Optimization
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Lab Safety
- Specimen Handling
- Histology staining
- Slide preparation
- Inventory management
- Grossing specimens
- Microtomy
- Reliability
- Histopathology Knowledge
- Fixation techniques
- Special Stains
- Frozen Section Techniques
- Hematoxylin and eosin staining
Languages
English, Native
Certification
- Histology Technician- ASCP Cert # 26996
- PBT- ASCP Cert # 57410
- Lab Management University- ASCP- Certificate of completion
References
- Jennifer Dobson 910-534-5349
- Stacy Gogolin 615-881-2476
- Tasha 559-790-0750
Timeline
Histology Technician
Valley Children's Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2025
Histology Technician
Sierra Pathology Associates
08.2017 - 08.2022
Phlebotomist
Sierra pacific orthopedic center
01.2017 - 07.2017
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor - Natural Science Biology
Excelsior College
Associates - Biology
Reedley College