Ian karwoski
pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic Histology Imaging Technician with a proven track record at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, adept at managing quality control efforts and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities and meticulous documentation skills, consistently preparing and scanning up to 1,000 slides daily while maintaining effective communication with medical staff.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histology Imaging Technician
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
09.2018 - Current
- Travel to 2 facilities, Prepare, Load, Set-up scanner parameters for 500-1000 slides per day.
- Digital Pathology Certification 2019
- Troubleshoot, Maintain and Calibrate Scanners
- Communicate Issues to Superiors, Doctors, IT, and Vendor.
Pathology Specimen Processor
UPMC Presbyterian
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Accessioning of 50-100 surgical specimens from 2 different Hospital Operating Rooms.
- Labeling and verification of surgical specimens for pathological studies.
- Communication to Doctors and OR Staff about specimen issues.
Pathology Specimen Processor
AHN Allegheny General Hospital
03.2006 - 09.2016
- Collection of Surgical Specimens from Operating Rooms for Pathological Studies.
- Accessioning and Labeling of Surgical Specimens.
- Patient Registration
- Retrieval of Surgical Slides and Blocks from Hospital inventory and Storage facility
- Surgical Block Printer Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Safety Committee Member for 1 year.
Injection Molding Technician
West Penn Plastics/ Lab Support
07.2005 - 10.2005
- Observed continuous operation of automatic machines to guarantee products met specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
- Performed Destructive testing of plastic for QA
Medical Transcriptionist
Un
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Recorded information using word processing, dictation and transcription software and equipment.
- Assisted in maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record filing, Op Reports, test results and home care forms.
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Crucible Research
03.2001 - 05.2002
- Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
- Compared metal products against design and production specifications through quality and integrity checks.
- Analyzed metal powder materials to evaluate nature, reactivity, and other factors affecting use in applications.
- Testing of metals including: Hardness,Corrosion, and tensile strength.
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Bayer Corp/Lab Support Polymers Division
04.1999 - 03.2001
- Physical testing of ASTM and ISO Plastic Test Bars and Plates. Including Tensile Strength , Melt Flow Index, UV light testing.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- ISO and ASTM Certified Lab
- Injection Molding of ASTM and ISO plastic test bars and plates for research and QA.
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Bayer Corp/Lab Support Polymers Blend Team
09.1998 - 03.1999
- Making Chemical Blends Polyols and Isocianates from 5gal to 55gal for Research.
- Forklift Certified.
- 40hrs HAZWOPER training.
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Calgon Carbon Corporation/Fundamental Research
09.1997 - 09.1998
- Blending of Carbon and other chemicals for Research Purposes.
- Atomic Absorption Analysis of water samples for Zinc and Aluminum for QA and Research.
- Handled nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and hydrofluoric acid, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Inspected and performed basic maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Established standard operating procedures for safe and effective operation of chemical testing setups.
Education
Associate of Science - Chemical Laboratory Technician
Bidwell Training Center
Pittsburgh, PA09-1997
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Compliance with safety regulations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quality control efforts
- Technical documentation and reporting skills
- Intrinsic drive
- Active listening
- Inventory oversight
- Supply management
- Reliability
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Digital Pathology
- Forklift Operations
Timeline
Histology Imaging Technician
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Pathology Specimen Processor
UPMC Presbyterian
08.2016 - 09.2018
Pathology Specimen Processor
AHN Allegheny General Hospital
03.2006 - 09.2016
Injection Molding Technician
West Penn Plastics/ Lab Support
07.2005 - 10.2005
Medical Transcriptionist
Un
09.2003 - 09.2005
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Crucible Research
03.2001 - 05.2002
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Bayer Corp/Lab Support Polymers Division
04.1999 - 03.2001
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Bayer Corp/Lab Support Polymers Blend Team
09.1998 - 03.1999
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Calgon Carbon Corporation/Fundamental Research
09.1997 - 09.1998
Associate of Science - Chemical Laboratory Technician
Bidwell Training Center
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