Ian McEntire
Issaquah,WA
Summary
Professional with solid background in pathology, histology, and laboratory techniques. Adept at preparing and analyzing tissue samples. Strong focus on collaborating effectively with team members to ensure accurate and timely results. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced, evolving environments. Proficient in staining methods, and data documentation, bringing detail-focused approach to every task.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Histology Assistant
Inova Health Services
Fairfax, VA
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted pathologists in diagnosing diseases by providing accurate specimen processing.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols including hazardous waste disposal.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline sample workflow and processing times.
- Ensure proper specimen processing for successful embedding.
- Evaluate specimen slides for acuity and proper staining
- Regulate workflow among the Histology Assistants and the Histology Technicians by prioritizing specimens that need urgent analysis.
- Run specimens for IHC testing.
- Package slides for delivery to pathologists.
Histology Assistant
Inova Health Services
Fairfax, VA
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Retrieved surgical specimens from operating rooms and assisted with frozen section analysis.
- Assisted pathologists with specimen examination, ensuring accurate diagnosis support.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- Trained new staff on histology procedures, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge sharing as well as developing new storage protocols.
- Prepared breast cancer specimens for pathologist analysis.
- Retrieved limbs from the morgue for grossing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA01-2019
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Analytical ability (have improved guides from previous employers to increase user friendliness as well as re-designed specimen organization)
- Clinical laboratory experience in both histology and pathology labs
- Quality control procedures
- Laboratory information systems
- Able to work with others and accept constructive advice
Timeline
Lead Histology Assistant
Inova Health Services
11.2024 - Current
Histology Assistant
Inova Health Services
01.2021 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
The Evergreen State College