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James Reed

Lebanon,TN

Summary

Detail-focused professional with a background in laboratory sciences, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possesses specialized skills in tissue processing, staining techniques, and microscopy. Brings to the table strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and teamwork skills that ensure excellence in handling complex diagnostic procedures.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Operations Manager

Tennessee Healthcare Partners
Smyrna, USA
06.2018 - Current
  • Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
  • Supervised medical staff, including physicians and nurses, to ensure quality patient care.
  • Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.

Histology Technician (PRN)

Pathgroup Labs
Nashville, TN
03.2019 - 01.2022
  • Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
  • Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination.

Histology Technician

United States Air Force
Travis AFB, USA
04.2014 - 06.2018
  • Responsible for performing all technical duties related to the production of histotechnology slides to include accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and quality assurance.
  • Managed Quality Control of patient specimens and material
  • Train and develop new technicians.
  • Regularly processed frozen section test on various types of tissue.
  • Experienced in manual, as well as automated, routine staining, special staining, and automated immunohistochemical staining.
  • Provided hospital-wide training for over 100 staff members, including technicians, nurses, and doctors, emphasizing correct handling of histology and cytology specimen.
  • Competent in cytology procedures, including fine-needle aspiration specimen collection and processing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
12-2022

Graduate Certificate - Histology

ARMED FORCES INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY, TRI-SERVICE SCHOOL OF HISTOTECHNOLOGY
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
04-2015

Associate of Science - Histologic Technology

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
Fort Sam Houston, TX
04-2015

Skills

  • Clinical histotechnology
  • Forensic histotechnology
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Training skills
  • Supervisory skills
  • Attention to detail

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Histology Technician (PRN)

Pathgroup Labs
03.2019 - 01.2022

Medical Operations Manager

Tennessee Healthcare Partners
06.2018 - Current

Histology Technician

United States Air Force
04.2014 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Middle Tennessee State University

Graduate Certificate - Histology

ARMED FORCES INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY, TRI-SERVICE SCHOOL OF HISTOTECHNOLOGY

Associate of Science - Histologic Technology

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
James Reed