Janese Manor

• Diagrams gross specimens

• Evaluate the sample, recognizing all the layers involved, including the subcutaneous layer.

• Note and diagram all identifiers of orientation, such as sutures, notches, inks, and so on.

• Note the number of cassettes submitted on the gross dictation and which cassettes contains tips.

• Load processors

• Accurately identify gross discrepancies -Mislabeled bottles -Missing tissue -Scant tissue -Specimen type

• Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.

• Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.

• Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.

• Specialized tissue types: Derm • Gi • Gu (stones, Bladder and prostates) •Breast cores •Hair shaft •Research•Bladder biobsy •Anal biopsy •Vas deferens •Sinus content •Tonsils •Hemorrhoids•Mohs

• Diagrams gross specimens
• Evaluate the sample, recognizing all the layers involved, including the subcutaneous layer.
• Note and diagram all identifiers of orientation, such as sutures, notches, inks, and so on.
• Note the number of cassettes submitted on the gross dictation and which cassettes contains tips.
• Load processors
• Accurately identify gross discrepancies -Mislabeled bottles -Missing tissue -Scant tissue -Specimen type
• Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
• Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
• Specialized tissue types • Derm • Gi • Gu (stones, Bladder and prostates) •Breast cores
• Hair shaft •Research

• Examine Tissue Samples

- Photomicrographs most significant diagnosis of specimens that will be included in the final report.

- Perform a Quality Control (QC) check which includes: Making sure Slides and tissue types match gross description, all slides are present, correct stains were ordered, proper gross description.

• Quality Control check of controls

-Accuracy immunohistochemistry staining.

- receive controls and correctly log them into control binder.

- set up personal conference with pathologist for verification.

- Image controls after verification by pathologist.

• Prioritize cases based on laboratory’s priority.

• Notify the histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor, or director of anything that negatively affects test performance.

• Keep documentation and logs of all quality checks.

• Conceals sensitive information regarding patients, physicians, employees, clients, and the company.

• Report quality concerns.

• Vital access cases

-Assures correct tissue type matches gross description.

- Patients name is correctly labeled and stated in documentation.

-Make sure proper requisition is uploaded into vital access file.

• Assisting IHC with block archiving.

• Popping blocks in histology

• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
• Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
• Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.

• Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
• Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
• Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
• Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
• Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
• Safely prepared reagents, compounds and lab test solutions.
• Maintained current knowledge of developments in technical instrumentation.