Jessica Foster
Donnelsville
Summary
Experienced in histological procedures with a focus on quality and teamwork, bringing laboratory knowledge, training, and leadership skills. Adept at maintaining accuracy in high volume laboratories to ensure quality patient care. Seeking to contribute expertise as a Histotechnician and support the growth of a dynamic laboratory team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Team Lead
Labcorp
Nashville
09.2025 - Current
- Mentored and coached team members to ensure successful performance.
- Delegated tasks to team members according to workflow demands.
- Reported staff progress, deficiencies, and training needed to management.
- Helped to develop training modules and documentation and assisted in the training of new hires, travelers, and techs in training.
- Conducted weekly meetings with laboratory staff to review progress and address any concerns.
- Suggested changes to standard operational and working practices, providing leadership needed to develop and implement continuous improvements.
- Mentored junior staff members to foster a productive working environment, showcasing leadership capabilities.
- Assisted in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
- Assisted management in assessing internal staffing and training needs, recommending enhancements and changes as appropriate.
- Assisted in resolving problems and escalated larger issues to supervisors.
- Worked alongside team members to meet department turnaround times: including: embedding, microtomy, IHC, special stains, slide distribution, gross room, etc.
- One of three technicians that rotated coverage of the IHC department, which consisted of four Benchmark automated stainers and multiple staining protocols.
Histology technician
Bons Secour Mercy Health
Springfield
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Performs histological procedures including accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
- Assists the Pathologist in the gross examination of surgical specimens and in frozen section procedures.
- Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
- Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions when needed.
- Operates and maintains all histology area lab equipment in the proper state of readiness, cleanliness, and sharpens and hone microtome knives.
- Answers calls regarding case status and location of patient specimens.
Senior Histology Technician
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus
06.2021 - 03.2025
- Ensures that tissue specimens are optimally processed, oriented and embedded appropriately (according to tissue type).
- Performs routine microtomy with both a high level of speed and quality.
- Prepares stains and other reagents for routine staining.
- Ensures that all chemical wastes are disposed of in the appropriate manner.
- Performs routine daily maintenance on laboratory equipment including proper documentation.
- Troubleshoots both mechanical and human errors and malfunctions.
- Meets quality control and proficiency testing standards as required by regulatory agencies.
- Participates in various CQI monitors and collects data as needed.
- Participates in continuing education programs or opportunities.
- Stocks supplies, maintains inventory of equipment and supplies following proper procedures.
- Ability to perform functions using job-related software and systems.
- Attendance, promptness, professionalism, the ability to pay attention to detail, cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors, and politeness to customers, vendors, and patients.
Histology Technician
Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital
Springfield
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Received specimens from outside providers' offices as well as surgical procedures performed in-house. Registered and accessioned each according to standard operating procedures, and distributed them to the proper areas to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted cytology department with all prep, processing, and staining required for various specimens including: cell blocks, PAPs, Urines, and FNA's.
- Worked quickly alongside Pathologists while performing frozen sections for patients in surgery, while still maintaining quality and accuracy.
- Grossed, inked, and dictated smaller specimens, including prostate and breast core Bx's, as well as endometrial curettings, in order to assist the lab staff with the workload.
- Assisted with IHC stains and procedures on multiple Ventana machines as well as doing any manual special stains.
- Answered phone calls, faxes, and emails from other hospitals, laboratories, doctors, and patients, regarding sendouts, records, and reports. Filed documents, blocks, and slides in accordance with hospital record retention requirements.
Medical Massage Therapist
Massage on Monument Square
Urbana
08.2009 - 08.2017
- Provides therapeutic massage treatments to clients to promote relaxation, relieve pain and muscle tension, and improve overall well-being. Assess clients' needs, manipulate soft tissues using specific techniques for each situation.
- Maintain detailed client records, documenting treatment plans, progress, and relevant health information.
Education
Associate's degree - Associate of Science in Histotechnology
Indiana University Perdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis 06.2019 - 08/2021
Technical or occupational certificate - Licensed Medical Massage Therapist
Dayton School of Medical Massage
DaytonGeneral Education -
Clark State Community College
SpringfieldSkills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Leadership and training
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking Abilities
- Histologic slides preparation
- IHC and special staining
- Laboratory information systems
- Quality control procedures
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Histology Team Lead
Labcorp
09.2025 - Current
Histology technician
Bons Secour Mercy Health
03.2025 - 09.2025
Senior Histology Technician
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
06.2021 - 03.2025
Associate's degree - Associate of Science in Histotechnology
Indiana University Perdue University Indianapolis
06.2019 - 08/2021
Histology Technician
Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital
09.2015 - 06.2021
Medical Massage Therapist
Massage on Monument Square
08.2009 - 08.2017
Technical or occupational certificate - Licensed Medical Massage Therapist
Dayton School of Medical Massage
General Education -
Clark State Community College