Jewel Phillips-Pate
Trafford,AL
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician
Derm Lab
11.2015
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions, and clinical diagnosis into EMR.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
- Carried out specific tests and preparation requirements based on orders.
- Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Used glass slides to mount tissues for tests.
- Kept laboratory equipment in good working order with regular maintenance.
- Readied specimens with use of embedded or infiltrated paraffin wax.
- Improved visibility of cells with use of dyes and other chemicals.
- Maintained laboratory histologic manuals to standardize procedures.
- Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
- Archived specimens from completed tests, histologic slides and blocks.
- Logged hundreds of samples in my career, handling each expertly to prevent contamination.
Histology Technician
Cunningham Pathology
05.2007 - 04.2013
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions, and clinical diagnosis into EMR.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians' offices and medical facilities.
- Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
- Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.
- Logged over [Number] samples on average, handling each expertly to prevent contamination.
- Archived specimens from completed tests, histologic slides and blocks.
- Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
- Carried out specific tests and preparation requirements based on orders.
- Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Compiled and maintained preventive maintenance and instrument performance check records according to schedule and regulations.
- Kept laboratory equipment in good working order with regular maintenance.
- Improved visibility of cells with use of dyes and other chemicals.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Readied specimens with use of embedded or infiltrated paraffin wax.
- Used glass slides to mount tissues for tests.
Medical Assistant
ARC Of Blount And Jefferson Counties
09.2004 - 12.2006
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Medical Assistant
Olive Home Assisted Living
05.2003 - 09.2004
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springville High School
Springville, ALMedical Assisting (Certificate)
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL06.2005
Skills
- Histologic Slides Preparation
- Universal Precautions
- Report Preparation
- Tissue Processing
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
- Specimen Preparation
- Specimen Handling
- Tissue Embedding
- Microtome Operation
- Sharps Disposal
- CLIA Guidelines
- Ordering Cleaning Supplies
- Tissue Sample Collection
Timeline
Histology Technician
Derm Lab
11.2015
Histology Technician
Cunningham Pathology
05.2007 - 04.2013
Medical Assistant
ARC Of Blount And Jefferson Counties
09.2004 - 12.2006
Medical Assistant
Olive Home Assisted Living
05.2003 - 09.2004
High School Diploma -
Springville High School
Medical Assisting (Certificate)
Gadsden State Community College
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