Jorge Lalama
Bronx,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histology Ihc Tech
Mount Sinai Hospital
01.2018 - Current
- Skilled in sectioning on variety of specimen at high volume, Ihc markers, Recuts, Levels, Deepers, special stains, Molecular, fish, and slide controls
- Make sure appropriate control slides are used for specific antibodies
- Prepared slides for immunohistochemical stains complete tissue intake, which includes properly labeling each specimen and assuring each specimen is properly prepared for processing
- Perform additional responsibilities related to Histology Laboratory activities
- Can perform Lot to Lot Verification for unopened antibodies
- Embedding and Routine microtomy when Necessary.
Ihc Histotech
Bio reference Laboratories
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Embeds require tissue when necessary
- Able to cut blocks at high volume with different angles changing with every block
- Stains and performs other tasks required to process tissue in Immunohistochemistry laboratory
- Cut tissue for oncology department at 10 microns, molecular shavings @ 40-50 microns
- Cut control tissue for Ihc slides at high quantity
- Perform quality control procedures established for each method and maintains accurate records
- Operates all instruments/ equipment according to accepted written procedures and recognizes and identifies instrument/ equipment problems
- Complete routine and STAT testing within acceptable turn-around time guidelines.
Histological Technician
Quest Diagnostics
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing cutting embedding staining and mounting
- Skilled in sectioning various types of specimen in high volume
- Knowledgeable in staining procedures of H&E and wide variety of special stains
- Skilled in proper orientation of various types of tissue.
Specimen Processor
United West Labs - Outreach Lab
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Accessions patients information accurately into laboratory information system
- Enter all test requested/ordered, enter all missing information
- Ensure that patient identification matches, and enter all pertinent patient information into system
- Answers telephones, responds to inquiries regarding status of testing, giving out results, transferring calls as necessary, answering all inquires in polite manner
- Prints reports and fax to appropriate doctors and facilities
- Receives specimens from couriers, handle patients sample in appropriate and efficient manner.
Education
Associate Degree in Applied Science; Medical Laboratory Technology -
Bronx Community College
05.2016
Skills
- Highly motivated team player with strong attention to detail, exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Skilled at establishing priorities and multitasking in fast-paced environment
- Extensive knowledge in Pathway LIS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Excel
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Certification
NYS Certified Histological Technician, Lic#000896
Timeline
Ihc Histotech
Bio reference Laboratories
04.2022 - 05.2023
Histology Ihc Tech
Mount Sinai Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Histological Technician
Quest Diagnostics
08.2016 - 11.2017
Specimen Processor
United West Labs - Outreach Lab
05.2013 - 08.2016
Associate Degree in Applied Science; Medical Laboratory Technology -
Bronx Community College