Vendor Coordinator/Treasurer
Joshua Gacke
Fairy Festa Non-Profit
Spokane Valley
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Experienced laboratory professional with a background in accessioning, histology, and gross specimen processing. Skilled in specimen verification, documentation, and time management. Recognized for maintaining clean work areas, following safety standards, and resolving workflow issues to support accurate case turnaround.
Work History
Caregiver
3 Months- Delivered individualized personal care, supporting bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily living activities.
- Monitored client safety, identifying hazards and maintaining clean, accessible living environments.
- Coordinated daily routines with clients and families, adapting care to changing needs and preferences.
Vendor Coordinator/Treasurer
2 Years 5 Months- Coordinated vendor communications, confirming requirements and resolving scheduling issues promptly.
- Maintained accurate vendor records, contracts, and documentation for smooth operational tracking.
- Built strong vendor relationships, supporting consistent collaboration and reliable service.
Gross Technician
10 Months- Supported routine specimen dissection by following grossing procedures and pathology guidelines.
- Recorded specimen details clearly to support accurate laboratory records.
- Checked specimen integrity and matched identifying information before processing and submission.
- Maintained grossing station cleanliness while consistently following laboratory safety requirements.
Gross Technician
3 Years 2 Months- Processed routine specimens by following grossing procedures and pathology guidelines.
- Recorded specimen descriptions clearly for accurate laboratory documentation.
- Checked specimen integrity and matched information before processing and submission.
- Kept grossing station clean and followed laboratory safety requirements.
Histology Technician
11 Months- Processed surgical tissue specimens through fixation, dehydration, clearing, and paraffin infiltration for diagnostic review.
- Embedded tissue blocks with precise orientation to support accurate sectioning and downstream staining.
- Cut thin sections using microtomy techniques, maintaining consistent slide quality for pathologist evaluation.
- Performed routine H&E staining and special stains according to laboratory protocols and quality standards.
Accessioner
1 Year 3 Months- Verified specimen identification, requisitions, and labeling for accurate accessioning and chain of custody.
- Entered patient and specimen data into laboratory information systems with consistent precision.
- Routed specimens to appropriate testing departments according to priority, protocol, and test requirements.
Histology Technician
3 Years 7 Months- Verified specimen identification, cassette labeling, and slide tracking to prevent processing errors.
- Maintained histology equipment, including microtomes, stainers, and processors, to support reliable workflow.
- Troubleshot staining artifacts and sectioning issues, correcting preparation problems before case delivery.
Histology Assistant
11 Months- Prepared cassettes, blocks, and slides for embedding, cutting, and staining workflows.
- Assisted pathologists and histotechnologists with gross room support and specimen handling.
- Processed tissue specimens, verified identifiers, and maintained accurate accessioning records in laboratory information systems.
Education
High School Diploma
Histology Certificate - Histology
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Skills
Client care techniques
Patient documentation
Embedding tissues
Frozen sectioning
Personal care assistance
Personal protective equipment
Emergency response
Compassionate care
Problem-solving
Respectful and compassionate
Certification
- HT - Histotechnician
Timeline
Caregiver
Consumer Direct Care Network Washington
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Gross Technician
LabCorp Regional Lab
12.2025 - 10.2026Read More
Vendor Coordinator/Treasurer
Fairy Festa Non-Profit
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Gross Technician
Incyte Diagnostics
10.2022 - 12.2025Read More
Histology Technician
Incyte Diagnostics
11.2021 - 10.2022Read More
Accessioner
Incyte Diagnostics
08.2020 - 11.2021Read More
Histology Technician
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
12.2016 - 07.2020Read More
Histology Assistant
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
01.2016 - 12.2016Read More
Washington High School
High School Diploma
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Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Histology Certificate from Histology
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Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
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