Joshua Gallant
Fountain,CO
Summary
Meticulous and hardworking ASCP certified histotechnician with an educational background in biology and years of professional experience working in anatomic pathology. Looking to gain admittance into an accredited Pathologists' Assistant Program.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histotechnician
CommonSpirit Health
03.2023 - Current
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks.
- Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Operated Ventana 600 machines for H&E slide staining.
- Prepared slides for digitization using Phillips scanning machines.
- Operated Benchmark ultra machines to perform IHC staining.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
Histopathology Technician
Evans Army Community Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Operated, maintained, and troubleshooted tissue processors.
- Embedded, cut, and mounted slides for H&E staining.
- Prepared and cut frozen sections for pathologist.
- Performed manual special staining.
- Performed IHC staining using automated machines.
- Documented QC according to CAP standards.
Pathology Technician
Centura Health
07.2015 - 02.2022
- Accessioned and prepared surgical pathology specimens for gross examination.
- Performed evisceration for pathologist during autopsy.
- Assisted on bone marrow biopsies and fine needle aspirations.
- Processed cytology specimens for microscopic evaluation.
Forensic Autopsy Technician
El Paso County Coroner
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Collected information for body exams, documented property and evidence, and prepared autopsy suite for pathologists.
- Took photographs of any significant trauma or medical findings.
- Performed full body dissection and measured weights of organs for pathologist during autopsies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO12.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05.2019
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Team collaboration abilities
- Microtome Operation
- Dissection
- Tissue Embedding
- Immunohistochemical testing
- Quality Control Management
Certification
- HT - Histotechnicia ASCP
- Colorado State Secondary Science Teaching License
Timeline
Histotechnician
CommonSpirit Health
03.2023 - Current
Histopathology Technician
Evans Army Community Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2022
Forensic Autopsy Technician
El Paso County Coroner
02.2021 - 10.2021
Pathology Technician
Centura Health
07.2015 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pueblo Community College
- HT - Histotechnicia ASCP
- Colorado State Secondary Science Teaching License
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