ASCP Certified, Florida Licensed Histotechnology Supervisor with a laboratory background and expertise in providing 20+ years in comprehensive histology support for pathologists. Bringing excellent documentation, communication and presentation skills with a strong focus on preventing medical errors. Hardworking and passionate Cancer Tumor Registrar Student with a clear understanding of CTR expectations through Eastern Iowa Community College training in remote and on-site coding and abstracting patient demographics, medical history, diagnostics, treatment, follow-up, epidemiology, statistics and research. Motivated and eager to grow and excel in a secure entry-level position while waiting to take CTR certification exam in September 2022.
Work History
Histotechnologist, Contracted Travel
Aureus Medical/Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
11.2021 - 06.2022
Proficient in recognizing processed tissue specimen types and maintaining proper orientation during embedding.
Performed routine activities to prepare tissue biopsy specimens for histological processing.
Conducted routine nuclear and cytoplasmic staining to tissue mounted sections.
Followed laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting to facilitate quality assurance.
Observed safety and compliance guidelines by following departmental standards and practices.
Histotechnologist Lead
Self Regional Hospital, US PathLabs
Greenwood, SC
07.2019 - 11.2021
Executed histologic techniques to patient specimens to facilitate pathological diagnoses.
Partnered with key stakeholders to establish quality and performance measures.
Followed laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting to facilitate quality assurance.
Froze, cut and prepared rapid hematoxylin and eosin-stained sections for microscopic examination using established quality control standards.
Processed human tissue and body fluid specimens to prepare for microscopic exam.
Performed technical duties to produce histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
Determined appropriate handling and tissue processing for specimens and priorities on requested procedures.
Conducted routine and special staining procedures to process mounted sections.
Reported accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
Checked stained slides against paraffin blocks and gross dictation to determine completeness of sections.
Compiled surgical working drafts, requisitions and slides to distribute to pathologists.
Observed safety and compliance guidelines by following departmental standards and practices.
Coordinated preparation of lab section for inspection by accrediting agencies.
Leveraged automated equipment. to perform immunohistochemistry staining techniques.
Maintained adequate stock and supplies to perform procedures and prepare reagents.
Promoted integrity of equipment function and assay systems by maintaining quality assurance standards.
Histotechnologist
US Pathlabs
Boca Raton , FL
02.2019 - 03.2019
Performed technical duties to produce histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
Compiled surgical working drafts, requisitions and slides to distribute to pathologists.
Checked stained slides against paraffin blocks and gross dictation to determine completeness of sections.
Followed laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting to facilitate quality assurance.
Histotechnologist
RiverChase Dermatology
Ft Myers, FL
10.2018 - 02.2019
Grossing: Derm; skin shaves, punch and ellipse w/wo designation
Executed histologic techniques to patient specimens to facilitate pathological diagnoses.
Determined appropriate handling and tissue processing for specimens and priorities on requested procedures.
Conducted routine and special staining procedures to process mounted sections.
Leveraged automated equipment. to perform immunohistochemistry staining techniques.
Performed routine activities to prepare tissue biopsy specimens for histological processing.
Compiled surgical working drafts, requisitions and slides to distribute to pathologists.
Checked stained slides against paraffin blocks and gross dictation to determine completeness of sections.
Followed laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting to facilitate quality assurance.
Observed safety and compliance guidelines by following departmental standards and practices.
Histology Gross Technician Contracted Travel
Aureus Medical/Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
Winston Salem, SC
07.2018 - 10.2018
Grossing moderate - high complexity surgical specimens, skin and ALL biopsy specimens
Attention to possible cancers and diseases
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Histotechnologist Contracted Travel
HealthTrust/Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Port Charlotte, FL
06.2018 - 07.2018
Determined appropriate handling and tissue processing for specimens and priorities on requested procedures.
Compiled surgical working drafts, requisitions and slides to distribute to pathologists.
Prepared tissue specimens for macro and microscopic examination by pathologists.
Froze, cut and prepared rapid hematoxylin and eosin-stained sections for microscopic examination using established quality control standards.
Followed laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting to facilitate quality assurance.
