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Kellie Fischer

Becker,Minnesota

Summary

Results-focused Histology Technician Team Lead with exceptional skills in specimen preparation and testing. Proactive and hardworking with strengths in communication and teambuilding. Proven history of superior performance and leadership skills. Productive and hardworking professional with over 20 years of experience in the field.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
01.2023 - Current
  • Facilitates development of self-directed learning approaches among students.
  • Collaborates with professors to oversee education projects from inception to completion.
  • Promotes a safe, clean classroom environment tailored for individual and small group needs.
  • Creates and executes course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
  • Designs exams, lecture materials, and writing assignments to enhance student engagement.

Driving Instructor

Wreck-Less Driving Academy
Becker, MN
01.2022 - Current
  • Provides constructive feedback to students, enhancing learning and progress toward course objectives.
  • Conducts driving lessons for new drivers, focusing on fundamental vehicle operations.
  • Demonstrates defensive driving techniques to prepare students for real-world situations.
  • Assesses student abilities post-lesson and adjusts instruction to meet individual needs.

Histology Technician, Team Lead

CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
St. Cloud, MN
11.1999 - Current
  • Receives, logs and assesses quality of specimens received.
  • Assists pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens.
  • Prepares histologic slides for human tissue samples via grossing, processing, embedding, cutting, staining and frozen sections.
  • Performs routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
  • Recognizes and addresses staining problems.
  • Assesses adequacy of chemicals/stains and troubleshoots accordingly.
  • Tracks and maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.
  • Identifies opportunities for process and efficiency improvements.
  • Adheres to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
  • Compiles and maintains records of preventive maintenance and instrument performance according to schedule and regulations.
  • Authored and updated numerous Histology procedures.
  • Authored and updated new hire requirement checklists, as well as managed and updated Staff Ready.
  • Responsible for training new laboratory staff and students.
  • Maintains communication and transparency with department heads and laboratory staff.
  • Serves as a liaison for OR staff, FBC staff, clinical laboratory staff, pathologists and vendors.

Education

Certificate in Histotechnology -

University of Indiana Purdue
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
12.2003

Skills

  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Personnel management and training
  • Student engagement strategies
  • Curriculum development
  • Educational facilitation

Certification

  • Histotechnician Certification (Certification #23187)

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

St. Cloud State University
01.2023 - Current

Driving Instructor

Wreck-Less Driving Academy
01.2022 - Current

Histology Technician, Team Lead

CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
11.1999 - Current

Certificate in Histotechnology -

University of Indiana Purdue

Bachelor of Science - Business

St. Cloud State University

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