Kimberly Latimer
Anderson,SC
Summary
Active Histology Technician skilled in preparing solutions and reagents, examining specimen slides and entering and tracking result information. Dedicated to maintaining a clean and sterile work area and ensuring instruments are properly cared for. Proudly offering over 20 years of experience in preparing tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to confirm patient diagnosis.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histotechnician
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Performed routine histology tasks such as embedding, sectioning and staining of tissue specimens.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies to ensure proper functioning.
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination.
- Archived histologic slides and blocks.
Histotechnician
Delta Pathology
New Orleans, LA
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed routine histology tasks such as embedding, sectioning and staining of tissue specimens.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies to ensure proper functioning.
- Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Archived histologic slides and blocks.
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination.
Histotechnician
Pathology Consultants
Greenville, SC
11.2020 - 04.2023
- Maintained neat, organized and confidential written records.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Tracked and maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.
- Cut sections of body tissue for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Embed tissue specimen into paraffin wax blocks.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Compiled and maintained records of preventive maintenance and instrument performance according to schedule and regulations.
- Cleaned and operated tissue processors according to schedules.
- Troubleshoot minor problems and reported larger technical issues.
- Recognized and addressed staining problems.
- Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
Histotechnician/AP Supervisor
AnMed Health Medical Center
Anderson, SC
08.2003 - 11.2020
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
- Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
- Maintained neat, organized and confidential written records.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Tracked and maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.
- Identified opportunities for process and efficiency improvements.
- Recognized and addressed staining problems.
- Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.
- Cleaned and operated tissue processors according to schedules.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Embedded tissue specimen and other material into paraffin wax blocks, infiltrating with wax.
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination.
- Maintained laboratory equipment to support continuous functionality.
- Archived histologic slides and blocks.
- Compiled and maintained records of preventive maintenance and instrument performance according to schedule and regulations.
- Formalin recycling
- Used microwave processors for rapid fixation and processing.
- Maintained protocols and work instructions for CAP inspections.
- Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals.
- Conducted staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics.
- Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues.
Histotechnician
Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
01.2001 - 08.2003
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Cut sections of body tissue for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Embedded tissue specimen into paraffin wax blocks.
- Accessioned specimen for processing.
- Performed frozen sections.
- Changed reagents on tissue processors and stainer.
- Archived diagnostic material such as slides and blocks.
- Demonstrated the ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2000
Skills
- Specimen Processing
- Histologic Slides Preparation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Organizational Skills
- Team Management
- Supervision & Leadership
- Problem Resolution
- Histochemical Testing
Certification
- Histotechnician (HT) 2002
Timeline
Histotechnician
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Histotechnician
Delta Pathology
06.2023 - 12.2023
Histotechnician
Pathology Consultants
11.2020 - 04.2023
Histotechnician/AP Supervisor
AnMed Health Medical Center
08.2003 - 11.2020
Histotechnician
Greenville Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology
College of Charleston
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