Leeanna Ribera, MHS, PA (ASCP)

• Assisted pathologists in preparing and examining tissue samples for diagnostic purposes.
• Executed precise and detailed specimen dictations to ensure accuracy in documentation.
• Review patient history to aid in proper specimen grossing
• Performed gross photo to ensure accurate representation when necessary.
• Facilitated preparation and analysis of frozen tissue sections for diagnostic purposes.
• Communicated with pathologists and clinicians in a professional manner
• Performed tissue selection for special studies and send outs
• Oversaw gross room operations and staff to maintain efficient workflow
• Oversaw inventory management and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
• Managed tissue disposal operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Authored and evaluated gross room procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Adhered to all safety protocols and gross room policies to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
• Identified and resolved quality assurance issues.
• Assisted with student training
• Performed autopsy evisceration and body restoration for adult and fetal autopsies
• Utilized laboratory information systems knowledge for data collection
• Produced high-quality micrographs to facilitate discussions during monthly tumor conferences.
• Assisted autopsy team by coordinating on-call schedules. Supported payroll submission for autopsy staff. Managed daily operations of autopsy assistants.

Grossed surgical specimens

Assisted in frozen sections

Assisted in adult and fetal autopsies

Taught pathology residents grossing of specimens, autopsies evisceration, and frozen sections

Assisted with tumor board preparations

Prepared and presented lectures to residents

Grossed surgical specimens

Assisted in adult and fetal autopsies

Assisted in frozen sections

Assisted with bone marrow preparation

Assisted with slide labeling and filing

Reviewed billing and dictations

Maintained inventory

Performed tissue selection and prepared send out specimens

Managed clerical and PA staff

Performed monthly statistics

Managed specimen and formalin disposal

Managed and maintained gross room

Accessioned and processed cytology specimens

Operated Thin Prep processor

Manually stained and cover slipped slides

Register patients in computer system

Ordered requested cytology tests in computer system

Answered phones and inquiries

Clarified requisitions