Lessie Brown
Houston
Summary
Dynamic Pathology Professional with 16+years in specimen processing and qualifying assurance. Skilled in accessioning laboratory computerized systems and meticulous handling of pre-analytical tasks productivity. Expert in maintaining organized lab environments and supporting diagnostic workflows ensuring high standards of patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pathology Lab Tech Assistant
Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC
Houston
05.2013 - 03.2026
- Accessioned specimens for grossing, scanning and sending out blocks,ensuring accurate tracking and documentation.
- Management of restocking laboratory supplies and reagents.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the pathology lab environment.
- Collaborated with Pathologists to ensure timely processing of samples.
- Documented laboratory procedures in compliance with hospital regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper policy, safety procedures, and techniques used in pathology laboratories.
- Prepared reagents, stains, solutions, and media used in tests or experiments.
- Processed specimens received from other medical facilities for further testing or evaluations.
- Received specimens and reviewed for quality, labeling and accessioning
- Oversaw our 2nd.Fl.frozen section department and assist Pathologist/ PA with cutting and staining frozen sections.
- Open and Closed the Lab as needed to cover shifts and maintain operations.
- Scheduled service for repairs of equipment when needed.
Pathology Lab Assistant
Elite Northeast Pathology Group @ Doctors Hospital
Houston
10.2009 - 05.2013
- Managed a one office/ Lab accessioning and preparing pathology samples for analysis and diagnosis.
- Assistant Pathologist with frozen sections using an H&E and Diff Quick staining techniques for slide preparation for microscopic analysis.
- Created cytospins and cell blocks to support diagnostic evaluations.
- Facilitated communication by faxing reports to physicians and handling phone inquiries.
- Maintain an organized filing system to support lab operations.
- Ordered and restocked laboratory supplies,maintained cleanliness, and sanitation of tools and instruments.
Education
Booker T Washington
Houston , TxSkills
- Tissue sectioning
- Staining techniques
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Specimen processing
- Quality control monitoring
- Compliance documentation
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Chemical handling
- Frozen section technique
- Reagent preparation
- Cytology preparation
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant Professional Career Institute-2008
Timeline
Pathology Lab Tech Assistant
Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC
05.2013 - 03.2026
Pathology Lab Assistant
Elite Northeast Pathology Group @ Doctors Hospital
10.2009 - 05.2013
Booker T Washington