Lillian Lopez
Green Bay
Summary
Dependable Histology Technician specializing in technical histology work. Proficient in preparing slides, embedding tissues, staining procedures, and cutting tissue. Work effectively with clinical staff to provide information and resolve problems. Strong work ethic, adaptability, teachable, and detailed oriented. Extensively trained in a wide range of techniques and equipment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician
Bellin Health Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Performed complex tissue embedding processes, preserving samples for future analysis or archival purposes.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in slide preparation and staining.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
- Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Improved visibility of cells with use of dyes and other chemicals.
Pathology Lab Tech
Forefront Dermatology
10.2022 - 01.2024
- cutting/grossing and tissue sampling in order to prepare material for subsequent microscopic examination
- collected, labeled, and store tissue samples for pathologist examination
- applied dye and chemicals to tissue, increasing visibility of cells.
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Managed workload effectively under tight deadlines, prioritizing cases based on clinical urgency.
Phlebotomist
Bellin Health Hospital
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Green Bay, WI09.2024
Skills
- Grossing Specimens
- Microscopic Examination
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Special Stains Application
- Frozen Sectioning
- Immunohistochemical testing
- Specimen handling
- Quality Control Procedures
- Embedding Tissues
- Specimen Preparation
Timeline
Histology Technician
Bellin Health Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Pathology Lab Tech
Forefront Dermatology
10.2022 - 01.2024
Phlebotomist
Bellin Health Hospital
09.2019 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
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