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Lisa Patane

Berlin,CT

Summary

Dependable Histology Tech specializing in technical histology work. Proficient in preparing slides, documenting results and producing timely reports. Work effectively with clinical staff to provide information and resolve problems.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Histology Technologist

Westchester Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
  • Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
  • Microtomy preparing for IHC staining
  • Ventana instrumentation
  • Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.

Grossing Technologist

Quest Diagnostics
06.2020 - Current

Grossing of derm biopsies

punch, shaves, lipomas, excisions

Histology Technologist

CBLPath
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
  • Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
  • Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
  • Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
  • Microtomy cutting cores, derm, breast

Histology Technologist

Integrated Oncology
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
  • Immunohistochemistry using Dako, Leica and Ventana platforms

Histology Technologist

IDEXX Laboratories
06.2016 - 01.2018

Microtomy, embedding, Grossing of animal pet, biopsies 100-200 blocks per shift

Histology Technologist

Mount Sinai Health System
10.2013 - 05.2016
  • Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
  • Microtomy, embedding 150-200 blocks per day. H.pylori IHC staining set up

Histology Technologist

AmeriPath
05.2011 - 10.2013
  • Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
  • Grossing, IHC GI, derm and bone marrow biopsies. Resposible for pulling log sheets and controls for IHC staining
  • Peloris processor
  • Bond instrument, Ventana

Histology Technician

Yale University Temp, Contract
11.2005 - 04.2011
  • Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
  • Frozen Sections, Cryostat

Histology Technologist/Phlebotomist Technician

Danbury Hospital
10.1991 - 09.2002
  • Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
  • Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
  • Phlebotomy procedures all age groups
  • Histology routine areas, microtomy, embedding, accessioning

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY
05.1985

Skills

Microtomy

Embedding

IHC Ventana

Dako

Leica Bond

Cryostat

Certification

NY State Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Timeline

Histology Technologist

Westchester Medical Center
12.2021 - Current

Grossing Technologist

Quest Diagnostics
06.2020 - Current

Histology Technologist

CBLPath
10.2019 - 04.2020

Histology Technologist

Integrated Oncology
01.2018 - 09.2019

Histology Technologist

IDEXX Laboratories
06.2016 - 01.2018

Histology Technologist

Mount Sinai Health System
10.2013 - 05.2016

Histology Technologist

AmeriPath
05.2011 - 10.2013

Histology Technician

Yale University Temp, Contract
11.2005 - 04.2011

Histology Technologist/Phlebotomist Technician

Danbury Hospital
10.1991 - 09.2002

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Westchester Community College
Lisa Patane