Lisa Van Husen
Delmar
Summary
Dedicated histology professional with nearly 25 years of experience, including extensive travel positions that fostered adaptability and resourcefulness. Proven expertise in all routine areas of histology, complemented by specialized skills in high-complexity testing, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and solve problems collaboratively, ensuring high-quality workmanship delivered on schedule. Committed to leveraging diverse experiences to enhance laboratory operations and contribute to team success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histopathology Technician
Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
Albany
02.2017 - Current
- Prepared tissue samples for histological slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Cleaned and operated tissue processors according to schedules.
- Received, logged and assessed quality of specimens received.
- Assessed adequacy of chemicals and stains.
- Maintained an organized work environment including inventory management and accurate record keeping.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards set forth by agencies such as CLIA or OSHA when performing tests or performing job duties.
- Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.
- Disposed of specimens after completed testing procedures.
Histologist
United Hospital Center
Bridgeport
08.2013 - Current
- Held the Lead Tech position from October 2014-December 2015 (with a staff of 3 and a student under my supervision)
- Rewrote an entire Policy and Procedure Manual for Histology Department
- 2015 CAP inspection yielded zero deficiencies in Histology
Contracted Grossing Histologist
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Boston
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Company Overview: Through CompHealth Medical Group
- Through CompHealth Medical Group
Contracted Grossing Histologist
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Indiana
02.2011 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Through CompHealth Medical Group
- Through CompHealth Medical Group
Contracted Histologist
The Community Hospital
Munster
07.2010 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Through CompHealth Medical Group
- Through CompHealth Medical Group
Contracted Histologist
Holy Cross Hospital
Taos
05.2010 - 05.2010
- Company Overview: Through Aureus Medical
- Through Aureus Medical
Contracted Histologist
InCyte Pathology
Spokane
02.2012 - 05.2010
- Company Overview: Through TechForce3
- Through TechForce3
Contracted Histologist
Holy Cross Hospital
Taos
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Through Aureus Medical
- Through Aureus Medical
Contracted Histologist
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Cooperstown
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: Through CompHealth Medical
- Through CompHealth Medical
Contracted Histologist
Aureus Medical Staffing
10.2007 - 08.2009
- Company Overview: Multiple Assignments
- St
- Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT
- West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Carroll Hospital Center, Westminster, MD
- Holy Cross Hospital, Taos, NM
- Multiple Assignments
Contracted Histologist
Full Staff, Inc.
02.2007 - 09.2007
- Company Overview: Multiple Assignments
- LabCorp, Stratford, CT
- Accredited Dermatology, Northern NJ
- LabCorp, Raleigh-Durham, NC
- CPL, Austin, TX
- Multiple Assignments
MOHS Technician (Career Advancement Training)
The Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland
10.2006 - 12.2006
Grossing Histologist
Parma Community General Hospital
Parma
07.2004 - 09.2006
- Received, logged and assessed quality of specimens received.
- Assisted pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens.
- Prepared tissue samples for histological slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards set forth by agencies such as CLIA or OSHA when performing tests or performing job duties.
Histologist
University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cleveland
04.2004 - 08.2004
Histologist
Centrex Clinical Laboratories
New Hartford
08.2002 - 04.2004
Pathology Lab Assistant
Nathan Littauer Hospital
Gloversville
07.2001 - 08.2002
Education
BS - focus in healthy lifestyle management
Arizona State University
04.2025
AAS - concentration in Histology
State University of New York at Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY05.2002
Skills
- Pathology
- Writing policies
- Procedures
- Training materials
- SOP manuals
- CAP inspections
- JCAHO inspections
- High-complexity testing
- Grossing large specimens
- Special stains
- Frozens
- IHC
- Teaching
- Training
- Leading others
- Histology
- Immunohistochemistry
- MOHS
- Leica equipment
- Thermo-Shandon equipment
- Tissue-Tek equipment
- Ventana equipment
- Dako equipment
- TBS equipment
Additional Information
Additional referrals and letters of recommendation upon request.
Certification
- ASCP certification
- Previous NYS licensure, able to regain license if needed
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Histopathology Technician
Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
02.2017 - Current
Histologist
United Hospital Center
08.2013 - Current
Contracted Grossing Histologist
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
01.2013 - 04.2013
Contracted Histologist
InCyte Pathology
02.2012 - 05.2010
Contracted Grossing Histologist
Indiana Regional Medical Center
02.2011 - 12.2012
Contracted Histologist
The Community Hospital
07.2010 - 01.2011
Contracted Histologist
Holy Cross Hospital
05.2010 - 05.2010
Contracted Histologist
Holy Cross Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2010
Contracted Histologist
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
08.2009 - 12.2009
Contracted Histologist
Aureus Medical Staffing
10.2007 - 08.2009
Contracted Histologist
Full Staff, Inc.
02.2007 - 09.2007
MOHS Technician (Career Advancement Training)
The Cleveland Clinic
10.2006 - 12.2006
Grossing Histologist
Parma Community General Hospital
07.2004 - 09.2006
Histologist
University Hospitals of Cleveland
04.2004 - 08.2004
Histologist
Centrex Clinical Laboratories
08.2002 - 04.2004
Pathology Lab Assistant
Nathan Littauer Hospital
07.2001 - 08.2002
BS - focus in healthy lifestyle management
Arizona State University
AAS - concentration in Histology
State University of New York at Cobleskill
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