Madison Younger
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Performance-focused professional with hands-on experience in preparing and performing surgical specimen dissection, processing samples, and embedding tissue. Skilled in handling and examining tissue/samples to assist the pathologist in determining the cause of illness and diagnosing diseases. Expertise in grossing many surgical pathology specimens, and ensuring appropriate specimen accessioning. Adept at maintaining gross room and autopsy procedures using established and approved lab protocols. Agile learner; adaptable to changing demands of working environment with a strong record of coordinating diverse-natured activities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Anatomic Pathology Lab Technologist (Grosser)
SONORA QUEST LABORATORY
01.2020 - Current
- Receive specimens and carefully check paperwork for accuracy and completeness; contact ordering source if any information is incomplete
- Monitor specimens and assist in diagnosis using laboratory's specimen identification policies
- Process test requests with accompanying specimens and enter orders
- Use established policies and procedures for specimen acceptability and clarify questions regarding specimen integrity
- Perform microscopic examination on specimens received from hospitals and medical clinics; define and gross specimen using specific technical methods for varying types of tissue such as appendixes, gallbladders, skin, gastric biopsies, masses, ect.
- Finalized gross dictations sent to appropriate pathologist for review during diagnosis
- Responsible for troubleshooting cases, collecting and creating bone marrow aspirate slides, grossing 80-100 specimens per shift, managing all patient information, as well as ensuring accurate data entry to streamline overall laboratory operations
- Follow lab-defined procedures and techniques to prepare specimens and tissue samples for analysis
- Ensured accurate embedding and orientation for microtomy by arranging, cutting, and submitting tissue through appropriate processing machines.
Molecular Laboratory Technician
SONORA QUEST LABORATORY
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Utilized complex molecular diagnostic techniques, demonstrated competency with Perkin Elmer Janus/Chemagic and qPCR techniques, as well as extracted nucleic acid (DNA/RNA)
- Utilized appropriate equipment with precision for all molecular diagnostic protocols
- Aliquoted solutions for analysis and properly stored sample as required
- Conducted molecular diagnostics and testing for COVID-19
- Scanned lab specimens and entered all relevant information into database
- Calculated, prepared, and examined solutions for contamination, impurities, and instability to ensure accuracy of all results and handled highly infectious samples while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.
Lead Maître D
CHELSEA'S KITCHEN
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Led and trained a team of cross-functional members to meet service level agreements during each shift and maintain a customer-focused environment
- Excellent communication skills.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Leveraged superior customer service and communication skills to ensure effective management of party reservations on high volume
occasions with 800-1000 guests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Conservation And Ecology
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ12.2018
Skills
- Laboratory work competency
- Instrument Calibration
- Laboratory Information Systems: Netlims, Cerner, and NovaPath
- Grossing Specimens
- Specimen handling
- Tissue Processing
- Tissue Embedding
- Fixation Techniques
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Entry
- Excellent Communication
Knowledge & Abilities
- Microscopic Examination
- Equipment Handing
- Lab Protocols Compliance
- Inventory Monitoring
- Examination Room Preparation
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Patient Records Management
- Relationship Management
- Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Anatomic Pathology Lab Technologist (Grosser)
SONORA QUEST LABORATORY
01.2020 - Current
Molecular Laboratory Technician
SONORA QUEST LABORATORY
01.2020 - 12.2020
Lead Maître D
CHELSEA'S KITCHEN
01.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Conservation And Ecology
Arizona State University
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