Makia Liddle
Cobleskill,NY
Summary
Dependable Histology Technician/ Grossing Assistant/ Cytology Prep Technician specializing in technical histology work. Proficient in preparing slides, grossing and dissection of uncomplicated surgical specimens, and working effectively with clinical staff to produce the best results for pathologists.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grossing Assistant
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Accessioning surgical specimens
- Grossing uncomplicated specimens such as biopsies, skin excisions, gallbladders, etc.
- Cutting and staining frozen sections
- Disposal of biohazard waste
- Troubleshooting various errors
- Microtomy
- IHC/Special stains
- Embedding
- Cytology slide preparation for gyn and non-gyn specimens
- Block and slide filing and storage
Student Ambassador
SUNY Cobleskill
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Traveling to high schools to promote the Histology program
- Giving campus tours to prospective students
- Assisting accepted students and their families during orientation
- General office related work
Cleaner
Lab Corp
01.2020 - 01.2022
- General sanitation of surfaces, chairs, and equipment.
- Maintaining laboratory instrument cleanliness.
Stable Hand
SUNY Cobleskill Equestrian Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
- General horse care such as feeding, watering, and turning in and out
- Cleaning stalls and paddocks
- Tractor and equipment operation
- General animal first-aid care such as dressing wounds, applying wraps, and giving vaccines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Histotechnician
State University of New York, University of Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY05.2022
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Verbal and written communication
- Tissue Embedding
- Specimen handling
- Dissection
- Teaching and training
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Problem Solver
- Filing and data archiving
- Specimen Processing
- Hazardous waste management
- Microtome Operation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Caris Life Sciences in the development of a new protocol for specimen requirements for molecular testing on bronchial tissue to decrease our "Quantity Not Sufficient" percentages. Since implementation our institutions' "QNS" rates have significantly decreased.
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Conservation
Certification
- HT - Histotechnician
- Licensed Histology Technician - June 8th,2023-Present
Timeline
Grossing Assistant
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Student Ambassador
SUNY Cobleskill
01.2021 - 01.2023
Cleaner
Lab Corp
01.2020 - 01.2022
Stable Hand
SUNY Cobleskill Equestrian Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Histotechnician
State University of New York, University of Cobleskill
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