Marcus Anderson, HT(ASCP)
Johnson Creek
Summary
I am a licensed and credentialed Anatomic Pathology professional with over 20 years of technical, supervisory and managerial experience in the field. I am a self-motivated and detailed oriented individual focused on quality patient care within the laboratory. Over the last 4+ years, I have taken a struggling Immunohistochemistry department and tripled the test menu while improving turnaround time by 6-fold. We have become a national leader in the industry, developing new testing using cutting edge technology while improving the lives of our patients and meeting the needs of our partners.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Specialist, Anatomic Pathology
Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories
11.2022 - Current
- Enhanced system efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
- Improved quality control with comprehensive technical acumen.
- Conducted system analysis to identify and rectify operational bottlenecks.
- Optimized and restructured workflow, resulting in 6-fold improvement in turnaround time in IHC.
- Optimized and validated new stains and assays, resulting in a 300% increase of our testing menu.
- Oversaw the implementation and validation of new cutting edge equipment that allowed for the testing volume to increase by 150%.
- Developed and grew a research division within the department that has been extremely successful and prosperous.
- Continuously developing new tests/assays that improve the lives of our patients and enable our pathologists to make a more accurate and timely diagnosis.
- Developed the Precision Oncology Panel in conjunction with MCW Precision Oncology, granting our patients access to novel treatments that would otherwise be unavailable to them.
Histology Technician II
Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by streamlining histology procedures and workflow.
- Maintained a high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable test results for patients.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in slide preparation and staining.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Mastered all benches in the Histology department and rotated through them regularly.
- Served as a resource for other staff due to having a wealth of experience in the field.
Histology Technical Manager/Histotechnician
Pathology Laboratories West
09.2004 - 01.2021
- Proficient in all areas of the Histology laboratory including embedding, staining, microtomy, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, FISH, etc.
- Managed and oversaw all daily operations of the histology laboratory.
- Developed and implemented procedures and protocols for routine work and advanced staining.
- Worked directly with staff and Pathologists to monitor and correct Quality Control
- Proficient and knowledgeable in all regulations and accreditation requirements of the histology laboratory.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
- Developed protocols for both routine and advanced/complex staining.
- Validated, verified and implemented the use of new instrumentation in all areas of the histology laboratory.
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Parkwest Medical Center
12.2003 - 12.2004
- Performed phlebotomy as necessary.
- Accessioned and distributed specimens throughout the clinical laboratory.
- Distributed and filed patient testing reports.
- Registered outpatient specimens in LIS system and maintained operation of the outpatient phlebotomy services on rotation.
- Provided customer service link between hospital and clinical laboratory on a routine basis.
- Minimized errors throughout pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic processes.
- Supported operations across Hematology, Urinalysis, [Type] and Microbiology departments.
- Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Johnson City Medical Center
06.2003 - 12.2003
- Performed phlebotomy in various outpatient settings.
- Registered, accessioned and distributed patient specimens throughout the clinical laboratory.
- Processed and prepared reference testing to be shipped to various testing sites.
- Regularly provided customer service and outreach to clients and various outpatient facilities.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Front End Manager
Food City
06.1999 - 06.2003
- Opened and closed the facility depending upon work schedule.
- Balanced and prepared daily deposits of store revenue on a regular basis.
- Cross trained and proficient across all areas of the store including stock, produce, meat department, floral and bakery.
- Regularly ran the cash register and the front office.
- Sold money orders and cashed checks on a regular basis.
- Managed all employees working on the front end to include cashiers, baggers, computer room operators and maintenance personnel for a given shift.
- Regularly ran productivity reports and maintained staffing accordingly.
- Evaluated employee performance and made recommendations for improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (Micro/Molecular Bio.)
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN08-2023
High School Diploma -
Powell Valley High School
Speedwell, TN05-1998
Skills
- Embedding
- Microtomy
- Routine Staining
- Histochemical staining
- Immunohistochemistry: Proficient in stain development and validation
- FISH staining
- Proficent with all histology laboratory equipment, including validation, operation and maintenance
- Protocol, Policy and Procedure development and implementation
- Technical Process Improvement
- Company Process Evaluation
- Technical Innovation Expertise
- Scheduling
- Staff Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Employee Training
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
Published Works
A Systematic Approach to Prioritise Diagnostically Useful Findings for Inclusion in Electronic Health Records as Discrete Data to Improve Clinical Artificial Intelligence Tools and Genomic Research
Guillod, P. et al.Clinical Oncology, Volume 39, 103737
Timeline
Technical Specialist, Anatomic Pathology
Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories
11.2022 - Current
Histology Technician II
Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories
01.2021 - 11.2022
Histology Technical Manager/Histotechnician
Pathology Laboratories West
09.2004 - 01.2021
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Parkwest Medical Center
12.2003 - 12.2004
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Johnson City Medical Center
06.2003 - 12.2003
Front End Manager
Food City
06.1999 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (Micro/Molecular Bio.)
East Tennessee State University
High School Diploma -
Powell Valley High School
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