Maria Santana
Histology technologist
Davie,Florida
Summary
Dedicated Histology Technologist with expertise in histologic slide preparation and microtome operation at Broward Health Coral Springs. Proven track record in ensuring laboratory safety and compliance while delivering accurate test results. Skilled in equipment maintenance and results tracking, contributing to high-quality patient care and efficient laboratory operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technologist
Broward Health Coral Springs
02.2020 - Current
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Reported accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
- Compiled surgical working drafts, requisitions and slides to distribute to pathologists.
- Prepared tissue specimens for macro and microscopic examination by pathologists.
- Used microtome to section embedded tissue and mount on microscope slide.
- Froze, cut and prepared rapid hematoxylin and eosin-stained sections for microscopic examination using established quality control standards.
- Observed safety and compliance guidelines by following departmental standards and practices.
- Followed laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting to facilitate quality assurance.
Histology Technician
Gastro Health PL
Miami, FL
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
- Archived specimens from completed tests, histologic slides and blocks.
- Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Used glass slides to mount tissues for tests.
- Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science -
Kaiser University
Pembroke Pines, FL07.2017
Skills
- Histologic slides preparation
- Microtome operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Tissue embedding
- Slide preparation
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Results tracking and reporting
- Hazardous waste management
- Specimen handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Collaboration
Timeline
Histology Technologist
Broward Health Coral Springs
02.2020 - Current
Histology Technician
Gastro Health PL
05.2018 - 02.2022
Associate of Science -
Kaiser University