Mary Whitten
Strasburg,CO
Summary
Certified Histology technician with strong laboratory background and expertise in embedding and cutting histological samples. Skilled in IHC, special stains, and quality control. Organized and dependable with a willingness to take on added responsibilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Histotechnologist II
University Of Colorado Anschutz Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Preformed embedding and cutting of complex tissue sections for microscopic examination in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated multiple systems for IHC and special stains, including trouble shooting equipment.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Managed high workload effectively under tight deadlines, prioritizing cases based on clinical urgency.
Substitute Teacher K-12
Strasburg School District
01.2021 - 01.2022
Histology Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Performed complex histology procedures, including accessioning, embedding, sectioning, staining, and cover slipping
- Experience accessioning utilizing CoPath.
Histology Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Accessioned patient specimens, organized cassettes for grossing
- Trained new personnel for embedding, cutting, and staining
- Ensured lab followed HIPAA and CAP regulations.
Education
Histology Apprentice Program -
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Arts - Writing For Film And Television
Academy of Art University
Skills
- Specimen preparation
- Multitasking Abilities
- CoPath Experience
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
- Certified Histotechnician (HT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Timeline
Senior Histotechnologist II
University Of Colorado Anschutz Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher K-12
Strasburg School District
01.2021 - 01.2022
Histology Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2011 - 01.2014
Histology Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2006 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of The Air Force
- Certified Histotechnician (HT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Histology Apprentice Program -
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
Bachelor of Arts - Writing For Film And Television
Academy of Art University
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