Matthew Lucas
Frederick,MD
Summary
Dependable Histology Technician specializing in technical histology work. Proficient in preparing slides, documenting results and producing timely reports. Work effectively with clinical staff to provide information and resolve problems.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician
Luminis Health
12.2005 - 11.2023
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- 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.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
Histology Technician
Department Of The Navy-NNMC Bethesda
03.2006 - 09.2007
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
Histology Technician
United States Navy, USN
10.1995 - 11.2005
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Histology
Tri-Service School of Histopathology At AFIP
Washington, DC05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD05.2016
Skills
- Specimen Processing
- Anatomic Specimen Conduction
- Technical Applications Implementation
- Microtome Operation
- Specimen Preparation
- Universal Precautions
- Administrative Support
- Tissue Processing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Tissue Embedding
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Quality Control
- Specimen Tracking
Timeline
Histology Technician
Department Of The Navy-NNMC Bethesda
03.2006 - 09.2007
Histology Technician
Luminis Health
12.2005 - 11.2023
Histology Technician
United States Navy, USN
10.1995 - 11.2005
Associate of Science - Histology
Tri-Service School of Histopathology At AFIP
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mount St. Mary's University
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