Matthew Mendoza
Dayton
Summary
With 12 years of experience in histology, I have worked at the two largest Air Force hospitals serving over l00K beneficiaries and streamlined 2-day turnaround times for patient diagnosis. I performed in all areas of histology at both locations. I have also taught the new histology technicians and have molded healthcare professionals by achieving a 100% HT pass right for the Air Force Histology program the last 5 years.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histology Supervisor
Wright-Patterson Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: Second largest histology laboratory in the Air Force.
- Provide routine histology as well as cytology, special stains, IHCs, and frozens to 58K beneficiaries.
- Manage 7 staff, streamlined lab operations and procedures, achieving 100% compliance on CAP checklists/surveys.
Histology Instructor
JBSA Ft Sam Houston
02.2020 - 02.2024
- Instructed the 9 month histology course for both Navy and Air Force students. The program consists of classroom instruction, laboratory practicum, clinical rotations, and HT preparation.
- Empowered 20+ students with successful HT preparation through 1,140 hours of rigorous instruction, clinical rotation and lab practicum.
- Developed lesson plans for 86 lessons, resulting in 100% student engagement and improved exam scores by 20%.
- Collaborated in curriculum development for Navy histology services, resulting in 50% reduction in training time and improved efficiency.
Histology Supervisor
Wright-Patterson Medical Center
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Second largest histology laboratory in the Air Force.
- Provided routine histology as well as cytology, special stains, IHCs, and frozens to 58K beneficiaries.
- Managed 13 staff, streamlined lab operations and procedures, achieving 100% compliance on CAP checklists/surveys.
- Saved $10,000 in equipment costs by validating new equipment testing and IHC antibodies, resulting in cost savings and improved budget management.
Histology Technician
David Grant Medical Center
10.2013 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: Largest histology laboratory in the Air Force.
- Provided routine histology services also including, cytology, frozen sections, IHCs, and special stains to 64K beneficiaries.
- Improved efficiency by mastering accessioning, embedding, microtomy, special stains, IHC and cytology procedures, resulting in a 2 day turnaround time.
- Provided critical support to pathologists in frozen tissue diagnosis, resulting in accurate and timely diagnoses for patients.
- Quality checked H&E, special stains, and IHC slides maintaining specimen integrity resulting in timely diagnoses and improved patient outcomes.
Histology Technician
Pathlogic
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Provided routine histology service as a reference laboratory to surrounding medical facilities/ clinics. Daily input was 600-800 blocks.
- Boosted productivity by successfully embedding and microtomy on a night shift, averaging 150-200 blocks in 4-6 hours per shift.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Leadership
Trident University
Chandler, Arizona07.2022
Associate Of Histologic Technology - undefined
Community College Of The Air Force
Montgomery, Alabama12.2020
High School Diploma - General Studies
Midway High School
Waco, Texas06.2012
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Equipment Validation
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Histology Operations
- Infection Control
- Supply Management
Certification
Histology Technician, ASCP, Expires 07/24/27
Timeline
Histology Supervisor
Wright-Patterson Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Histology Instructor
JBSA Ft Sam Houston
02.2020 - 02.2024
Histology Supervisor
Wright-Patterson Medical Center
09.2017 - 02.2020
Histology Technician
Pathlogic
09.2014 - 12.2015
Histology Technician
David Grant Medical Center
10.2013 - 09.2017
Associate Of Histologic Technology - undefined
Community College Of The Air Force
High School Diploma - General Studies
Midway High School
Bachelor Of Science - Leadership
Trident University
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