Matthew Swift
Clarkton,MO
Summary
Hardworking on the job trained non-certified pathologist assistant with thirteen years of expertise with high complexity gross pathology. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pathologist Assistant (Non-certified)
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - Current
- Examined specimens to identify pathologic conditions.
- Completed regular safety training to meet OSHA standards.
- Took specimen photographs before and after dissection for records.
- Labeled and stored tissue samples and specimens, and verified specimen numbering and related requisitions.
- Maintained laboratory sanitation, organization and appearance.
- Dictated examination findings using sufficient detail.
- Carried out biohazard and chemical hazard waste material disposal.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
- Preparation, gross description, dictation and dissection of human tissue
- Ensuring appropriate specimen accessioning
- Obtaining pertinent clinical history including x-rays and other laboratory data
- Obtaining tissue such as blood and toxicological material for studies such as flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry
- Assists with frozen section tissue preparation
- Retrieving patient's medical chart and other pertinent data for review with attending pathologist
- Conferring with attending pathologist to identify any special techniques or procedures to be utilized
- Other duties as assigned
Pathology Assistant (Non-certified)
Southeast Health
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Examined specimens to identify pathologic conditions.
- Completed regular safety training to meet OSHA standards.
- Took specimen photographs before and after dissection for records.
- Labeled and stored tissue samples and specimens, and verified specimen numbering and related requisitions.
- Maintained laboratory sanitation, organization and appearance.
- Dictated examination findings using sufficient detail.
- Carried out biohazard and chemical hazard waste material disposal.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
- Preparation, gross description, dictation and dissection of human tissue
- Ensuring appropriate specimen accessioning
- Obtaining pertinent clinical history including x-rays and other laboratory data
- Obtaining tissue such as blood and toxicological material for studies such as flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry
- Assists with frozen section tissue preparation
- Retrieving patient's medical chart and other pertinent data for review with attending pathologist
- Conferring with attending pathologist to identify any special techniques or procedures to be utilized
- Assisted with postmortem examination to include external exam, internal exam, evisceration, dissection and submission of appropriate tissue for microscopy
- Other duties as assigned
Pathologist Assistant (Non-Certified)
Diagnostic Pathology Associates
06.2010 - 11.2016
- Examined specimens to identify pathologic conditions.
- Completed regular safety training to meet OSHA standards.
- Took specimen photographs before and after dissection for records.
- Labeled and stored tissue samples and specimens, and verified specimen numbering and related requisitions.
- Maintained laboratory sanitation, organization and appearance.
- Dictated examination findings using sufficient detail.
- Carried out biohazard and chemical hazard waste material disposal.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
- Preparation, gross description, dictation and dissection of human tissue
- Ensuring appropriate specimen accessioning
- Obtaining pertinent clinical history including x-rays and other laboratory data
- Obtaining tissue such as blood and toxicological material for studies such as flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry
- Assists with frozen section tissue preparation
- Retrieving patient's medical chart and other pertinent data for review with attending pathologist
- Conferring with attending pathologist to identify any special techniques or procedures to be utilized
- Assisted with postmortem examination to include external exam, internal exam, evisceration, dissection and submission of appropriate tissue for microscopy
- Other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12.2006
Skills
- Gross Pathology
- Reading Comprehension
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Regulatory Standards
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- MLS - Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
Timeline
Pathologist Assistant (Non-certified)
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - Current
Pathology Assistant (Non-certified)
Southeast Health
08.2017 - 02.2020
Pathologist Assistant (Non-Certified)
Diagnostic Pathology Associates
06.2010 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of Cincinnati
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