Michelle Hurley

Laboratory Technician

Central Wyoming Skin Clinic

10.2012 - 07.2021

Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions, and clinical diagnosis into EMR.
Dictated and grossed tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians.
Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
Archived specimens from completed tests, histologic slides and blocks.
Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
Compiled and maintained preventive maintenance and instrument performance check records according to schedule and regulations.
Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
Performed routine activities to prepare tissue biopsy specimens for histological processing.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations.
Completed transcription of gross and final diagnosis for medical reports.