Noah Garcia

• Prepared and processed tissue samples for analysis using microtomy and cryotomy techniques.
• Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accuracy of histological slides.
• Collaborated with pathologists to interpret results and enhance diagnostic processes.
• Trained junior staff on proper specimen handling and processing protocols.
• Implemented new staining techniques, improving overall slide quality and consistency.
• Led initiatives to maintain compliance with laboratory safety standards and regulations.
• Mentored team members in advanced histology techniques, fostering skill development and collaboration.
• Maintained a high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable test results for patients.
• Reduced turnaround time for test results by streamlining histology procedures and workflow.
• Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.

• Prepare and processes surgical, autopsy, bone marrow, body fluids, and biopsy specimens for gross and microscopic examination by a pathologist. Prepares frozen sections of surgical specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist. Prepares solutions for stains and special procedures. Performs the more advanced and specialized histology techniques.
• Preparation of of requisitions from doctors for Immuno staining are prepared.
• Slides are labeled with Case number, patient name and Test Required
• Slides are prepared with the corresponding controls for specific test.
• Loading and maintenance of Ventana Stainers are performed on a daily basis.
• Quality Control on stains is done to meet a doctors needs for tissue diagnosis.
• Antibody Lot to Lot performance done weekly to keep up with inventory.
• Gather and harvest tissue for controls at needed basis

• Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
• Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.
• Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
• Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
• Entered data accurately on computer, including demographics, grossing descriptions and clinical diagnosis.
• Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
• Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
• Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
• Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
• Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
• Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.

-Over saw the daily operation of Central Records in the Sheriffs Department and processed Criminal Records coming into the office from Bexar County Officials and distributed full Rap sheets for criminal offenders through request in any and all written forms including but not limited to email, mail and other office correspondence and also supervise 15 records clerks and 4 fingerprint examiners.
-Conducted routine evaluations of employee progress and corrective action against areas of deficiency.
-Supervised the Fingerprint Identification area which is also located in the Central Records Department of the sheriff's office.
-Assumed roles of every position in Central Records which included inmate information phone lines, outside report correspondence, general public front desk report requests and Fingerprint Examiner which included several duties that were not limited to report criminal charges with fingerprint examination to DPS for record keeping. Classifying fingerprints to determine identity of said individual who are being processed through the Central Magistrate and the Bexar County Sheriffs Office.
- Sit in and conduct quarterly interviews for the records clerk and fingerprint examiner positions.
-Routinely make repairs on office equipment that included personal computers, scanners, printers, fax machines and ordered office supplies that were needed for the general maintenance of of all office equipment.
-Receive requests and augment "Line-ups" from various investigative divisions in Bexar county that included the sheriff's office, Sapd and other smaller municipality police departments. For reference a "Line-up' is a set of mugshots where one individual is being question about a crime and the witness is asked to identify the said person.
-Process and fingerprint all "Cite and Release" individual who are being charged with various Class B Misdemeanors and set up court dates for these individuals.
- Answer and conduct solutions for customer complaints from all area of the Central Records Department.

-Under direct supervision, I am responsible for classifying, researching, identifying, and confirming the identity of
individuals accused of offenses or those that are deceased.
-I research local, state, and federal criminal histories files to validate existing records or verify identity.
-I fingerprint the Sheriff's Office, other County applicants, public, and sex offender registration via automated or
manual means.
-I file and retrieve fingerprint cards using the Henry classification system. I train other Sheriff's Office staff and
outside agencies on fingerprinting and classification methods.
-I also provide testimony in court proceedings on identification matters.

-All aspects of gross examination were handled by the autopsy technician while closely supervised by the on duty
forensic pathologist.
-Our duties were to prepare the body for autopsy which included, handling and collecting trace evidence.

-Prepare rape kits.

-X-ray decedents for bullets and broken bones.

-Log in personal effects , collect samples of blood, urine, vitreous and synovial fluid and perform the external examination of the deceased.

-Handle the complete dissection of the deceased log and weigh each organ.

-Prepare and administer blood culture tests and prepare slides and stains for further testing.

-Run all tests to labs and hospitals in the local regions

-Fingerprint the decedent and release the body to the funeral home of
the family's choice.
-In addition to these responsibilities included working with local agencies to gather evidence to help the doctor
determine cause and manner of death. This also included but wasn't limited to requesting medical records,
photographing injuries and contacting doctors to obtain medical history.
-Frequently we would have contact the sheriff's office or the homeland security and assist them with fingerprinting
John/Jane Does or other immigrants. The proximity to the border also left us with having to contact several Latin
American countries consulates offices to expedite the remains of the decedent's.

-All aspects of gross examination were handled by the autopsy technician while closely supervised by the on duty forensic pathologist. -Our duties were to prepare the body for autopsy which included, handling and collecting trace evidence.

-Prepare rape kits.

-X-ray decedents for bullets and broken bones.

-Log in personal effects , collect samples of blood, urine, vitreous and synovial fluid and perform the external examination of the deceased.

-Handle the complete dissection of the deceased log and weigh each organ.

-Prepare and administer blood culture tests and prepare slides and stains for further testing.

-Run all tests to labs and hospitals in the local regions

-Fingerprint the decedent and release the body to the funeral home of the family's choice. -In addition to these responsibilities included working with local agencies to gather evidence to help the doctor determine cause and manner of death. This also included but wasn't limited to requesting medical records, photographing injuries and contacting doctors to obtain medical history. -Frequently we would have contact the sheriff's office or the homeland security and assist them with fingerprinting John/Jane Does or other immigrants. The proximity to the border also left us with having to contact several Latin American countries consulates offices to expedite the remains of the decedent's.