Paula Gray
Fort Worth,TX
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
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Histotechnician
Gi Alliance
04.2021 - Current
- Responsible for all embedding. Must maintain a nightly block count of 425 embedded blocks per night.
- Expedite nightly STAT sheets with nightly STAT cases so pathologist can read slides within a 24 hour turn around.
- Load and unload processors
- Maintain log sheets
Histotechnician
San Pedro Peninsula Hospital And Downey Hospital
04.1998 - 09.2005
- Proficient in receiving and accessioning specimen, tissue embedding, sectioning, staining, and cover slipping techniques
- Expertise in routine and specialized histological procedures, including frozen sectioning, fine needle aspirates (FNA), bone marrow, cyto prep, immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- Skilled in operating and maintaining a wide range of histology equipment and instrument
- Solid understanding of laboratory safety protocols, quality control, and quality assurance
- Proficient in data management documentation using laboratory information systems (LIS)
- Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and excellent problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and collaboration with laboratory team, management, and pathologist
Histotechnician
Downey Regional Medical Center
10.2001 - 02.2004
- Retrieved surgical specimen from OR, accessioned, assist pathologist while grossing, embedding, sectioning, and staining techniques
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Knowledgeable in various staining methods, i.e. H&E, special stains, immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- ability to operate and maintain histology equipment, including tissue processors and microtomes.
- 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.
- Strong attention to detail and very strong organizational skills
Histotechnician
La Mirada Hospital
06.1984 - 07.1985
- Responsible for maintaining small lab by retrieving surgical specimen form OR, accessioning, loading and unloading processors, embedding, sectioning, manually staining and coverslipping
- Prepare blocks with proper packaging and labels for sending out for immunos
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of morgue, lab, lab equipment and tools
- Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping
Education
High School Diploma -
06.1984
Skills
- Microsoft Word 2021 Office 365
- Excel
- Power Point
- Critical Thinking
- Specimen Handling
- Tissue Processing
- Microtome Operation
- Time Management
- Sharps Disposal
- Tissue Embedding
- Preparing Solutions
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Tissue Biopsies
Timeline
Histotechnician - Gi Alliance
04.2021 - Current
Histotechnician - Downey Regional Medical Center
10.2001 - 02.2004
Histotechnician - San Pedro Peninsula Hospital And Downey Hospital
04.1998 - 09.2005
Histotechnician - La Mirada Hospital
06.1984 - 07.1985
Whittier High School - High School Diploma,
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