Roberta Ogletree
Kuna,ID
Summary
Knowledgeable Pathologists' Assistant with 22 years experience in gross dissection, dictation, and autopsy services. Consistently receives positive annual reviews due to exemplary work ethic, concise and accurate dissections, and positive attitude in the midst of high stress environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pathologists' Assistant
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
Boise, ID
06.2019 - Current
- Gross dissection of biopsies, simple and complex anatomic surgical specimens.
- Performed autopsies, including external examination and dissection of organs.
- Trained new staff members in laboratory safety protocols and proper sample handling techniques.
- Triaged and prepared quality frozen sections.
- Coordinated with laboratory personnel regarding specimen collection techniques, processing times, and storage requirements.
- Attended professional conferences to stay up-to-date on new developments in pathology practice.
Pathologists' Assistant
Central Illinois Pathology
Peoria, IL
06.2016 - 07.2019
- Dissected approximately 13,000 cases per year (50% complex, 25% simple, 25% biopsies)
- Performed fetal and adult autopsies to include external exam, evisceration, organ dissection, organ sampling, and prepared Preliminary Anatomic Diagnosis.
- Voice recognition software (Dragon and mModal/Fluency);
- Distribution of cases to Pathologists.
Pathologists' Assistant
Boise Pathology Group
Bois, ID
06.2010 - 06.2016
- Dissected approximately 12,000 surgical cases per year (60% complex).
- Performed pediatric, fetal, and adult autopsies to include external examination, evisceration, internal examination, organ dissection, tissue collection, writing the Preliminary anatomic Diagnosis.
- Obtained samples for Frozen section/touch preparation.
- Determined if tissue met research criteria, and sampled it according to protocol.
Pathologists' Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Group
Sacramento, CA
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Dissected approximately 18,000 anatomic pathology specimens annually (70% complex).
- Performed adult, pediatric, and fetal autopsies to include external examination, evisceration, organ dissection, tissue collection, and wrote Preliminary Anatomic Diagnosis.
- Triaged and performed frozen sections, touch preparations and operating room gross consultations.
- Traveled between three locations.
Pathologists' Assistant
Spectrum Health Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2002 - 06.2007
- Dissection approximately 12,000 anatomic pathology specimens annually.
- Performed adult autopsies to include external examination and evisceration.
- Worked closely with Van Andel Research Institute to create and adhere to research protocols and collect adequate and quality tissue samples.
Education
Master of Science - Pathologists' Assistant Program
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12-1998
Skills
- Medical Terminology Mastery
- Surgical specimen dissection
- Autopsy performance
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Gross examination proficiency
- Frozen Section Technique
- Attention to Detail
- Pathologists' Assistant (PA)
Certification
- ASCP Certified, 2002
- AAPA Fellow, 2002
Accomplishments
- Received two "Shining Star" awards for compassionate patient care.
Timeline
Pathologists' Assistant
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Pathologists' Assistant
Central Illinois Pathology
06.2016 - 07.2019
Pathologists' Assistant
Boise Pathology Group
06.2010 - 06.2016
Pathologists' Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Group
06.2007 - 06.2010
Pathologists' Assistant
Spectrum Health Hospital
05.2002 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Pathologists' Assistant Program
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Grand Valley State University
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