Samone Percentie
Miami,FL
Summary
Motivated Histologic technician, seeking employment where I can contribute my skills and efforts for the growth of the organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biology Assistant Lab Manager
Miami Dade College-North Campus
Miami, Florida
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained compliance with laboratory, company and legal regulations.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns.
- Oversaw subject preparations for Microbiology and Human Anatomy experiments and maintained strict safety standards.
- Reviewed work of team members, assessed quality of research and recommended improvements.
Histotechnician
Doctor's Hospital
Nassau,Bahamas
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
- Cut prepared blocks of tissue.
- Mounted specimens on glass slides for further examination.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Recognized and addressed staining problems.
Histotechnician
Gastro Health
Miami, FL
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Prepared specimen for processing.
- Preformed grossing of GI(gastrointestinal) biopsies.
- Assisted in patient data entry.
- Maintained records and documentation required to manage the daily workflow.
- Filed blocks and slides as needed.
- Assisted in the orienting and training of new laboratory staff.
Lab Technician
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Enforce infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect students, co-workers and self
- Maintain inventory of all Human Anatomy and lab equipment, coordinated by the lab manager.
- Organize instructional laboratories and prep area, set up labs and collect the materials after labs are done
- Maintain equipment such as microscopes, and eye wash stations in working order, and hoods.
- Maintain collection of MSDS sheets as assigned
Assistant to the Director of Lab
Water And Sewerage Cooperation
Nassau, Bahamas
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Collected samples to assess water quality, including tests for pH, hardness and sediment levels
- Followed applicable regulations, including OSHA, to maintain the safety of the water and all personnel
- Maintained clean and organized work areas
- Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, including managing emails, answering telephone calls and organizing files
Education
Bachelor of Science - Histotechnology Concentration
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL04-2024
Associate of Science - Histologic Technology
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL2020
High School Diploma -
Aquinas College
The BahamasSkills
- Understanding of laboratory procedures
- Routine histology of biopsy specimen
- Proficient in H&E, and special stains
- Proficient in cutting, embedding and grossing
- Knowledgeable in Human Anatomy & Physiology, microbiology, and chemistry
- Good office organization and team collaboration
- Ability to work independently
- Microsoft Office, Excel, & PowerPoint proficient
- Critical thinking proficiency
Affiliations
- Hands-on experience with H&E, and special stains.
- Gained experience with tissue processing and troubleshooting.
- Embedding of all tissue types.
- Became knowledgeable in tissue identification, and abnormalities.
Certification
-Clinical Laboratory Histology Technician
-ASCP Certification for Histology Technician
-BLS certified
References
May be provided upon request
Timeline
Biology Assistant Lab Manager
Miami Dade College-North Campus
08.2022 - Current
Histotechnician
Doctor's Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2022
Histotechnician
Gastro Health
11.2020 - 10.2021
Lab Technician
Miami Dade College
09.2016 - 03.2020
Assistant to the Director of Lab
Water And Sewerage Cooperation
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Histotechnology Concentration
Miami Dade College
Associate of Science - Histologic Technology
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Aquinas College
-Clinical Laboratory Histology Technician
-ASCP Certification for Histology Technician
-BLS certified
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