SANDRA MONTOYA
East Meadow,USA
Summary
Histology professional skilled in laboratory management and tissue sample analysis. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure quality control, and adapt to changing demands. Strong background in microscopic evaluation, histochemical staining, and diagnostic accuracy. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving successful outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Lead Histotechnologist
Northshore University Hospital-Northwell
04.2020 - Current
- Improved workflow efficiency by cross-training in other areas of the laboratory, increasing overall staff flexibility and adaptability.
- Assisted in the development of new laboratory procedures, contributing to ongoing improvements in testing accuracy and turnaround time.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment within the histotechnology department.
- Maintained a safe working environment through strict adherence to safety guidelines, including proper disposal of hazardous materials.
- Played an active role in troubleshooting equipment issues as they arose, minimizing downtime while maximizing resource utilization within the lab setting.
- Cuts and prepare slides for IHC, & Molecular Studies
- Cuts tissue blocks for Gener studies & Renal paraffin retrievals.
- Performed Frozen Sections as needed
Histotechnologist
Sunrise Medical Laboratories
09.2017 - Current
- Promoted a culture of continuous quality improvement, actively seeking opportunities to enhance laboratory services and patient outcomes.
- Froze, cut and prepared rapid hematoxylin and eosin-stained sections for microscopic examination using established quality control standards.
- Maximized lab productivity through meticulous maintenance of equipment and instruments.
Histology Supervisor
Gastronenterology Associates
11.2009 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with pathologists to improve diagnostic accuracy and optimized workflow leading to a 25% decrease in turnaround time for test results.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies reducing costs by 15% through effective purchasing strategies and vendor negotiations.
- Developed customized training programs for new hires, increasing their competence in specialized histological GI techniques such as grossing, embedding, cutting and SS.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on equipment and reagents, reducing downtime by 30% due to proactive maintenance.
- Assisted in maintaining accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
Histotechnologist
Winthrop University Hospital
06.2003 - 04.2020
- Maintained a safe working environment through strict adherence to safety guidelines, including proper disposal of hazardous materials.
- Operated and maintained equipment for function and provision of services.
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Conducted routine and special staining procedures to process mounted sections.
- Performed test pursuant to established and approved protocols in the Chemistry Department.
Histotechnologist
Bostwick Laboratories
01.2007 - 10.2009
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians' offices and medical facilities.
- Prepared tissue specimens for macro and microscopic examination by pathologists.
- Conducted routine and special staining procedures to process mounted sections.
Histotechnologist
LabCorp
02.2004 - 12.2006
- Performed routine activities to prepare tissue biopsy specimens for histological processing.
- Reduced error rates by conducting regular quality control checks on reagents, stains, and equipment.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
Education
BBA - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05-2025
A.S - Medical Laboratory Scientist
State University of New York
Farmingdale, NY12.2000
Skills
- Histopathology
- Immunohistochemistry
- Special Stains
- Molecular Studies
- Renal Retrieval
- Frozen Section
- Gener Studies
- Specimen Grossing
- Quality Control
- Chemistry
Certification
- 009335, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, 02/07, Present
- 000381, Pathologist's Assistant, 08/18, Present
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeQuote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Software
Epic, Cerner
Timeline
Lead Histotechnologist
Northshore University Hospital-Northwell
04.2020 - Current
Histotechnologist
Sunrise Medical Laboratories
09.2017 - Current
Histology Supervisor
Gastronenterology Associates
11.2009 - 10.2020
Histotechnologist
Bostwick Laboratories
01.2007 - 10.2009
Histotechnologist
LabCorp
02.2004 - 12.2006
Histotechnologist
Winthrop University Hospital
06.2003 - 04.2020
BBA - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
A.S - Medical Laboratory Scientist
State University of New York
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