Suzana Huseini
Wheaton,IL
Summary
Hello! I am a detail-oriented skilled Grossing Technician and on-the-job trained Histotechnician well-versed in performing examinations of a variety of laboratory specimens. Highly organized and diligent with a systematic approach to handling specimens and conducting assessments. Ready to bring 3 years of related experience to a challenging new role!
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Grossing Technician & Trained Histotechnician
Pinnacle Dermatology
11.2020 - Current
- Performed gross examination on complex Mohs Surgical cases for permanent sections along with gross examination of skin specimen biopsies, punches, shaves, and excisions
- Lead responsibilities include: training new grossing technicians, processor maintenance, CAP inspection preparedness, delegating responsibilities, and writing protocols for SOP's
- Responsibilities include: hanging tissue on processor, grossing, and submitting tissues, preparing tissues to be sent out for testing, accessioning when needed.
Grossing Technician
PathGroup
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples under a PA that were obtained from multiple physicians' offices and medical facilities
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements
- Troubleshoot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions
- Prepare tissue to be sent out for lymphoma phenotyping, IF testing, and iron studies as well as prepare routine solutions and disposal of hazardous waste
- Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
Pathology Intern
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Assisted in pathology support filing medical records, sorting, and filing patient histology slides, and send-outs to other medical facilities
- Observe in the gross room under a Pathologists' Assistant
- Assisted in HPV verification in Cytology
- Maintained laboratory sanitation, organization, and appearance.
Pathology and Department of Justice Intern
Schneider Regional Medical Center
- Paid special attention to lab sanitation, inventory, and discarding of tissue and slides
- Assisted in de-waxing slides and observed in the gross room under a PA
- Assisted in multiple forensic autopsies and gross analyses, handled specimen transport and toxicology collection, death scene reports, morgue sanitation, and body transfer
- Lead quality control and assurance, recording environmental care rounding and assisting with chain-of-custody protocol
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2019
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Work Ethic
- Pathology Laboratory Information Systems
- Lab Equipment Maintenance: VIP 5/6 & Excelsior Tissue Processors
- Critical Thinking
- Self-Motivated
- Interpersonal Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Inventory Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- File Organization and Maintenance
- Reagent Mixing
References
Michelle Moore - Histology Supervisor
Schneider Regional Medical Center
michelle.l.moore@vumc.org
Pamela Wilson - Pathology Support Supervisor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Jeffery Treadwell - Lead Histology Technician
Pinnacle Dermatology
jefftreadwell86@gmail.com
Taso Kapourani - Business Owner
kapourania97@gmail.com
Timeline
Lead Grossing Technician & Trained Histotechnician
Pinnacle Dermatology
11.2020 - Current
Grossing Technician
PathGroup
Pathology Intern
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Pathology and Department of Justice Intern
Schneider Regional Medical Center
Master of Science - Public Health
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Northern Illinois University
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