THAYLIA CULVER
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Experienced histology professional with 20 years in laboratory operations, quality control, and diagnostic testing. Expertise in tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and immunohistochemistry. Proven ability to supervise workflows, train staff, and ensure accreditation readiness. Leverages technical knowledge and leadership skills to enhance laboratory efficiency and support patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Histotechnologist
Los Robles Hospital Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Performed routine and non routine histology procedures, producing high-quality tissue sections for accurate diagnostic evaluation.
- Conducted immunohistochemistry testing and validated controls to maintain consistent diagnostic testing reliability.
- Processed specimens through fixation, embedding, microtomy, and staining, following established laboratory protocols.
- Monitored quality control activities, identified discrepancies, and implemented corrective actions to ensure reliable diagnostic outcomes.
- Collaborated with pathologists and laboratory personnel to prioritize workloads and optimize specimen turnaround.
- Managed histology instrumentation through routine maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Resolved complex histology testing issues by troubleshooting specimens and staining processes, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
Histology Supervisor
Antelope Valley Histology
Lancaster, CA
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Coordinated histology operations, managing laboratory staff and workloads to ensure timely specimen processing.
- Coordinated case priorities with pathologists to maintain efficient specimen turnaround rates and laboratory productivity.
- Managed quality control initiatives, addressing discrepancies and updating procedures to maintain diagnostic reliability.
- Trained and mentored histology personnel on procedures, quality standards, and established laboratory practices.
- Routine tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and slide preparation across laboratory workflows.
- Managed laboratory inventory, ensuring adequate supply levels and timely procurement to support laboratory operations.
- Assisted with accreditation preparation, reviewing documentation and reinforcing laboratory compliance standards.
Histotechnician Lead
Santa Clarita Histology
Santa Clarita, CA
04.2007 - 03.2022
- Produced high-quality tissue sections through embedding, microtomy, staining, and specimen identification processes.
- Conducted IHC and ISH testing while validating control tissues for stringent laboratory quality assurance requirements.
- Validated control tissues for special stains and immunohistochemistry procedures to support diagnostic testing integrity.
- Performed routine and nonroutine slide preparation to support accurate histologic examination and diagnosis processes.
- Prepared antibodies, reagents, and specialized stain solutions for complicated histology testing laboratory procedures.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, trained incoming staff, and assisted with accreditation inspection preparation efforts.
Cytology Processor
Pathology Cytology Diagnostics Laboratory
Santa Clarita, CA
07.2007 - 01.2012
Lab Assistant
Clinical Pathology Laboratory
Palmdale, CA
09.2005 - 04.2006
Skills
- Histology Operations & Tissue Processing
- Special Staining & Antibody Preparation
- Embedding Procedures & Microtomy Techniques
- Slide preparation
- Control Validation & Diagnostic Testing
- Quality Assurance & Corrective Actions
- Documentation Review & Regulatory Compliance
- Tissue-Tek (Processor, Automated Stainer)
- Ventana, Leica Bond, Bond Max, Thin Prep, BD Prep Stain
- Staff Training & Workflow Coordination
- Technical Leadership & Laboratory Operations
- Pathologist Collaboration & Priority Coordination
- Inventory Management & Supply Coordination
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Accomplishments
- Technical Histology Mastery: Developed extensive expertise across tissue processing, microtomy, special stains, immunohistochemistry, and diagnostic slide preparation throughout a histology career spanning 20 years.
- Laboratory Leadership: Guided and trained Histotechnicians and Laboratory Assistants, strengthening procedural consistency, technical competency, and workflow effectiveness across laboratory operations.
- Accreditation Contributions: Played a key role in accreditation preparation activities by supporting documentation reviews, procedural readiness, and laboratory compliance initiatives.
Certification
- HT – Pending
- Medical Billing & Coding Certification – Bryman College, Los Angeles, CA
- Diagnostic System – Tri Path, BD Diagnostics
- Board of Certification HT Readiness Course
- Tissue Fixation Symposium
- H&E Stains Troubleshooting Course
- Strategies for Success with Immunochemistry
Timeline
Histotechnologist
Los Robles Hospital Medical Center
02.2025 - 01.2026
Histology Supervisor
Antelope Valley Histology
11.2022 - 11.2024
Cytology Processor
Pathology Cytology Diagnostics Laboratory
07.2007 - 01.2012
Histotechnician Lead
Santa Clarita Histology
04.2007 - 03.2022
Lab Assistant
Clinical Pathology Laboratory
09.2005 - 04.2006