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Theresa Massey

Arcadia,IN

Summary

Versatile Histology Technician proudly offering excellent slide preparation and specimen processing talents. Prepares and maintains all job-related equipment. Productive and hardworking professional with many years of experience in field.

Work History

Histology Technician

Club Staffing
Boca Raton, FL
08.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed specimens to ensure proper identification prior to analysis and documentation of results.
  • Processed incoming specimens according to established protocols while maintaining chain of custody requirements.
  • Prepared tissue samples for histological slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
  • Operated complex automated equipment to complete histology projects in a timely manner.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge regarding new developments in the field of Histology through continuing education courses.
  • Resolved issues related to specimen collection methods, instrumentation malfunctions, or other technical problems that may arise during testing processes.

Histology Technician

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Albany, GA
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Participated in quality assurance activities aimed at ensuring accuracy within the laboratory environment.
  • Calibrated embedding center and washed metal base molds.
  • Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
  • Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.
  • Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
  • Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing, cutting, embedding, staining and mounting.
  • Utilized microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, tissue processors and embedding centers to prepare samples.
  • Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination.

Histology Technician

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Prepared tissue samples for histological slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
  • Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment such as microscopes and automated staining machines.
  • Reviewed specimens to ensure proper identification prior to analysis and documentation of results.
  • Utilized advanced techniques such as immunohistochemistry or special stains for diagnostic purposes.

Histology Technician

Milton Hershey Hospital at Penn State
Hershey, PA
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment such as microscopes and automated staining machines.
  • Reviewed specimens to ensure proper identification prior to analysis and documentation of results.
  • Performed quality control checks on all reagents used in the laboratory setting and documented results.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge regarding new developments in the field of Histology through continuing education courses.
  • Participated in quality assurance activities aimed at ensuring accuracy within the laboratory environment.
  • Maintained neat, organized and confidential written records.
  • Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
  • Tracked and maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.
  • Cut prepared blocks of tissue utilizing complex machinery.
  • Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.

Overview

20
20
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Education

Associate of Science - Allied Health

Springfield College
Springfield, MO
07-1997

Skills

  • Immunohistochemical testing
  • Slide preparation
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Diagnostic test interpretation
  • Specimen mounting and storage
  • Frozen section preparation
  • Microtomy
  • Specimen staining
  • Tissue Embedding

Certification

ASCP Certified since 2004

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Important To Me

Healthcare benefits401k match

Timeline

Histology Technician

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024

Histology Technician

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
03.2024 - 06.2024

Histology Technician

Milton Hershey Hospital at Penn State
09.2023 - 01.2024

Histology Technician

Club Staffing
08.2023 - Current

ASCP Certified since 2004

Associate of Science - Allied Health

Springfield College

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