Tommie Somerville
Brighton,TN
Summary
Goal-oriented Histology Technician familiar with all the tools and resources used for conducting appropriate testing in the laboratory. Offering six years of solid experience in the field of pathological sciences. A sound understanding of principles in infection control for sterilizing equipment. Areas of expertise include embedding and cytology/histology processing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician
Popular Health Care/Path IA
Memphis , TN
01.2019 - Current
- Prepared tissue samples for histological slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
- Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment such as microtones and automated staining machines.
- Educated staff members on safe handling practices when working with hazardous materials or chemicals used in the lab setting.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge regarding new developments in the field of Histology through continuing education courses.
- Assisted with training new employees in laboratory safety protocols, specimen collection methods, and operating procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards set forth by agencies such as CLIA or OSHA when performing tests or performing job duties.
- Participated in quality assurance activities aimed at ensuring accuracy within the laboratory environment.
- Operated complex automated equipment to complete histology projects in a timely manner.
- Maintained an organized work environment including inventory management and accurate record keeping.
- Processed incoming specimens according to established protocols while maintaining chain of custody requirements.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Received, logged and assessed quality of specimens received.
- Cut prepared blocks of tissue utilizing complex machinery.
- Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Recognized and addressed staining problems.
- Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing, cutting, embedding, staining and mounting.
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
- Recorded number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling.
- Embedded tissue specimen and other material into paraffin wax blocks, infiltrating with wax.
- Archived histologic slides and blocks.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Strayer University
Washington, DC12-2026
Skills
- H&E Stains Application
- Embedding Tissues
- Teaching and training
- Reagent Preparation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Specimen handling
- Tissue Embedding
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication
- Histotechnician (HT)
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cytopreparation Techniques
- Microtomy Techniques
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Histology Technician
Popular Health Care/Path IA
01.2019 - Current
BBA - Accounting
Strayer University
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