TONYA WOOD
Madison,OH
Summary
Dedicated Histology Technician with 14 years of experience in preparing and analyzing tissue samples for diagnostic purposes. Proficient in a wide range of histological techniques, including embedding, sectioning, staining, and immunohistochemistry. Adept at maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and collaborating effectively with pathologists and laboratory staff. Committed to delivering accurate and timely results to support patient diagnoses.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histology Technician
University Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Proficient in routine and advanced histology techniques, including immunohistochemistry and special staining methods.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination, ensuring optimal slide quality for accurate diagnoses.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment within the histotechnology department.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies, learning new software platforms that improved workflow within the department.
- Managed workload effectively under tight deadlines, prioritizing cases based on clinical urgency.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
Histology Technician
Aureus Medical
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained a high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable test results for patients.
- Complied with all safety protocols and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe working environment in the lab.
- Managed workload effectively under tight deadlines, prioritizing cases based on clinical urgency.
Histotechnologist
MetroHealth
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Carried out specific tests and preparation requirements based on orders, including but not limited to routine, immunohistochemistry, and special stains.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination, ensuring optimal slide quality for accurate diagnoses.
- Troubleshot technical issues in the laboratory, collaborating with colleagues to find effective solutions and maintain high-quality results.
- Participated actively in departmental meetings, contributing valuable insights gained from hands-on experience with specimens and equipment.
- Assisted in research projects, providing expert technical support in histological techniques and data analysis.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
Lead Histology Technician
Lake Health
01.2012 - 12.2020
- Oversee the overall operations of the histology department to include day to day activities, scheduling, workflow analysis, staffing issues.
- Assisted in maintaining lab inventory ain all three locations of department and safety compliance, contributing to successful CAP inspections.
- Carried out specific tests and preparation requirements based on orders, including but not limited to routine, immunohistochemistry, frozen sections and tissue adequacy.
- Assisted pathologists and radiologists during radiology procedures to check specimen for adequacy.
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians' offices and medical facilities.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents and placed orders for replacements. For the main pathology department and two satellite locations.
- Kept laboratory equipment in good working order and regular maintenance. Assisting in troubleshooting equipment issues.
- Responsible for validation of new machines as well as validation and optimization of new antibodies
- Collaborates with other departments within and outside laboratory.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment within the histotechnology department.
Education
Associates Degree - Histotechnology
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, OHSkills
- Histology Techniques
- Sample processing
- Grossing specimens
- Frozen Tissue Preparation
- Application of Special Stains
- Immunohistochemistry Techniques
- Effective Time Management
- Laboratory Safety Compliance
- Teaching and training
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Trustworthy Performance
Certification
- Certified Histotechnician (HT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Timeline
Histology Technician
University Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Histology Technician
Aureus Medical
12.2021 - 05.2022
Histotechnologist
MetroHealth
06.2021 - 12.2021
Lead Histology Technician
Lake Health
01.2012 - 12.2020
Associates Degree - Histotechnology
Lakeland Community College
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