Toya Henderson-Peyton
Dayton,OH
Summary
Energetic Histology Technician with 13 years of experience. Efficiently and safely prepares histologic slides leveraging knowledge of best practices for accuracy and infection control.
Organized and dependable individual successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Histology Technician
Ohio State University
2022.10 - 2024.04
- Cut, mounted and stained body tissue from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns using microtomes.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Complied with all safety protocols and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe working environment in the lab.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies, learning new software platforms that improved workflow within the department.
- Maintained a high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable test results for patients.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by streamlining histology procedures and workflow.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
Travel Histology Technician
Kaiser Permanante
2023.04 - 2023.10
- Embed and/or cut FFPE tissue
- Unloading processors
- Sort and file slides and/ or blocks
- Properly dispose of waste
- QC/QA record keeping
- Responsible for keeping work area clean and organized daily
- Mentor new staff
- Experience with Copath System
- Comply with all company, department and regulatory policies and procedures
- Other duties as necessary.
- Maintained a high level of quality control, ensuring accurate and reliable test results for patients.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by streamlining histology procedures and workflow.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing proper specimen handling and processing techniques.
Senior Histology Technician
The Ohio State University
2020.10 - 2023.03
- Process, embed, cut, stain and coverslip FFPE (formalin-fixed paraffin embedded) tissue independently
- Prepare and change reagents on stainers
- Loading and unloading processors
- Experience with PathTracker
- Perform required maintenance on instrumentation
- Sort and file blocks and slides
- Properly dispose of waste
- QC/QA record keeping
- Responsible for keeping work area clean and organized daily
- Comply with all company, department and regulatory policies and procedures
- Other duties as needed/assigned.
Histology Technician
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories
2011.02 - 2020.10
- Assist in the gross room
- Accession incoming specimens
- Customer Service: Handle client related questions and concerns in a courteous and efficient manner
- Competently uses AP computer system
- Process, embed, cut and stain FFPE (formalin-fixed paraffin embedded) tissue
- Special staining on tissue
- Coverslip, assign and deliver slides to Pathologists
- Perform required maintenance on instrumentation
- Sort and file blocks and slides
- Properly dispose of waste
- QC/QA record keeping
- Stock supplies
- Comply with all company, department and regulatory policies and procedures
- Other duties as needed/assigned.
Education
Bachelor's in Biology -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2001
Skills
- Proficient in embedding, cutting and staining
- Established with working on VIPs 3 &5 and Peloris II & III processors
- Experience with Leica SPECTRA CV & Sakura Tissue Tek Prisma stainers
- Organized and detailed oriented
- Detail record keeping
- Experience with Copath, IHIS Beaker and other computer programs
- Staff mentoring/training
- Multitasker
- Skill in following procedures and paying attention to detail
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Basic keyboarding skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Frozen Sectioning
- Microscopic Examination
- Quality Control Procedures
- Hazardous waste management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Universal Precautions
- Decalcification Methods
Certification
ASCP, 05/2014, 05/2027, every 3 years
Timeline
Travel Histology Technician
Kaiser Permanante
2023.04 - 2023.10
Travel Histology Technician
Ohio State University
2022.10 - 2024.04
Senior Histology Technician
The Ohio State University
2020.10 - 2023.03
Histology Technician
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories
2011.02 - 2020.10
Bachelor's in Biology -
The Ohio State University
ASCP, 05/2014, 05/2027, every 3 years
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