Seasoned Technical Supervisor adept at leading teams and developing improvements. Knowledgeable manager and complex problem-solver with excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
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KATRINA WILDER
Montgomery,IL
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
02.2018 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Maintained authoritative knowledge through continued education and ongoing training.
- Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
- Formulated plans for improving procedures, training and processes.
- Lead team of 19 technical and support personnel focused on histology.
- Entered and tracked results of analyses and generated reports for clinical personnel.
- Froze, cut and prepared rapid hematoxylin and eosin-stained sections for microscopic examination using established quality control standards.
- Checked stained slides against paraffin blocks and gross dictation to determine completeness of sections.
- Performed technical duties to produce histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
- Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
- Observed safety and compliance guidelines by following departmental standards and practices.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
Alverno Laboratories
Histology Technologist
05.2017 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Used microtome to section embedded tissue and mount on microscope slide.
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
Histology Technician
04.2013 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Logged over 100 samples on average per day, handling each expertly to prevent contamination.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
- Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Used glass slides to mount tissues for tests.
- Compiled and maintained preventive maintenance and instrument performance check records according to schedule and regulations.
- Maintained laboratory histologic manuals to standardize procedures.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
REGISTERED HISTOTECH, Dermatology Associates of WI
03.2011 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Perform grossing of routine biopsy and excisional tissue samples
- Demonstrate routine Microtomy work
- Assist pathologist assistant
- Process and embed routine biopsy and surgical tissue blocks
- Perform special stain routines
- Perform routine testing on clinical and hematology blood samples
- Perform Immunohistochemistry techniques using machines
- Obtain and log in specimens received
- Order general lab supplies Equipment Used:
- Vitros 250 Chemistry Analyzer
- Celldyn 3200 CBC Analyzer
- Peloris Tissue Processor
- BOND Max & BOND III IHC Stainers
- Leica 5020 Stainer and Leica 5030 Automated Coverslipper
- 2.5 Gallon Benchtop Compact Solvent Recycler
Education
Rush University
Master of Science from Clinical Lab Management
09.2022 - 04.2024
University Overview
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP)
Bachelor of Science from CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
University Overview
Skills
- Performance Analysis
- Schedule Management
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Lean Six Sigma
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Operational Efficiency
Certification
- Histotechnologist, ASCP - 2015
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - 2022
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Timeline
Rush University
Master of Science from Clinical Lab Management
09.2022 - 04.2024
TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2023
Histology Technologist
Alverno Laboratories
05.2017 - 02.2018
Histology Technician
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital
04.2013 - 05.2017
REGISTERED HISTOTECH, Dermatology Associates of WI
03.2011 - 01.2013
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP)
Bachelor of Science from CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE