Valerie Staley

• Managed workload effectively under tight deadlines, prioritizing cases based on clinical urgency.
• Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
• Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
• Main duties included embedding, Microtomy and Special Stains.

• Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
• Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
• Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
• Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
• Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
• Carried out specific tests and preparation requirements based on orders.
• Kept laboratory equipment in good working order with regular maintenance.

• Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
• Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
• Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
• Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
• Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
• Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
• Kept laboratory equipment in good working order with regular maintenance.
• Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
• Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
• Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.

Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

• Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
• Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
• Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
• Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
• Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
• Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

Reason for leaving: Histology department was closing December 31, 2020.

Proficient in all histology techniques including: Processing, Embedding, Microtomy, H&E and Special stains, Coverslipping, and Surgical dissection.

• Dictated and grossed tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians' offices and medical facilities. (Examples are: GI's, skin's, cervical biopsies, gallbladder, appendix, cervical cones and prostrate).
• Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards.
• Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
• Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
• Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
• Entered data accurately on computer, including demographics, grossing descriptions and clinical diagnosis.
• Completely revised all manuals for 2020 CAP inspection. Of which we had with zero deficiencies.
• Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.

• Surgical dissection, Process tissue using VIP and Peloris tissue processors
• Embed tissues with proper orientation and using proper mold size
• Section tissue at appropriate microns for tissue type using manual microtome
• Perform H&E stains using automated stainer
• Perform special stains by hand and using Dako special stainer
• Coverslipping by hand and using automatic coverslipper
• Maintain equipment and logs
• Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards
• Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
• Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards

• Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with laboratory standards
• Processing, Embedding, Microtomy, H&E staining, Special stains, IHC, Cover slipping, matched slides to gross report, Matched cases with gross reports. Delivered slides to Pathologists
• Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing
• 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.
• Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.

• Performed all aspects of Histology on animal tissue including: Necropsy of Rats and Mice, Grossing, Processing, Embedding, Microtomy, and Staining of tissue
• H&E staining and special stains
• Made all stains and reagents by hand
• Maintain all records in accordance with EPA and OSHA standards

• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment
• Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol
• Administered fluids, injections and oral medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled bases and documented any changes in condition
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture
• Assisted Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialists in Ultrasound, Bone Marrow biopsies, Endoscope, Colonoscopy, and Chemotherapy, and other related procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals
• Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
• Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices