Virginia Mastro
Westbury,NY
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pathology Assistant
Northwell Health System
New Hyde Park, New York
12.2008 - Current
- Performs dissection of surgical pathology specimens,ensures proper specimen accessioning,pertinent clinical data,while describing the gross anatomical features and ensuring proper submission for histological processing
- Performs special procedures including frozen sections,immediate assessments
- Selects specimens for special studies to include flow cytometry, immunopathology
- Serves as liaison between laboratory staff physicians,lab section and department heads
- Proficient in voice dictation systems
- Performs related duties as required
Laboratory Manager
Bostwick Laboratories
Uniondale, NY
2007 - 2008
- Trained new personnel on laboratory procedures and techniques.
- Ensured that all regulatory standards were met during laboratory operations.
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the lab, including staffing and scheduling of personnel.
Director of Quality Assurance
Acupath Laboratories
Plainview, New York
2000 - 2007
- Maintained accurate records of inspection results and other pertinent data related to product and service quality.
- Analyzed quality control test results and provided feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
- Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
- Developed systems for tracking progress towards achieving quality targets.
- Reviewed existing processes for identifying opportunities for improvement in efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop strategies that improve overall product or service quality.
Vice President of Laboratory Operations
Kyto Meridien Laboratories
Woodbury, NY
1990 - 2000
Grossing Supervisor, Manager
Lattingtown Cytology Laboratories
Syosset, NY
1977 - 1990
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting individual goals.
- Grossed patient specimens, assisted Medical Director
Education
Bachelor of Science -
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NYAssociate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NYSkills
- Pathologists' Assistant (PA)
Certification
- NYSDOH Pathology Assistant License # 00161-1 Certificate # 0110783
- NYSDOH Clinical Laboratory Technologist License # 00983-1 Certificate # 9128749
Timeline
Pathology Assistant
Northwell Health System
12.2008 - Current
Laboratory Manager
Bostwick Laboratories
2007 - 2008
Director of Quality Assurance
Acupath Laboratories
2000 - 2007
Vice President of Laboratory Operations
Kyto Meridien Laboratories
1990 - 2000
Grossing Supervisor, Manager
Lattingtown Cytology Laboratories
1977 - 1990
Bachelor of Science -
SUNY Old Westbury
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Nassau Community College
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