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Yaquelin Martinez

Chicago,IL

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. An incoming goal-oriented Histology student familiar with all the tools and resources used for conducting appropriate testing in the laboratory. Offering a year of solid experience in the field of histotechnology. A sound understanding of principles in infection control for sterilizing equipment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Histotechnology

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago
08.2023 - Current
  • Prepared reagents, solutions, dyes and stains according to established protocols.
  • Processed human tissue samples utilizing manual and automated methods including embedding, microtomy, staining, coverslipping and labeling of slides for storage or shipment according to SOP.
  • Recorded number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling.
  • Performed manual and automated H&E, IHC and special stains, via Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus Automated Slide Stainer, Leica Bond III, Ventana Benchmark Ultra, Dako Artisan Link Pro, and Ventana Benchmark Special Stain System in addition to coverslipping manually and automatically.
  • Ensures that the workplace is safe, orderly, and compliant with all regulations in order to facilitate effective productivity. Complies with SOP by cleaning and disinfecting laboratory areas.
  • Rotated in the following areas during clinical rotations: Histology, Immunohistochemistry, Special Stains, Immunofluorescence, Dermatopathology, Cytology, Bone Marrow, Gross Room, Electron Microscopy and Research.

Administrator

Martinez B. Landscaping
Chicago
09.2019 - Current
  • Answered incoming calls and responded to customer inquiries.
  • Provided general administrative support to staff members.
  • Developed spreadsheets to track project progress, budgets and other related data.
  • Monitored emails, sorted mail and distributed correspondence accordingly.
  • Collaborated with clients throughout the design process to ensure satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate records of work performed including time spent on each task.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Histotechnology

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
05-2024

Northwestern Medicine
Chicago IL
08.2024

HTL Certification (ASCP)

American Society For Clinical Pathology
11.2024

Associate of Science -

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL
05.2022

Skills

  • Teamwork orientation
  • Application of various automated and manual staining systems
  • Antibody optimization experience
  • Microtomy
  • Embedding of various tissue samples
  • Specimen Processing
  • Multitasking
  • Task Prioritization
  • Decision-Making
  • Process Improvement
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Histotechnology

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Administrator

Martinez B. Landscaping
09.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Histotechnology

Roosevelt University

Northwestern Medicine

HTL Certification (ASCP)

American Society For Clinical Pathology

Associate of Science -

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

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