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HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Skills
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Experience
Histology Technician
Borough Of Perkasie , PALabcorp/Oct 2010 to Current
Borough Of Perkasie , PALabcorp/Oct 2010 to Current
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to minimize problems.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new business opportunities.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Maintained neat, organized and confidential written records.
- Utilized pathlogics to compile data gathered from various sources.
- Answered numerous calls per day to answer customer questions.
- Tracked and maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.
- Received, logged and assessed quality of specimens received.
- Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Cut prepared blocks of tissue utilizing complex machinery.
- Cleaned and operated tissue processors according to schedules.
- Calibrated embedding center and washed metal base molds.
- Disposed of specimens after completed testing procedures.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing, cutting, embedding, staining, and mounting.
- Assessed the adequacy of chemicals and stains.
- Assisted the pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens.
- Recorded the number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling.
- Recognized and addressed staining problems.
- Identified opportunities for process and efficiency improvements.
- Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.
Histology Technician
Burlington , NCLabcorp/Jan 2009 to Oct 2009
Burlington , NCLabcorp/Jan 2009 to Oct 2009
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing, cutting, embedding, staining, and mounting.
- Recorded the number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling.
- Recognized and addressed staining problems.
- Assessed the adequacy of chemicals and stains.
- Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.
- Cleaned and operated tissue processors according to schedules.
- Disposed of specimens after completed testing procedures.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Cut prepared blocks of tissue utilizing complex machinery.
- Received, logged and assessed quality of specimens received.
- Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Maintained neat, organized and confidential written records.
- Utilized lab software to compile data gathered from various sources.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Histology Technician
Durham , NCLabcorp/Jan 2005 to Jan 2006
Durham , NCLabcorp/Jan 2005 to Jan 2006
- Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing, cutting, embedding, staining, and mounting.
- Recorded the number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling.
- Identified opportunities for process and efficiency improvements.
- Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.
- Cleaned and operated tissue processors according to schedules.
- Calibrated embedding center and washed metal base molds.
- Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.
- Cut prepared blocks of tissue utilizing complex machinery.
- Received, logged and assessed quality of specimens received.
- Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Lab Technician/Histology Technician/Histology Supervisor
City , STATEGreater Community Hospital/Jan 2000 to Sep 2004
City , STATEGreater Community Hospital/Jan 2000 to Sep 2004
- Disposed of bodily fluids and hazardous products according to strict protocols.
- Monitored and tracked samples using hospital computer software while notifying supervisors and clients of any missing samples or database errors.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot pH probes, EC meters, balances, automatic pipettes and diluters.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and notified purchasing when items became low.
- Developed exemplary rapport with patients by demonstrating compassion and understanding as well as a professional demeaner.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Limited discrepancies by accurately handling, storing, transporting and submitting all urinalysis samples.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Conferred with pathology to help narrow down diagnoses based on located abnormalities.
- Followed strict aseptic techniques to protect patients when collecting blood and tissue samples.
- Conducted quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting of hematology analyzer.
- Supported work of pathologists by cutting, staining and mounting tissues samples for analysis.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.
- Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.
Education and Training
Some College (No Degree): Elementary Education And PsychologyBuena Vista UniversityCity
- Completed coursework in elementary math and english
- Minor in psychology
Associate of Arts: Art And ScienceSouthwestern Community CollegeMay 2008City, State
- Dean's List Honoree all semesters
- Art club president
- Completed coursework in art, chemistry and anatomy and physiology
- Honor Roll all semesters
Some College (No Degree): BiologyDMACCCity
- Completed continuing education in biology for my current job
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School Attended
- Buena Vista University
- Southwestern Community College
- DMACC
Job Titles Held:
- Histology Technician
- Lab Technician/Histology Technician/Histology Supervisor
Degrees
- Some College (No Degree) : Elementary Education And Psychology
Associate of Arts : Art And Science
Some College (No Degree) : Biology
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