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HISTOTECHNICIAN
Professional Summary

Detail-oriented and skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and laboratory operations in alignment with regulatory guidelines. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements In both retail and medical industries.

Skills
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Organization and planning
  • Documentation management
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Issues resolution
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Lab equipment maintenance
  • Quality control management
Work History
Mar 2016 - Sep 2017HistotechnicianTulane National Primate Research Center - Covington, LA
  • Performed various tasks required for receiving, processing, logging, batching, and preparing tissues derived from necrospy examination for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. This may include; cutting, mounting and staining procedures.
  • Embedded processed tissue specimens in embedding media and orients each specimen according to appropriate predetermined methodology.
  • Prepared microscopic slides of embedded tissue for examination by microtomy techniques and established procedures for routine staining as well as any special staining methods.
  • Maintained paraffin block and slide storage.
  • Required to perform frozen section microtomy methods and preparation of frozen tissues.
    Assisted in inventory of supplies.
    Assured compliance with state and federal guidelines, infection control and safety and other regulatory required standards
  • Assured compliance with state and federal guidelines, infection control, safety and other regulatory standards required.
  • Identified quality control fluctuations of histology laboratory equipment, notify supervisor, and adjusts equipment to conform to quality control guidelines, using predetermined procedures.
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Completed tasks in a timely manner and meet established turn around times.
  • Focused on customer needs (internal and external) by putting customer needs first.
  • Treated coworkers, customers, sales representatives, vendors and maintenance personnel in a friendly, helpful and professional manner.
  • Demonstrated a positive "can-do attitude, and teamwork.
  • Assisted coworkers to assure completion of all department responsibilities.
  • Provided and kept a safe, positive and efficient work area and environment.
May 2013 - Dec 2015Laboratory Assistant IIThe Delta Pathology Group, LLC - Covington, LA
  • Contributed to operational quality and efficiency via instrument calibration, application of quality controls and implementation of maintenance functions.
  • Monitored and replenished reagents and tools in the gross and frozen section rooms (on and off site) to ensure smooth workflow while eliminating delays.
  • Perform all duties assigned by the supervisor in the comparative pathology department.
  • Operated technical and instrumental equipment.
  • Practiced quality control procedures.
  • Assured compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA and infection control safety and regulatory standards.
  • Unloaded and put up supplies in designated areas, promptly recording receipt of items and sending packing slips to purchasing department.
  • Logged in gross specimens and prepared for transport to gross site.
  • Assisted in technical procedures; Bone marrow, frozen sections. fine needle aspirations ( in house and off site) to include all aspects of slide and specimen proper collection and preparation.
  • Cleaned gross and frozen section rooms (in house and off site)d.
  • Checked status of reagents in gross and frozen section rooms (in house and off site), changed and rotated the reagents as according to schedule.
  • Performed daily department preventative maintenance as indicated per equipment and task.
  • Prepared send out specimens to off site facilities for special testing.
  • Searched and retrieved archived and filed paraffin blocks and slides for off site.
  • Assisted in keeping histology laboratory and pathology office well organized.
  • Prepared non-gyn cytology preparation and staining.
  • Troubleshot equipment for minor quality control fluctuations and adjusted equipment to conform to quality control guidelines, using predetermined procedures.
  • Maintained all quality control records of histology laboratory equipment and reagents, using approved charts and/or forms.
  • Demonstrate proper telephone etiquette.
  • Provided all clerical support duties for the Pathology Department office. Duties included and not limited to: documentation control and maintenance (faxing, scanning, copying, distributing), data entry, filing and record maintenance and monitoring.
  • Promoted a culture of excellent customer service that includes physicians, patients, vendors, coworkers, hospitals, off site facilities for( special testing, continuing care and consultations).
  • Maintained and established friendly and professional relationships with internal and external customers, coworkers and clients.
  • Organized work to ensure completion of tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Committed to high quality, customer satisfaction and courtesy by displaying positive, helpful and "can do" attitude.
  • Ensured understanding through proper listening and clear delivery of messages.
  • Performed all duties and responsibilities with always having the patient's/ customer best interest at heart and strive to exceed customer's expectations.
  • Created forms and charts used to record quality control of equipment, reagents, andtest controls.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information.
  • Committed to providing excellent customer service experience for all customers, patients, coworkers and personnel (internal and external).














May 2007 - Oct 2012Histology Laboratory SupervisorLakeview Regional Medical Center - Covington, LA
  • Demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision, and independently performing all histological techniques on all specimens received in the Histology laboratory.
  • Performed various tasks required for receiving, processing and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist.
  • Prioritized daily work load according to the standards required and the urgency of a diagnosis to be establish in order to start proper treatment for the patient.
  • Coordinated performance, work flow, and tasks in the histology laboratory to with regard to routine procedures, special procedures and the surgical schedule.
  • Ensured quality and completion of all histology laboratory tasks, duties, procedures and responsibilities.
  • Maintained and monitored histology laboratory daily operations.
  • Coordinated all preventative maintenance of histology laboratory equipment according to schedule.
  • Assisted in inventory of histology laboratory supplies.
  • Ensured proper handling, storage and disposal of reagents.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with equipment such as immuno-histo-chemical stainer and Tissue processor, independently resolving the routine issues and organizing more advanced repairs.
  • Committed to providing a safe, positive and friendly work environment and experience for all personnel.
  • Provided histology support and services as requested in a timely and professional manner during histology laboratory business hours and non business hours.
  • Guided, trained and mentored new hires for the histology laboratory.
  • Ensured proper specimen collection, handling and documentation of all histology specimens.
  • Effectively managed multiple tasks and responsibilities by utilizing strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Continuously classified and filed records to keep the system efficient and all information organized.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information.
  • Communicated with efficiency coworkers, other department personnel and/or supervisors and pathologists to ensure follow-through on all problems and issues.
  • Provided Pathologist with assistance in the gross and frozen section rooms.
  • Performed other duties as assigned or requested by the Pathologist
Education
May 1989High School DiplomaCovington High School | Covington, LA
Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond, LA
Tulane University | New Orleans, LA
Jul 1995Solano County Regional Occupation Program | Fairfield, CA
  • Professional development completed in Medical Laboratory Technology
Accomplishments
  • Created and resolved quality control forms which led to passing federal hospital and laboratory inspections.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop reagent inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of two staff members in histology laboratory
  • Supervised team of eight staff members in retail store.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Tulane National Primate Research Center
  • The Delta Pathology Group, LLC
  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center

School Attended

  • Covington High School
  • Southeastern Louisiana University
  • Tulane University
  • Solano County Regional Occupation Program

Job Titles Held:

  • Histotechnician
  • Laboratory Assistant II
  • Histology Laboratory Supervisor

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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