Histology Technician with 15 years of bench work experience. Efficiently and safely prepares histologic slides leveraging knowledge of best practices for accuracy and infection control. Mastery in evaluating quality of thickness, impregnation, fixation and dehydration of tissues.
Skills
Tissue Processing
Laboratory Equipment Handling
Specimen Preparation
Chemical and Stain Assessment
Histochemical Testing
Specimen Processing
Disposal Procedures
Preparing Solutions
Histologic Slides Preparation
Tissue Biopsies
Universal Precautions
Histology
Work History
11/2011 to Current
HistotechnicianSchweiger Dermatology – Utica, NY,
Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.
Dictated and grossed tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians' offices and medical facilities.
Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
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.
01/2001 to 01/2003
Medical CoderChange Healthcare – Stinson Beach, CA,
Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
Accurately selected proper descriptive code when more than one anatomical location was indicated.
Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
01/2000 to 01/2001
Medical CoderChange Healthcare – Suplee, PA,
Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.
Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
Accurately selected proper descriptive code when more than one anatomical location was indicated.
06/1994 to 01/2000
HistologistCounty Of Ventura – Ventura, CA,
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.
Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
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.
Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
Compiled and maintained preventive maintenance and instrument performance check records according to schedule and regulations.
Education
Expected in 06/1993 to to
Associate of Science: Hisotoloy Florida Community College of Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL, GPA:
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