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HISTOTECHNOLOGIST
Professional Summary
Efficient, productive, and conscientious Histotechnologist/Medical Technologist well-rounded in test execution and analysis, including 20 years of experience in the medical laboratory. Enjoys aiding physicians in accurate disease diagnoses.
Licenses
ASCP Member ID: 03611797
MT Cert. #201678
HTL Cert. #3848
Skill Highlights
  • Accomplished in hematology
  • Serology knowledge
  • Advanced word processing
  • Sample checking
  • Complex problem solving
  • Test results interpretation
  • Excellent detail-oriented lab practices
  • Rapid tests (Strep A, Influenza, and RSV)
  • Quality control procedures
  • Lab equipment calibration
  • Test result validity verification
  • Knowledge of microbiology
  • Procurement of BMAs and FNAs
  • Proficient in tissue fixation
  • Qualified to gross small biopsy specimens
  • Proficient in tissue processing
  • Accomplished in tissue embedding and microtomy to include frozen sections
  • Knowledge of H&E stain and troubleshooting
  • Limited special stain performance
  • Capable of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of cytology procedures and staining
  • Qualified CAP inspector
Professional Experience
02/2013 to Current
Histotechnologist Avera Sacred Heart Hospital － Yankton, SD
Began as entry level HT without certification and completed two semester on-line course to obtain certification as an HTL. Upon certification, proceeded to completely overhaul and update all aspects of the department to improve quality and function of histology activities. Currently function as lead tech to include general histology, equipment maintenance/troubleshooting, train/supervise current employees, manage workload, order supplies, maintain procedure manual, oversee quality control, and properly package blocks/slides for requested special testing.
08/1997 to 02/2013
Medical Technologist Yankton Medical Clinic － Yankton, SD
Performed highly complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes.
Performed various administrative duties, including data entry and document preparation. Maintain procedure manuals. Assist in the collection of bone marrow biopsies/aspiration and fine needle aspirations.
02/2000 to 08/2000
Medical Technologist temp Lewis & Clark Health Education/Staffing － Yankton, SD Worked as Medical Technologist temp at Wagner, SD IHS
08/1996 to 07/1997
Medical Technologist Sacred Heart Medical Clinic/Hospital － Yankton, SD Worked as Medical Technologist generalist, performed phlebotomy duties, acted as a histology assistant, and also performed medical transcription for surgical and orthopedic clinics.
Education and Training
1996
Medical Technology St. Luke's School of Medical Technology － Sioux City, IA, United States One year clinical rotation
1996
Bachelor of Science: Medical Technology University of South Dakota － Vermillion, SD, United States
Coursework in Medical Laboratory Technology
Coursework in Biology, Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology
2015
Histotechnology Univeristy of North Dakota － Grand Forks, ND, United Sates Completed two semester course on-line
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
  • Yankton Medical Clinic
  • Lewis & Clark Health Education/Staffing
  • Sacred Heart Medical Clinic/Hospital

School Attended

  • St. Luke's School of Medical Technology
  • University of South Dakota
  • Univeristy of North Dakota

Job Titles Held:

  • Histotechnologist
  • Medical Technologist
  • Medical Technologist temp

Degrees

  • Medical Technology
    Bachelor of Science : Medical Technology
    Histotechnology

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