HISTOTECHNOLOGIST II Resume Example

Worked as one of 6 histology lab technicians and with supervisory staff to complete assignments in the main Dermatology lab at one of the nation's premier research and training university:

• Followed established department and industry protocols to prepare, cut and stain tissue specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists in a timely manner · Used guidelines to troubleshoot tissue identification and tissue slide preparations

•  Performs accurate gross description and dissection of numerous types of skin specimens such as MOHs, alopecia, shaves and much more, according to laboratory standards.
• Diagramed and documented pertinent gross and microscopic specimens
• Selects, prepares, and submits tissue for histological processing and additional analytic procedures
•  Changed the reagents on the automated tissue processor, automated strainer.

• Earned ASCP Certification from the National Society of Histologic Technicians Performs accessioning of histology specimens.
• Operated histology strainers.
• Cover slipped histology slides.
• Labeled and correlated histology slides for distribution to pathologist.
• At times tracked and disposed patient tissue samples.
• Performed quality control (QC) on finished slide preparation and maintained required documentation of all procedures and laboratory equipment.
• Prepared slides of body tissue for microscopic examination by freezing and cutting tissues, mounting them on slides and staining them with special dyes to make them visible under a microscope for medical diagnosis.
• Performs routine cytology slide preparation procedures according to established protocols Performs accurate oral gross description and dissection of various types of small biopsies Inspects and assures accuracy of requisitions, accessions and specimen bottle Changed the reagents on the automated tissue processor, automated strainer Cleared lymph nodes in various tissue.