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IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY TEAM LEAD/ HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
Dynamic & Organized Histology (Immunohistochemistry) Technician seeks new challenges and opportunities for professional growth and advancement as a Lab Supervisor. Over 10+ years of experience. Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Skills
  • CAP, CLIA & OSHA compliance
  • Lab equipment maintenance
  • Lab testing and reporting
  • Validations & Protocols 
  • Policies & Procedures
  • Specialty testing
    • Cytology / FNA
  • Cost / Performance analysis
  • Purchasing & Ordering
  • Client / Vendor relationships
  • Sharp critical thinker
  • Superior Multi-Tasker
  • Excellent judgment
  • Troubleshooting
Work History
Immunohistochemistry Team Lead/ Histology Technician, 07/2008 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
  • Identified abnormal test results and referred them to the Lab Director for further review, consultation and send-out as assigned. 
  • Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.
  • Troubleshooting all laboratory stains: Routine, specials and immunohistochemical.
  • Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results and performance.
  • Performed both routine and emergency maintenance on laboratory instruments, to include power outages.
  • Maintained current knowledge of developments in technical instrumentation, testing and changes in validations.
  • Maintained supplies, expiration dates and costs.
  • Researching new developments in testing procedures.
  • Performed diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures in accordance to CAP regulations.
  • Prepared specimens and performed Cytological and H&E staining.
  • Quickly responded to and resolved all customer service issues in a timely manner.
  • Prepared powerful chemical solutions and reagents for use in the analysis of samples.
  • Created worksheets and logged samples correctly into the computerized tracking system.
  • Ordered supplies, obtained pricing and quotes, prepared purchase requests and maintained an organized expense log.
  • Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
  • Processed clinical specimens, including from lymph nodes, spleen, and peripheral blood, for laboratory testing and archiving.
  • Developed, maintained and improved validations, protocols and procedures for routine histology and immunohistochemistry functions.
  • Ensured turn-around-times (TAT) are met and exceeded.
Histology Technician, 07/2004 to 12/2008
Company Name – City, State


Education
High School Diploma: 1997
Samuel Clemens H.S. - City, State

Histology Certification: 2004
St. Phillips College - City, State

Associate of Science: 2016
Wayland Baptist University - City, State

Currently pursuing Bachelors of Science (HTL) 2017

Certifications

Board of Certification - Histotechnician (2012-current) No.22884

CPR,AED, and Basic First Aid - (2016-current) No. 1893168

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School Attended

  • Samuel Clemens H.S.
  • St. Phillips College
  • Wayland Baptist University

Job Titles Held:

  • Immunohistochemistry Team Lead/ Histology Technician
  • Histology Technician

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 1997
    Histology Certification : 2004
    Associate of Science : 2016

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