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TRAVELING HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN, MARSHFIELD CLINIC
Professional Summary

Energetic Histology Technician with 27 years of Histology experience. Providing comprehensive histology support for up to 20 pathologists, specialties include assisting with FNA and bone marrow procedures.

Efficiently and safely prepares histological slides leveraging knowledge of best practices for accuracy and infection control. Mastery in evaluating quality of thickness, impregnation, fixation and dehydration of tissues. Meticulous and methodical with strong laboratory background and expertise in preparing histological samples. Bringing over 27 years of experience in working with pathologists and various lab professionals in analyzing and examining body tissues. Excellent documentation, communication and presentation skills. Hands-on committed to efficiently processing and preparing patient tissue specimens and managing daily activities in the histology department. Skilled in quality control and documentation with strong focus on preventing medical errors and sample contamination. Proficient in preparing slides, documenting results and producing timely reports. Work effectively with clinical staff to provide information and resolve problem, results-oriented adept in the field of pathological sciences.

Skills
  • Technical applications implementation
  • Specimen handling
  • Specimen preparation
  • Tissue Processing
  • Tissue Embedding
  • Microtome Operation
  • Cryostat Operation
  • Prepare Compounds and reagents
  • Immunohistochemicy
  • Problem resolution
  • Dissection
  • Documentation Management
  • Process improvement
Work History
Traveling Histology Technician, Marshfield Clinic | 05/2018 to 04/2020
Aureus Medical Group - Marshfield, WI
  • Demonstrate understanding of all types of tissue structures enabling ability to process, embed, cut and stain all types of tissue specimens received in Histology department
  • Assists pathologist with grossing, cutting and staining of Frozen Sections
  • Follow established and new standards, policies,and procedures instituted by pathologist with pathologist approved modifications or deviations
  • Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log
  • Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions
  • Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists
  • Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions
  • Kept all ares within lab fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use
  • Entered data accurately on computer, including demographics, grossing descriptions and clinical diagnosis
  • Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities
  • Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions
Histology Technician | 03/2012 to 02/2018
Avera McKennan Hospital - Sioux Falls, SD
  • Demonstrate understanding of all types of tissue structures enabling the ability to process, embed, cut and stain all types of tissue specimens received in Histology department
  • Assists pathologist with grossing, cutting and staining of Frozen Sections
  • Follow established and new standards, policies,and procedures instituted by the pathologist with pathologist approved modifications or deviations
  • Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log
  • Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards
  • Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions
  • Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists
  • Assisted with FNA and bone marrow procedures
  • Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions
  • Kept all ares within the lab fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents used and placed orders for replacements
  • Entered data accurately on computer, including demographics, grossing descriptions and clinical diagnosis
  • Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities
  • Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions
  • Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email
Histology Technician | 08/2009 to 12/2011
Abbott Northwestern - Minneapolis, MN
  • Demonstrate understanding of all types of tissue structures enabling ability to process, embed, cut and stain all types of tissue specimens received in Histology department
  • Assists pathologist with grossing, cutting and staining of Frozen Sections
  • Follow established and new standards, policies,and procedures instituted by pathologist with pathologist approved modifications or deviations
  • Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log
  • Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards
  • Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions
  • Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists
  • Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions
  • Kept all ares within lab fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents used and placed orders for replacements
  • Entered data accurately on computer, including demographics, grossing descriptions and clinical diagnosis
  • Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities
  • Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions
  • Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email
Histology Technician | 02/1999 to 07/2009
Luther Hospital - Eau Claire, WI
  • Demonstrate understanding of all types of tissue structures enabling ability to process, embed, cut and stain all types of tissue specimens received in Histology department
  • Assists pathologist with grossing, cutting and staining of Frozen Sections
  • Follow established and new standards, policies,and procedures instituted by pathologist with pathologist approved modifications or deviations
  • Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log
  • Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards
  • Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions
  • Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists
  • Assisted with FNA and bone marrow procedures
  • Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions
  • Kept all ares within lab fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents used and placed orders for replacements
  • Entered data accurately on computer, including demographics, grossing descriptions and clinical diagnosis
  • Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities
  • Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions
  • Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email
Histology Technician | 07/1992 to 02/1999
Mayo Foundation - Rochester, MN
  • Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
  • 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.
  • Dictated and grossed tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians' offices and medical facilities.
  • Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.
  • Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
  • Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
  • Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
  • Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
  • Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
  • Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards.
  • Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
  • Entered data accurately on computer, including demographics, grossing descriptions and clinical diagnosis.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
  • Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Education
Chippewa Valley Technical College - Eau Claire, WI | Associate of ScienceHistotechnology, 1992

6 months Clinical Internship, Mayo Clinic

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Aureus Medical Group
  • Avera McKennan Hospital
  • Abbott Northwestern
  • Luther Hospital
  • Mayo Foundation

School Attended

  • Chippewa Valley Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Traveling Histology Technician, Marshfield Clinic
  • Histology Technician

Degrees

  • Chippewa Valley Technical College - Eau Claire , WI | Associate of Science

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