Dennis Ray England

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Clearwater, FL 33759

Cell: 727-***-****

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OBJECTIVE:

I wish to work as a full time Histologist in a hospital laboratory setting. To

continue to learn and develop in my career.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

I have over 30 years experience working in a Clinical Laboratory and Medical

Examiner Office. Currently certified from ASCP as a Histologic Technician since

1994. Also, I have a Clinical Laboratory Technician license from the State of

Florida. Worked as a supervisor of technicians in two seperate Medical Examiner

Offices. Worked with several Forensic Pathologists and obtained a great deal of

information and working knowledge of laboratory operations and of a Medical

Examiners Office. Served honorable in the US Air Force for 8 years as an

Aeromedical Specialist.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

St. Joseph’s Hospital, Baycare Health Systems

3001 W. Dr. MLK Jr., Blvd.

Tampa, FL. 33607

Histologist

April, 2007 - present (currently part time)

Prepare tissues for processing (routine and stat), cutting (microtomy),

embedding, grossing tissue, staining (routine & specials), and maintaining safety

issues involved in chemical hygiene.

Quest Diagnostics

4225 E. Fowler Ave.

Tampa, FL 33617

Histotechnologist II

April, 2007 – June, 2013

Prepare tissues for processing (routine and stat), cutting (microtomy),

embedding, grossing tissue, staining (routine & specials), and maintaining safety

issues involved in chemical hygiene.

District Six Medical Examiners Office

10900 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33778

Deputy Director of Investigations

August, 2002 - April, 2007

Supervise Forensic Technicians and the daily operation of the Autopsy and Body

Removal sections of the office. Schedule, train, hire, and evaluate autopsy staff

members. Order supplies, maintain equipment, and assist with autopsies as

necessary. Manage the body removal service and disposition of human remains.

Palm Beach County Medical Examiner Office,

3126 Gun Club Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Morgue Supervisor

December 2000 - March, 2002

Oversee the daily operation of the Autopsy section of the Medical Examiner

Office. Supervise Technicians, maintain equipment, order supplies, and assist in

autopsies as needed.

Palm Beach County Medical Examiners Office,

3126 Gun Club Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Histotechnologist

1988 - March, 2002

Oversee operation of histology lab area including, preparing tissues for

processing (routine and stat), microtomy, embedding, grossing tissue,

staining(routine & specials), immuno-histology staining, order supplies, and

maintaining safety issues involved in chemical hygiene. Assist in autopsies as

needed.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Tech Sample, Board of Registry, ASCP, Chicago, IL

Continuing Education

Program utilizing current applications in Histology procedures allowing

technicians to earn CEU's through this correspondence course.

St. Louis School of Medicine

St. Louis, MO

Medicolegal Investigator Training Course Certificate, 1987

Complete instruction for Death Investigation working with Medical, Law

Enforcement, and other Judicial aspects.

Marygrove College, Detroit, MI

Operating Room Technician Certificate, 1982

Introduction to operating room procedures and becoming a certified Surgical

Technician.

USAF Medical School, Sheppard AFB, TX

Certificate, 1981

AeroMedical Specialist, A90250

Lanse Creuse Senior High School, Mt. Clemens, MI

Diploma, 1975

SUMMARY OF SKILLS:

Efficiently operate computer systems using Win XP, 7, Microsoft Word, Office 10,

as well as other various software programs. Have been a supervisor in Forensic

Services where I trained and overseen Forensic Technicians in Autopsy

procedures and other various functions to assist the Medical Examiner. Also, I

have the ability to use X-ray and fluroscopic instruments. Can use multiple

photographic equipment including digital cameras, i.e., Nikon D 700 &1000 and

various lenses.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

United States Air Force

Aeromedical Evacuation Specialist

Highest Grade; E-5

Meritorious Service Award

Outstanding Unit Award

Technical Training Award

Honorable Discharge

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION:

•Histologic Technician - Board of Registry, ASCP, 1994-present

•Clinical Laboratory Technician, State of Florida, 12/2006-present

PUBLICATIONS:

“Hepatic Glycogen Staining: Application In Injury Survival Time and Child Abuse."

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. Lippincott Williams &

Wilkens (Sept. 2001),. Authors; Jon Thogmartin, M.D., Dennis England,

HT(ASCP), Charles Seibert, M.D.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

•Associate Member - American Society of Pathologists, Chicago, IL, 1994

•Member - National Society of Histotechnology, 1995

REFERENCES:

Elizabeth Doren, HT (ASCP) QHIC

Quest Diagnostics

Histology Supervisor

4225 E Fowler Ave

Tampa, FL 33617

Phone: 813-***-****

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Cheryl Bodden, HT (ASCP)

USF Medical Clinic, MSSC

Dermpath Histology Supervisor

12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33612

813-***-****

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Dr. Jon Thogmartin, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner

District 6 Medical Examiner Office

10900 Ulmerton Rd., Largo, FL 33778

727-***-****

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