Rochele Renee Eddins

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Loveland, CO 80537

970-***-****

acfzdx@r.postjobfree.com

** ***** ** ** *********** histo-technician with additional experience as a

phlebotomist, teaching assistant/trainer, and CNA.

EXPERIENCE

Lake Loveland Dermatology

2012 - 2014

Mohs Technician

. Responsible for proper identification, orientation, mapping, thin

sectioning and staining of skin /tissue removed for frozen tissue

examination in a timely manor

. Performs all routine and special procedures and required quality

control

. Prepares reagents and stains to meet departmental quality standard

. Consults with pathologists regarding difficult analysis or abnormal

findings

. Maintains open communication with supervisor, pathologists and co

workers to ensure optimal operation of the department

Histotechnologist

. Prepared histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic

examination and diagnosis by Pathologists.

. Operated computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and

infiltrate tissue.

. Prepared specimen slides using specified stains to enhance visibility

under the microscope.

. Familiar with Novapath, EMA and Patient Now

. Pathos Microwave Proccessor

Premier Laboratories

2008 - 2012

Research Associate I

. Responsible for routine histology, which includes grossing,

sectioning, embedding, microtomy, and special staining for animal and

human models of disease.

. Helps in ordering histology supplies as needed.

. Performs QC functions on microscopic slides before shipment.

. Perform histological procedures on GLP and non-GLP studies.

Ameripath

2007 -2008

Histotechnologist

. Prepared histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic

examination and diagnosis by Pathologists.

. Operated computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and

infiltrate tissue specimens with paraffin to be preserved for study by

a Pathologist.

. Performed immunohistochemistry, special stains, embedding, and

microtomy.

. Prepared specimen slides using specified stains to enhance visibility

under the microscope.

Mckee Medical Center

1999 -2007

Histotechnologist

. Performed immunohistochemistry, cytology's, special stains, embedding,

and microtomy.

. Assisted the Pathologist in bone marrows and FNA's.

. Prepared histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic

examination and diagnosis by Pathologists.

. Received and prepared surgical sections of human tissue for immediate

examination using rapid tissue processing and frozen section

techniques.

. Operated computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and

infiltrate tissue specimens with paraffin to be preserved for study by

a Pathologist.

. Prepared specimen slides using specified stains to enhance visibility

under the microscope.

. Examined slides under the microscope to ensure tissue preparation met

laboratory requirements.

. Proficient in Copath.

. Responsible for ordering all histology supplies and maintained

inventory control while working within a budget.

. Competent in Lawson System for management of materials including

ordering and inventory control.

. Worked closely with sales representatives to ensure the highest

quality of supplies needed for daily use.

College America

2001-2002

Phlebotomy Teaching Assistant

. Taught the fundamentals of phlebotomy to students.

Front Range Clinical Laboratories / Schryver Medical

1999-2001

Phlebotomist

. Performed daily blood draws and collection at various nursing

facilities.

. Completed requisitions for daily blood draws and collection of

specimens.

. Read doctor orders (knowledge of ICD9 codes, signs, and symptoms).

. Applied professionalism with nursing staff, patients, and family

members.

. Performed lab duties that included courier specimens to Denver daily,

centrifuged specimens, assisted in urine analysis, labeled, data entry

of patient information, and other miscellaneous duties.

CERTIFICATION

1997 Certified Nursing Assistant Colorado State Certified

2002 Phlebotomy Phlebotomy Learning Center

2012 CPR/First Aid Certified Premier Laboratory

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