CHRISTINA ALYCE HOWARD

***** **** **** ***** • Tampa, Florida 33647 • 813-***-****

e-mail address: achazv@r.postjobfree.com

LICENSES AND MEMBERSHIPS

Florida Histology Supervisory License.

ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) License.

ASCP QIHC (Quality Immunohistochemistry) Specialty License.

Florida Histology Technologist License.

Member of Florida Society of Histotechnology.

Member of National Society of Histotechnology

MOHS certified.

EMPLOYMENT

FLORIDA HOSPITAL ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA

Histology Technologist 2013-PRESENT

Frozen Sectioning and Staining.

Bone Marrow Collection and Send Out.

Specimen Preparation, Accessioning, Data Entry.

CT Assistant for Liver, Bone Marrow, Lung Collection.

QA and QC Recording.

Maintenance on Laboratory Machinery, Equipment, and Reagents.

Processing Surgical Tissue, Microtomy, Embedding, Special and Routine Staining, Mohs,

Frozen Sectioning, Stone Analysis, Cytology Preparation, and Special Testing Send Out.

Report Distribution. Patient E-File Maintenance.

Immunohistochemistry Staining.

Grossing and Dictating Surgical Specimens.

FLORIDA MEDICAL CLINIC ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA

Pathology Supervisor 2008-2013

Oversee and Manage Workflow / technical employees: Including Troubleshooting, Training,

and Scheduling. Manage inventory of Pathology Laboratory and order reagents/supplies

weekly. Performed Employee evaluations.

Proficient in MOHS Frozen sectioning and staining.

CPT and ICD 9 & 10 Coding and Insurance billing. Medicare, patient, and account charge

posting.

Protocol creating for State and Government Inspections.

QA and QC creation and record keeping.

Maintenance on laboratory machinery and equipment. Able to avoid service calls by

troubleshooting and repairing issues in-house.

Pathology Laboratory start-up/reorganization for maximum efficiency and State

Requirements.

Histology Trainee Program Leader/Trainer through Florida State College of Jacksonville.

Professional Proctor for St. Petersburg Community College.

Processing of Surgical Tissue using the following procedures: Microtomy, Embedding,

Special and Routine Staining, MOHS, frozen sectioning, cytology preparation, and DIF.

Immunohistochemistry Specialized Staining and protocol creating for antibodies.

Grossing and Dictating Surgical Specimens.

QUEST DIAGNOSTIC TAMPA, FLORIDA

Histotechnologist/Group Leader-2nd Shift 2002-2008

Oversee and Manage Workflow: Including Troubleshooting, Training, and Scheduling.

Supervise 14-18 Employees During 2nd and 3rd Shifts

Processing of Tissue Samples using the following procedures: Microtomy, Embedding,

Special and Routine Staining.

Immunohistochemistry Specialized Staining.

Grossing and Dictating Surgical Specimens.

DIANON SYSTEMS, INC TAMPA, FLORIDA

Histotechnologist 2000-2002

Processing of Tissue Samples using the following procedures: Microtomy, Embedding,

Special and Routine Staining.

Immunohistochemistry Specialized Staining.

Immunoflourescent Staining.

Grossing and Dictating Surgical Specimens.

AMERIPATH ORLANDO/CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

Histologist 1998-2000

Processing of Tissue Samples using the following procedures: Microtomy, Embedding,

Special and Routine Staining, and Frozen Sectioning.

Prepare Body Fluids for Cytologic Evaluation.

Bone Marrow Preparation and Staining.

Coverslipping and Labeling Slides.

Facilitate and Maintain Quality Control Standards and Procedures.

Safety Officer of Bay Area Pathology.

QUEST DIAGNOSTIC TAMPA, FLORIDA

Histologist 1993-1998

Processing of Tissue Samples using the following procedures: Microtomy, Embedding,

Special and Routine Staining.

Bone Marrow Preparation and Staining.

Grossing and Dictating Surgical Specimens.

Coverslipping and Labeling Slides.

Computer Entry.

Facilitate and Maintain Quality Control Standards and Procedures.

TOWN AND COUNTRY HOSPITAL TAMPA, FLORIDA

Histologist 1992-1993

Processing of Tissue Samples using the following procedures: Microtomy, Embedding,

Special and Routine Staining, and Frozen Sectioning.

Bone Marrow Collection, Preparation and Staining.

Prepare Body Fluids for Cytologic Evaluation.

Coverslipping and Labeling Slides.

Computer Entry and Billing.

Facilitate and Maintain Quality Control Standards and Procedures.

TAMPA PATHOLOGY LABORATORY TAMPA, FLORIDA

Histologist Trainee/License 1991-1992

Processing of Tissue Samples using the following procedures: Microtomy, Embedding,

Special and Routine Staining, and Frozen Sectioning.

Bone Marrow Preparation and Staining.

Immunofluorescence and Immunoperoxidase Staining.

Coverslipping and Labeling Slides.

Maintain Quality Control Standards and Procedures.

EDUCATION

HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE TAMPA, FLORIDA

Completed 24 Credits of Coursework 1994-1996

Major: General Studies

TAMPA PATHOLOGY LABORATORY TAMPA, FLORIDA

Histology Technical License 1992

RIVERHILLS CHRISTIAN TAMPA, FLORIDA

Major: College Preparatory 1988

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