Davina J. Davis

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Miami, FL *3054

Phone: 786-***-****

Email: acohst@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a Histology Technician/Laboratory Technician position where I can contribute the best

of my skills and efforts for the growth of the organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Miami Dade County Medical Examiner- Miami, FL (Aerotek Agency) 01/2015-

Present

Histotecnologists

Performed gross, routine H&E, and special stains techniques on all autopsy as requested by the

pathologists. Performed proper storage and discarded of specimens in accordance with regulatory

standards. Ensured safe working practices by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and

followed specific procedures in the performance of assigned duties to limit exposure to safety

hazards.

University of Miami- Dermatopathology Miami, FL 10/2014-

01/2015

Sr.Histotechnologists

Performed special stains and routine H&E as requested by the pathologists. Filing of all blocks

and slides that are clinical and consults cases. Performed routine use of Leica

Immunoperoxidase BOND MAX & BOND III machine; including setting up and replenishing

reagents (Alcohols, Xylenes) and antibodies as required and needed to perform the run. Prepared

slides using specified antibodies for IHC and ISH stains on tissue received.

University of Miami- Immuno Monitoring Lab/ Miami Transplant Institute, Miami, FL

Histology Technician 10/ 2010-02/ 2011(PD), 02/2011-04/2014

Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions and problems

on various equipments in the laboratory; and some require accurate monitoring and maintenance

of temperature and for equipment defrosting cycles. Conducted quality control and quality

assurance procedures on equipment, instruments, reagents, antibodies, and maintained proper

records for quality control reports. Verified that all the information on attached requisitions

matches specimen container information (patient identity, site, MRN#).

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Maintained inventory and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of all supplies, and reagents used

in the laboratory. Ensured that necessary items are available when needed and that stock

chemicals are not expired. Coordinated with purchasing personnel to place requisition orders for

routine supplies as needed, and keep copies of all receipts for received purchases. Accounted for

use and disposal of certain controlled substances, and secured storage of these items.

Followed all regulations, protocols, policies, guidelines, environmental, regulatory laws, and

procedures while performing daily duties. Performed proper storage and discarded of specimens

in accordance with regulatory standards. Ensured safe working practices by wearing personal

protective equipment (PPE) and followed specific procedures in the performance of assigned

duties to limit exposure to safety hazards.

Performed special stains and routine H&E as requested by the pathologists to highlight various

normal and abnormal tissue components that demonstrates the presence or absence of minerals,

microorganisms, connected and muscle tissue and carbohydrates (PAS,AFB, IRON, Masson

Trichrome techniques); and maintained adequate control tissue for the various stains. Performed

routine use of Leica Immunoperoxidase BOND MAX & BOND III machine; including setting

up and replenishing reagents and antibodies as required as needed to perform the run. Prepared

slides using specified antibodies for IHC and ISH stains on tissue received.

Actavis, Davie, FL 06/2010-02/2011

Manufacturing Tech I

Monitored process production, quality output and performed reconciliation calculations for batch

records. Performed and recorded batch record yield and accountability calculations. Performed

minor maintenance on machines, set-ups, and operated on machines such as: Fette, Kikusui and

Bosch Checkweigher.

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Miami, FL 06/ 2007-01/2010

Process Operator II

Operated, assemble, disassemble and performed Set-up on various tablet press for compression:

Kikusui Libra and Korsch XL 800. Monitored product quality and performed reconciliation

calculations for Batch records. Maintained, cleaned and documented manufacturing equipment,

peripherals, and rooms for work performed in appropriate log books.

EDUCATION: Associates Degree - Histologic Technology 2009, Miami Dade College- Medical

Campus, Miami, FL

CERTIFICATIONS: Histotechnician- American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) 2016

LICENSURES: Histology Technologist-State of Florida 2016

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office, Leica epathalogy (digital slide scanning

technology/virtual microscopy)

MILITARY: U.S. NAVY VETERAN

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