BERNICE D.VASQUEZ, HT (ASCP)

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Covina, CA 91723

626-***-****

acpr5i@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Histotechnician position

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

HT(ASCP) Certified

Organized, dependable, and detailed oriented

Ability to properly embed multiple types of tissue specimens

Knowledgeable in cutting quality sections

Able to perform quality routine H&E, special stains and IHC procedures

Skilled at multi-tasking, prioritizing, and time management

Excellent trouble shooting, analytical, problem solving skills

Effective interpersonal skills and positive attitude

Proficient in all policies, procedures, and regulation standards set by CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and

HIPAA

CERTIFICATION

HT (ASCP), Certification Number: 22929

EDUCATION

Associates of Science Degree, Histotechnology, 2012

Mount San Antonio College, Walnut, CA

WORK EXPERIENCE

Integrated Oncology, Irvine, CA Spring 2012

Clinical Unpaid Student Internship, Histology Laboratory

-Embed student tissue of single and multiple piece -Performed manual and automated H&E, special,

specimens and IHC stains

-Microtomy of student blocks and control blocks -Quality evaluation of slides

- Automated cover slipping -Compiled patient cases

-Quality control

Equipment used: Leica microtome, Ventana Nexus, Dako Artisan, Ventana Benchmark, Sakura cover slipper,

light microscope

City of Hope, Duarte, CA Winter 2012

Clinical Unpaid Student Internship, Anatomic Pathology Laboratory

-Embed patient tissue of single, multiple and - Microtomy of student blocks, performed manual

biopsy specimens special stains and automated H&E

-Manual and automated cover slipping -Quality evaluation of slides

- Quality control -Compile and deliver patient cases

Equipment used: Leica microtome and auto stainer, Sakura slide printer, automatic cover slipper, light

microscope.

CAREER HISTORY

Vons 02/2014-Present

General Merchandise Clerk

-Manage Health and Beauty Department -Assist in training new hires

-Order merchandise for sales floor -Utilize effective interpersonal

-Verify and maintain inventory skills

-Create product displays -Follow store policies and

-Secure and control back stock procedures

Best Buy 10/2013-01/2014

Customer Service Assistant

-Assisted customers with orders at checkout -Offered customers variety of service plans and

-Provided excellent customer service financing options

-Organized front end products -Complied with Loss Prevention policies and

procedures

Monrovia USD Child Development Center, Monrovia, CA 10/1993-06/2001

Instructional Aide

-Assisted children with developing positive social -Coordinated small group time to facilitate

skills learning objectives

-Encouraged children to develop positive problem -Developed effective Parent-Teacher relationships

solving skills -Facilitated children to utilize effective

communication skills

First Interstate Bank, Pico Rivera, CA 05/1992-06/1993

Bank Teller

-Effectively resolved customer complaints and -Promoted bank services and products to

concerns customers

-Assisted customers with all banking transactions -Securely maintained customer confidential

-Handled large amounts of cash information

AFFILIATIONS

Member, American Society for Clinical Pathology 2010-present

Member, California Histotechnology Society 2010-present

Member, National Society for Histotechnology 2010-present

Member, Caduceus Club- Histotech Section, Mt. San Antonio College 2010-2012

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