Amelia Cobbs

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Bellwood, IL *0104

708-***-****

jyguy4@r.postjobfree.com

Objective Seeking a histologist position that will allow me to apply my education, training, and previously acquired skills while allowing opportunity for future professional development.

Education Bachelor of Science in Biology, December 2004

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

Relevant coursework: Biology, Genetics, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Chemistry. Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Medical Terminology.

Lab Skills

Instruments Special Stain Procedures

Embedding

Microtomy

Tissue Processing

Quality Control

Microtome

Microscope

Processor

Glass Cover slipper H&E routine staining

Dilutions

Slide preparation

Preventive Maintenance on Instruments and equipment

Tissue Processor

Tissue Tek Stainer

Ventana

Leica Slide Printer

Computer Skills Windows XP

Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook CoPath Server

Related Experience Histotechnologist II

Quest Diagnostic, Las Vegas, NV December 2010 – May 2011

Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures. Embeds and cuts tissue sections, prepares, stains, and labels slides according to established procedures.

Ensure proper tissue processing, embed processed tissue in paraffin, perform microtomy of embedded tissue, and prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.

Perform special stain procedures. Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.

Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and documents all quality control activities; has the ability to recognize outliers and correct them. Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met. Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations along with GLP and GCP practices.

Histologist

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL November 2009 – December 2010

Prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a Pathologist.

Embeds and cuts tissue sections, prepares, stains, and labels slides according to established procedures.

Performs required QC procedures, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting, including documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation.

Histology Assistant

University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL November 2007 – November 2009

Provides assistance in a variety of activities in support of basic anatomic pathology laboratory operations.

Under supervision, assists in the preparation of surgical and autopsy slides and electron microscopy micrographs for review by pathologist.

Assists histotechnologist with gross examination and triage of renal and neuropathology specimens.

Performs basic embedding procedures and non-complex special stains.

Documentation of duties performed, sample collection of environmental samples for testing, lab equipment cleaning and sanitizing, and media/reagent preparation.

Process and develops prints from provided negatives for evaluation by pathologist.

Laboratory Technician

Teleflex Medical, Arlington Heights, IL July 2007 – November 2007

Perform LAL, chemistry, and physical tests on all products produced.

Documentation of duties performed, sample collection of environmental samples for testing, lab equipment cleaning and sanitizing, and media/reagent preparation.

Certifications HT (ASCP)

HT FL & NV State License

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