Histotechnologist

Carrie L. Dula, HTL, SLS (ASCP)

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Powder Springs, GA 30127 ****************@*****.***

Summary

Certified histotechnologist with more than ten years progressively responsible

experience, including last five years as a supervisor

Proven ability to research, identify, and quickly resolve problems

Education, Certifications, and Associations

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences; concentration in Microbiology

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Certifications: HTL (ASCP)

SLS (ASCP)

Mohs Histotechnology

Associations: Georgia Society of Histotechnology

American Society for Clinical Pathology, Associate member

Professional Experience

Emory Adventist Hospital Smyrna, Ga 5/08-present

Histology Supervisor

• Oversee daily operation and production of the anatomic pathology lab, including quality

control, inventory management, and equipment maintenance

• Process tissue sections: including grossing all non-complex specimens, complex

specimens under supervision of pathologist, embedding, cutting, and staining with a variety of

special stains

• Schedule and cut all frozen sections performed at Emory Adventist Hospital

• Responsible for training new histology employees and interns; including daily operation,

quarterly CAP reviews, and safety protocols

• Assist in the organization and coordination of anatomic pathology conferences

• Serve as safety officer

Gardner Dermatology and Med Spa Marietta, GA 08/10-07/13

Histology Supervisor

• Performed, assigned and oversaw analytical activities related to specimen processing

embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, coverslipping

and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical and body fluid specimens efficiently and accurately

in accordance with CLIA and CAP regulations

• Performed, assigned, and oversaw all pre and post analytical activities to support

department operations related to anatomic pathology tests assigned including specimen

collection and accessioning into our LIS, quality control, equipment maintenance, inventory

control, quality assurance and proficiency testing procedures

• Served as technical advisor to our dermatologist and office manager regarding policies

and procedures related to the histology lab

• Responsible for selecting, researching, and purchasing all lab equipment while adhering

to budgetary constraints

• Initiated the change needed to upgrade and maintain the histology laboratory to reach

standards defined by CLIA and CAP, including revising and updating all manuals to ensure

readiness and compliance.

• Initiated and completed our conversion from manual to automatic staining and

coverslipping while greatly decreasing our turnaround time

Pathology Lab of Georgia Decatur, GA 10/09-5/10

Histology Supervisor/ Lab Coordinator

• Recruited to help set up new histology lab, the first independent podiatric pathology

laboratory in the U.S

• Laboratory set up required researching and purchasing lab equipment, impeccable

attention to quality control, and coordination with the pathologists.

• Responsible for checking safety issues, space requirements, budget constraints, and

equipment and inventory needed

Emory University Hospital Atlanta, GA 5/06-8/08

Histotechnologist II

• Produced high quality microscopic slides with minimal turnaround time

• Performed over 20 different special stains on a wide variety of autopsy and surgical tissue

• Attended and participated in several histology seminars and conferences

• Served as representative on the HIPPA committee

Knoxville Dermatology Group Knoxville, TN 8/05-2/06

Mohs Histologist

• Responsible for the production of high quality frozen section slides to be read by the

Mohs physician

• Implemented new embedding technique that decreased slide processing time from

approximately one hour to under twenty minutes, thus allowing the Mohs physician to double the

amount of Mohs surgeries performed

• Trained other employees in frozen section microtomy and other aspects the histology

laboratory such and Hematoxylin and Eosin staining and coverslipping

Knoxville Dermatopathology Laboratory Knoxville, TN 7/05-8/05

Histologist

• Prepared slides for tissue diagnosis utilizing paraffin and frozen section techniques, and

performed a variety of stains and histochemical procedures for specific diagnosis of cell types

and structures, bacteria, fungi, pigments, and minerals

• Following frozen sectioning of punch biopsies, I applied immunofluorence staining

procedures to aid in diagnosis

• Ensured compliance with all federal and state regulatory entities and guidelines

governing the operation of a histopathology lab

Innovative Pathology Services Knoxville, TN 3/03-3/05

Histology Technician

• Processed, embedded, and cut tissue in preparation for performing special stains

• Performed several special stains, including immunohistochemistry

• Operated and maintained several types of histology lab equipment including; tissue

processors, microwave processor, solvent recycler, and autostainers

• Represented the histology department on the HIPAA compliance committee

A.E. Staley Loudon, TN 8/02-3/03

HPLC Technician

• Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis of in process and finished samples

• Anticipated, recognized, investigated, and recommended solutions to potential problems

before they occur

• Reviewed finished product batch for release, assuring conformance to test requirements

and specifications

• Responsible for maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment

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