Technician High School

VICTOR E SANTANA, HT(ASCP)CM

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MANSFIELD, TX 76063

718-***-**** (Cell)

817-***-**** (Home)

Email:******.***********@*****.***

Highly Skilled Histology Technician

Seeking a position with opportunities to work in a stable environment as

well as utilize my histology skills. Am able and willing to travel and re-

locate.

Summary of Skills

Ability to read, understand and follow SOPS

Excellent ability to prepare histological slides containing human tissue

Sound knowledge of principles of infection control in order to sterilize

equipments

Outstanding ability to evaluate the quality of fixation, thickness,

impregnation and dehydration of tissue

Professional History

IHC Technician Pathologist Bio-Medical 11/2012-Present

. Maintain all instruments, temperature charts, bulk buffer charts

. Order supplies, maintain storage of supplies

. Maintain a clean and safe environment, maintain accurate work records,

maintenance logs, temperature logs, etc...

. Create and or monitor essential document through the daily operations,

exchange instrument specific reagent at designated intervals

. Timely completion of instrument specific QC documentation when

applicable

. Perform antibody and equipment validations, operation of automated IHC

stainer and cover slipper, troubleshoot quality issues

. Cut Slides for immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry

. Daily maintenance of lab and instrumentation in all aspects, proper

handling and disposal of chemical waste

. QC/QA of all antibodies, titrate antibodies and make up antibodies

. Assist supervisor with day to day administration of histology

laboratory duties, compliance with all federal regulations pertaining

to histology. Immediate notification to supervisory personnel of

malfunctioning instrumentation

Histology Technician Miraca Life Sciences 02/2008-10/2012

. Implemented procedures necessary for routine H and E slides, special

stains and other technical procedures as required.

. Organized storage for block and slides.

. Key contact for teaching the concepts and theories of the work to

students.

. Performs and documents equipment maintenance and troubleshoots

equipment problems.

. Prepared histological slides containing human tissue sections by

processing, embedding, cutting, mounting and staining.

. Embedded tissue correctly within timeframes prescribed by the

department.

. Ability to do manual special staining and automated staining

. Processed specimen accessioning to include all manual and computerized

entry.

. Basic knowledge of immunohistochemistry and Ventana instrument.

. Knowledge of Dako machine

Service Staff Walnut Creek Country Club 09/2007-01/2008

. Waiter

. Bartender

. Private party Hostess

Education

Timberview High School Diploma 2007

Phoenix College Histological Technology 2009

Professional Associations

National Society for Histotechnology

Texas Society for Histotechnology

Director of District I for Texas Society for Histology

ASCP Board Certification

Reference

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