Histotechnologist
Resume:
Nilsa Myers
Cullman, Al *****
*********@***.***
Objective
To obtain a position as a histology technician with a respected organization where I can contribute to a patient care team.
Education
Valencia Community College- Orlando FL Jan 1993- Aug 1995
Associates in Arts- 08-1995
University of Central Florida- Orlando, FL Aug 1995-Aug 2000
Bachelor of Science Biology -05/1999
Bachelor of Science Molecular Biology and Microbiology-08/2000
Indiana University-Perdue- Indianapolis, IN Jan 2003- Jan 2004
Certificate in Histotechnology-05/2004
American Society of Clinical Pathology – HTL examination and certification, 2004
University of Alabama at Birmingham- Birmingham, AL Aug 2005- Jan 2007
Masters in Biomedical Science – 05/2007
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science – RLAT (Registered Laboratory Animal Technician) examination and certification, 2009
Experience
Quest Diagnostics, NFBU, Tampa, FL- 10/2002 - 8/2005
Cytology Specimen Processing - Processing gynecological and non-gynecological cytology specimens for cytopathologist review.
Pathologist Assistant - Prepare and Gross tissue specimens for histology laboratory. Describe and dissect patient samples for pathologist.
Histotechnologist - Perform embedding, microtomy, operation of automated stainer, cover slipper, and tissue processors; perform special stains. Equipment maintenance.
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL- 02/2004-04/2005
Histology Assistant/Histotechnologist - Specimen processing. Perform special stains and prepare control slides as needed. Maintain laboratory supplies. Grossing duties as needed.
Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL- 04/2005-08/2005
Histotechnologist - Perform embedding, microtomy, operation of automated stainer, cover slipper, and tissue processors. Equipment maintenance, special stains, both automated and manual, and automated immunohistochemical staining.
Southern Research Institute, Birmingham, AL 1/2007- 12/2010
Lead Histology Technician 1/2007- 9/2009
Perform embedding, microtomy, operation of automated stainer, cover slipper, and tissue processors; special stains as required. Supervise and maintain routine specimen processing and workflow. Train and develop staff in both routine and non routine procedures. Direct study progression and quality assurance throughout the histology laboratory. Cost/ budget study related work, maintain supply inventory and laboratory budget. Maintain equipment and supplies. Develop, write and implement policies and procedures relevant to a GLP facility.
Senior Pathology Assistant, Per Diem 9/2009- 12/2010
Perform the multiple tasks of the histology laboratory. Duties include embedding, microtomy, operation of automated stainer, cover slipper, and tissue processors; special stains as required.
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 4/2008- 07/2010
Histotechnologist, Per Diem - Perform embedding, microtomy, operation of automated stainer, cover slipper, and tissue processors; special stains as required.
Walker Baptist Medical Center, Baptist Health System, Jasper, AL 9/2009-Current
Histology Supervisor – Supervise two direct reports. Perform histology technical duties to include embedding, microtomy, routine staining, cover slipping, frozen section/ cryotomy and staining, operation of tissue processors, special stains as required. Supervise and maintain routine specimen processing and workflow. Train and develop staff in both routine and non-routine procedures. Maintain supply inventory and laboratory budget. Transcription duties, as required. Oversee and maintain quality control practices and records for pathology. Develop, write and implement policies and procedures relevant to a CLIA licensed, Joint Commission certified facility.
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