Jessica Roupe

Histology Technician

**** ******** ** - *****, ** 75703

abszuh@r.postjobfree.com - 712-***-****

Histotechnician with 6 years experience in general and advanced histology laboratory functions,

including special stains, immunoperoxidase, immunofluorescence, frozen sections, Mohs, tissue grossing,

cytopreparations, etc. Eligible for certification as HT(ASCP).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Histotechnician

Dermatology Associates of Tyler - Tyler, TX - September 2012 to March 2013

Accession tissue specimens, perform gross of dermatology specimens of all sizes to include inking

margins and tissue diagramming, properly process tissues, accurately embed dermatology tissues, perform

microtomy to produce high quality slides, perform routine and special stains and immunoperoxidase and

immunofluorescence procedures, mount, label and verify slides prior to distribution to pathologists, process

dermatology tissue specimens for Mohs and frozen sectioning, perform instrument maintenance and quality

control testing and document properly for records.

Histology Technician

HistoPath, Inc. - Corpus Christi, TX - July 2009 to June 2012

Perform embedding and microtomy on all types of tissue specimens, perform routine and special stains,

manual and automated coverslipping of slides, label and review slides prior to distribution, perform

maintenance and quality control testing and properly document, accession pathology specimens, assist

pathologists with tissue gross and frozen sections, prepare and stain slides for cytology, assist in training and

supervisory functions in the tissue laboratory.

Histotechnician

Mercy Medical Center - Sioux City, IA - December 2004 to July 2009

Accession specimens, perform grossing on tissue biopsies, assist pathologists with grossing of large

tissue specimens, cut and stain frozen tissue sections, decalcify, fix and process tissues appropriately,

perform embedding and microtomy on all types of tissues, routine H&E and special staining, assist with

immunohistochemistry procedures, coverslip, label and verify slides prior to distribution to pathologists, file and

store blocks and slides, perform maintenance and quality control testing and document accordingly, prepare

cytology specimens, make and stain slides for both gyn and non-gyn cytology specimens.

Quality Assurance Assistant

Siouxland Community Blood Bank - Sioux City, IA - April 2001 to October 2004

Review donor records to ensure quality and compliance with procedures prior to batch release of blood

and blood products, write and revise Standard Operating Procedures, job descriptions, training checklists,

competency assessments, training videos and materials and reference materials, maintain document control

system, assist in equipment validation and ensure maintenance and quality control procedures are performed

and documented properly, assist with inspections by various accrediting agencies.

EDUCATION

Human Resources Management

Bellevue University - Bellevue, NE

2003 to 2004

Police Science

Western Iowa Technical Community College - Sioux City, IA

1998 to 1999

Elementary Education

University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, CO

1995 to 1996

Interdisciplinary Studies

Tyler Junior College - Tyler, TX

1993 to 1995

High School Diploma

North High School - Sioux City, IA

1989 to 1993

SKILLS

Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, excellent interpersonal and

communication skills, both verbal and written.

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