Histologist
Resume:
Carmen K Taitt
Triangle, VA 22172
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OBJECTIVE: To secure a position as a histologist.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Over 20 years of experience in anatomic and oral pathology.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
May 2011 – August 2012 Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA
Supervisor Anatomic Pathology
Directed and coordinated all activities of the laboratory, to include
supervision and training of nine technicians and administrative personnel.
Created new procedural manuals and QA forms in support of the transition
to a new anatomic pathology laboratory, and led planning and set-up
efforts for the new facility. Represented anatomic pathology at the
monthly blood utilization committee meetings. Gave anatomic pathology
presentation as part of monthly briefings for incoming hospital staff.
Assisted pathologist with autopsies. Cut frozen sections.
August 2005 – May 2011 National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
Lead Histology Technician
Performed all of the advanced technical work throughout the Anatomic
Pathology Service to include immunohistochemistry, special stains,
grossing of specimens, embedding, microtomy, etc. Provided written and
hands-on training to histology personnel. Analyzed techniques to improve
workflow within the histology laboratory. Wrote Standard Operating
Procedure manuals in accordance with established regulatory standards.
Monitored and implemented laboratory safety protocols to ensure
compliance with applicable rules and regulations as specified by
regulatory entities. Monitored expenditures throughout the fiscal year and
identified current and potential allocation issues. Provided a variety of
support services in the areas of procurement and property management
Formulated training programs for newly assigned histologists. Directed
work, established and reviewed performance standards, identified training
needs, effected disciplinary action and performed other supervisory duties.
Ensured quality assurance (QA) in all aspects of the Anatomic Pathology
Laboratory. Provided advice regarding the proper course of action when
suspect results are obtained from manual or automated procedures.
Evaluated new procedures to increase quality of patient care.
July 2003 – December 2004 Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, San Diego, CA
Histology Technician
Grossed surgical and oral pathology specimens. Performed special stains
and Immunohistochemical stains, both manually and with the DAKO
Autostainer and Artisan. Produced high quality histologic sections from
human tissue; this involved fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy,
and routine staining. Cut frozen sections. Performed pathology
transcription. Maintained safety records. Assisted with preparations for
regulatory inspections, to include writing Standard Operating Procedures.
April 1999 – December 2004 Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA
Histologist
Served as the primary special stains technician in the histopathology
laboratory. Assisted pathologists in autopsies specifically in dental
radiology and charting of teeth. Trained new technologists in all areas of
histology. Ensured quality assurance (QA) in all aspects of the Anatomic
Pathology Laboratory. Performed Immunohistochemical stains with the
DAKO Autostainer as well as the Ventana Immunohistochemical Stain
Machine. Grossed surgical and oral pathology specimens. Produced
histologic sections from human tissue, to include fixation, embedding,
microtomy, and routine staining. Accessioned tissue from clinics using
CoPath. Cut frozen sections.
EDUCATION Graduate, Naval School of Dental Assisting and Technology, 1987
Graduate, Armed Force Institute of Pathology, 1990
MEMBERSHIPS American Society of Pathology
National Society of Histology
CERTIFICATION HT (ASCP) #18111
REFERENCES Available upon request
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