Pamela J. Karbon, HT (ACSP)
St. Paul, Minnesota 55105
ac8fmg@r.postjobfree.com
PRESENT EMPLOYER
-University of Minnesota
-Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
Oct. 2013 to present
-Brookdale Senior Living, Eagan, Mn.
Feb. 2012- Oct. 2013
PROFESSIONAL HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN EXPERIENCE
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Mn. (2006 - December 2010)
- Veterans Administration Medical Center, Minneapolis, Mn. (1989 - 2006)
- St. Joseph's Hospital Health East, Inc. (Capital Medical Lab, Bethesda Medical Center), St.
Paul, Mn. (1979 - 1989)
SPECIALTY PROCEDURE KNOWLEDGE
- Immunoflourescent Procedures
- Immunohistochemistry Procedures
- Adaptive Techniques for Research Studies
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Cryostat/Frozen Sectioning for Surgery and Research
- Specimen Set-Up for Grossing and Cassetting
- Tissue Processor Set-Up
- Setup of Automative Systems (Coverslipper, Routine and Special Stainers)
- Preparing Fixatives, Chemical Solutions and Dyes
- Maintenance and Knowledge of Lab Equipment
- Paraffin Embedding Techniques
- Cutting Paraffin Blocks and Mounting Sections
- Performing Routine H&E and Special Stains
- Cytology Prep Work
- Training of Histology Interns
- Computer Entry
EDUCATION
- Certified Histology Techinician- American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- St. Joseph Hospital School of Histology Technique, Marshfield, Wisc.
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
- University of Wisconsin River Falls