Histology Technician

Christopher P. Jacobs, HT QIHC(ASCP)CM

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Highlands Ranch, CO

602-***-****

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Objective: To work and grow in a professional environment where my knowledge,

experience, and creativity can be put to the best use

Experience:

2007 (Jan) Clin-Path Diagnostics, LLC Tempe, Arizona

- 2014 (Jun) Lead IHC Histology Technician

• Routine histotechniques such as processing tissue, embedding,

microtomy, H&E staining, and coverslipping

• Performing special stains both manually and using

Ventana platforms

• Performing IHC and ISH staining using Ventana

platforms

• Scanning slides for image analysis by pathologists

• Maintaining lab records, equipment, and

verification of compliance

• Validation of new antibody and detection kit lots

• Optimization of new IHC and ISH assays in

accordance with CLIA and CAP requirements

• Locating and validating of new control material

• Preparation of bulk solutions and reagents

• Timely performance of equipment maintenance

following manufacturers recommendations

• Accurate ordering of histology related supplies,

ensuring smooth laboratory operations

• Diligent practice of quality control measures that

ensure optimal staining

• Consistent documentation for compliance

2005 (Mar) Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Arizona

- 2007 (Jan) Pathology Technician

• Accessioning specimens using CoPath and other database software

• Embedding of tissue applying knowledge of specimen orientation

• Ordering of pathologist requested special stains

• Microtomy of control slides for special stains and

immunohistochemical stains

• Performing regular tissue processor maintenance and

documentation

• Disposing of hazardous chemicals utilizing PPE

• Assisting grossers/pathologists

• Consistent application of Quality Assurance/Quality Control

standards

2001 (Mar) Sparrow Health System Lansing, Michigan

- 2004 (Dec) Pathology Technician

• Embedding 300+ blocks a day on average applying knowledge of

various tissue types and tissue orientation

• Performing tissue processor maintenance and documentation

• Resupplying reagents while anticipating future reagent usage

• Correlating and distribution of preliminary patient reports with slides

for pathologist review

• Accurate slide and block filing

1997 (Oct) CAP Lab, PLC Lansing, Michigan

- 2001 (Mar) Pathology Aide

• Instrumental in acquiring new clients, performing service calls and

company relations

• Maintained sufficient supple levels at client locations through the

use of the courier system

• Wrote, designed and implemented laboratory procedures using CAP

format

• Compiled medical reports using pathology database

• Specimen accessioning applying a high degree of accuracy

• Specimen pickup from client locations as needed

Education: Eaton Rapids High School Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Diploma 1991(Jun)

Phoenix College Phoenix, Arizona

Certificate of Completion 2006 (Dec)

ASCP Phoenix, Arizona

QIHC Certification Maintenance Program 2012 (Jul) - Current

ASCP Phoenix, Arizona

HT Certificate Maintenance Program 2010 (Mar) - Current

Personal References: Available upon request

Letters of Recommendation: Available upon request

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