Rochele Renee Eddins
Loveland, CO 80537
*************@*****.***
** ***** ** ** *********** histo-technician with additional experience as a
phlebotomist, teaching assistant/trainer, and CNA.
EXPERIENCE
Lake Loveland Dermatology
2012 - 2014
Mohs Technician
. Responsible for proper identification, orientation, mapping, thin
sectioning and staining of skin /tissue removed for frozen tissue
examination in a timely manor
. Performs all routine and special procedures and required quality
control
. Prepares reagents and stains to meet departmental quality standard
. Consults with pathologists regarding difficult analysis or abnormal
findings
. Maintains open communication with supervisor, pathologists and co
workers to ensure optimal operation of the department
Histotechnologist
. Prepared histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic
examination and diagnosis by Pathologists.
. Operated computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and
infiltrate tissue.
. Prepared specimen slides using specified stains to enhance visibility
under the microscope.
. Familiar with Novapath, EMA and Patient Now
. Pathos Microwave Proccessor
Premier Laboratories
2008 - 2012
Research Associate I
. Responsible for routine histology, which includes grossing,
sectioning, embedding, microtomy, and special staining for animal and
human models of disease.
. Helps in ordering histology supplies as needed.
. Performs QC functions on microscopic slides before shipment.
. Perform histological procedures on GLP and non-GLP studies.
Ameripath
2007 -2008
Histotechnologist
. Prepared histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic
examination and diagnosis by Pathologists.
. Operated computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and
infiltrate tissue specimens with paraffin to be preserved for study by
a Pathologist.
. Performed immunohistochemistry, special stains, embedding, and
microtomy.
. Prepared specimen slides using specified stains to enhance visibility
under the microscope.
Mckee Medical Center
1999 -2007
Histotechnologist
. Performed immunohistochemistry, cytology's, special stains, embedding,
and microtomy.
. Assisted the Pathologist in bone marrows and FNA's.
. Prepared histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic
examination and diagnosis by Pathologists.
. Received and prepared surgical sections of human tissue for immediate
examination using rapid tissue processing and frozen section
techniques.
. Operated computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and
infiltrate tissue specimens with paraffin to be preserved for study by
a Pathologist.
. Prepared specimen slides using specified stains to enhance visibility
under the microscope.
. Examined slides under the microscope to ensure tissue preparation met
laboratory requirements.
. Proficient in Copath.
. Responsible for ordering all histology supplies and maintained
inventory control while working within a budget.
. Competent in Lawson System for management of materials including
ordering and inventory control.
. Worked closely with sales representatives to ensure the highest
quality of supplies needed for daily use.
College America
2001-2002
Phlebotomy Teaching Assistant
. Taught the fundamentals of phlebotomy to students.
Front Range Clinical Laboratories / Schryver Medical
1999-2001
Phlebotomist
. Performed daily blood draws and collection at various nursing
facilities.
. Completed requisitions for daily blood draws and collection of
specimens.
. Read doctor orders (knowledge of ICD9 codes, signs, and symptoms).
. Applied professionalism with nursing staff, patients, and family
members.
. Performed lab duties that included courier specimens to Denver daily,
centrifuged specimens, assisted in urine analysis, labeled, data entry
of patient information, and other miscellaneous duties.
CERTIFICATION
1997 Certified Nursing Assistant Colorado State Certified
2002 Phlebotomy Phlebotomy Learning Center
2012 CPR/First Aid Certified Premier Laboratory