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Josefina F. Bongolan

***** *. ****** **. # **-203

c/o Muirwood Terraces

Farmington Hills, Mi 48335

Home: 248-***-**** & Cell: 248-***-****

E-mail: acggyu@r.postjobfree.com

To Whom It May Concern:

Please accept this letter as an expression of my interest in joining your

company as a Histotechnologist/Histology Technician.

Please refer to the attached "Resume" for highlights of my educational,

professional work experiences, certifications and qualifications in the

field of Histology.

I have 30 years of work experiences in the field of Laboratory Histology

with 18-19 years of Supervisory/Management experiences. I have interacted

with personnel on all levels, including physicians, administrators,

executives and clinical staff. I am reliable and open to new learning

experiences. I am confident, I will be a valuable contributing member to

your company.

If you need further information, please contact me at the telephone numbers

above. I would like an opportunity to meet with you to learn more about

your company and elaborate on my qualifications and work experiences.

I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time and

consideration.

Sincerely yours,

Josefina F. Bongolan

Histotechnologist

HTL(ASCP) and HT(ASCP)

Josefina F. Bongolan

35948 N. Valley Ct. # 39-203

c/o Muirwood Terraces

Farmington Hills, Mi 48335

Home: 248-***-**** & Cell: 248-***-****

E-mail: acggyu@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

University of Santo Tomas

Manila, Philippines

CERTIFICATIONS:

08/1980: Histology Technologist Certification(#74)

American Society for Clinical Pathology(ASCP)

HTL(ASCP) #74

Chicago, Illinois

02/1980 Histology Technician Certification(#010162)

America Society for Clinical Pathology(ASCP)

HT(ASCP) #010162

Chicago, Illinois

10/1979 Histotechnology Training Program Certification

University of Chicago, Billings Hospital

Chicago, Illinois

AWARDS RECEIVED:

Outstanding Student Histotechnology Achievement Award

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Outstanding Intern Medical Technology Achievement Award

Martinez Memorial Hospital

Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in Microsoft Office(includes Microsoft Word and Outlook).

Knowledgeable in numerous Pathology, Laboratory Computer Systems.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Histology Laboratory Supervision: Supervise and train employees on the

histology laboratory policies and procedures' manuals under the guidelines

of the College of American Pathology(CAP). Also, orientates staff to the

laboratory safety manuals under the guidelines of Occupational Safety

Health Administration (OSHA). Oversee and supervise the operations of the

histology lab, cytology lab, gross room, frozen section and autopsy/morgue

areas in routine processing and staining, special stains,

immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry and enzyme histochemistry. Other

areas of experience: conduct in service training to staff, order laboratory

supplies, maintenance and development of laboratory policies and procedure

manuals, preparation of capital and operating budget with adherence to

monthly cost containment policies. Was responsible for monthly workload

statistics, participation in QA, quality assurance program. Other

responsibilities included also, hiring, training and performance appraisal

of employee and competency testing.

Histology Laboratory Policies and Procedures: Proficient in writing and

updating the annual histology manual under the guidelines of the College of

American Pathology

(CAP), Joint Commission for Accreditation of Hospitals(JCAH) and safety

manual under the guidelines of Occupational Safety and Health

Administrtion(OSHA).

Histology Laboratory Computer Order & Billing Entry: Conducts daily

order/billing entries, worklists, accessioning and enter patient's

demographic information into the computer. Knowledgeable in billing and

entering histology laboratory International Classification of Diseases(ICD)

codes in the computer. Knowledgeable in numerous Pathology, Laboratory

Computer System.

Histology Laboratory Procedures: Proficient in performance of routine

tissue processing, microtomy of paraffin and fresh frozen sections,

hematoxylin & eosin stains, special stains, immunoperoxidase,

immunocytochemistry, enzyme histochemistry, embedding of blocks,

coverslipping, labeling, filing of slides/blocks and daily/weekly/

monthly general laboratory equipment maintenance including the work/bench

station. Upon special request assists the Pathologist in performing frozen

sections. Capable of assisting the Pathology on Staff in the Gross Room

area. Also, experienced in cytology preparation and staining techniques.

Knowledgeable in Recycling Organic Solvent, Xylene and Alcohol, as well.

Histology Laboratory Packing/Shipping Procedures: Performs daily

distribution of tissue blocks and slides for delivery to healthcare

professionals and clients, send outs to reference laboratory.

Histotechnologist/Histology Technician(Research Assistant I-II): Supervised

and trained Employees, Medical students, College students, Residents,

Fellows and PhD's in Immunohistochemistry procedures for Research. In the

Clinical Lab., developed protocols and procedures on new antibodies for

immunoperoxidase and immunofluorescence clinical studies. Trained other

staff in cutting 50 micron paraffin sections for flow cytometry, clinical

and research studies. Also, maintained muscle biopsies for enzyme

histochemistry and skin biopsies for immunofluorescence, clinical studies.

Acted as a Research Consultant for Molecular Biologist related to histology

routine staining procedures. Performed other clinical and research

laboratory work/bench station duties as needed. Prepared laboratory for

accreditations for College of American Pathology(CAP) and Joint Commission

Accreditation of Healthcare(JCAH) inspections.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCES:

10/9/2011 - 02/04/14: Histotechnologist, Part Time Contingent

Doctors Hospital of Michigan

461 W. Huron

Pontiac, Michigan 48341

09/2010 - 01/2011: Histotechnologist/Histology Technician, Contingent

Kelly Scientific Resources, Agency

38705 W. 7 Mile Rd., Suite 115

Livonia, Michigan 48152

01/2005 - 08/2005: Histotechnologist, Full Time

Botsford General Hospital

28050 Grand River

Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336

ACL Laboratories-Illinois/Advocate Health Care Hospitals:

09/2002 - 12/2004: Histotechnologist, Full Time

ACL Laboratories-Illinois, Rosemont, Illinois/Advocate

Health

Care, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois

05/1999 - 09/2002: Histotechnologist, Full Time

ACL Laboratories-Illinois/Advocate Health Care, Illinois

Masonic

Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

02/1996 - 04/1999: Supervisor, Histology Laboratory, Full Time

ACL Laboratories-Illinois/Advocate Ravenswood Hospital

Chicago, Illinois

02/1993 - 05/1994: Supervisor, Histology Laboratory, Full Time

Little Company of Mary Hospital

Evergreen Park, Illinois

11/1990 - 02/1993: Supervisor, Histology Laboratory, Full Time

Childrens Memorial Hospital

Chicago, Illinois

10/1979 - 11/1990: Research Assistant I/II, Histotechnologist, Full

Time

Department of Pathology and Immunopathology

Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois

REFERENCES: Professional References are available upon request

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