Technician Specialist

*Melissa M. Lopez HT ASCP*

**** * ****** **** *** Tan Valley, AZ

Cell 480-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

*OBJECTIVE * To give the best patient care

*EXPERIENCE*

*AURORA DIAGNOSTICS *

*Histology Technician/ IHC Specialist 2013 – Present*

- Performs Histology Technician skills and duties which include

embedding of all dermatology tissue, perform frozen sections for Direct

Immunofluorescence, microtomy of the specimens at a cutting range of 4

microns on a microtome and and a cyrostat, staining of slides on automated

stainer, IHC, and finally, cover slipping by automation or by hand for

slide distribution. Complete knowledge of all laboratory equipment which

includes Ventana Ultra, Ventana Symphony and Ventana Nexes Special Stainer.

*Western-Pinnacle Pathology Associates Phoenix, AZ*

*Histology Technician / IHC Specialist 2010 - 2014*

- Performs Histology Technician skills and duties which include areas of

properly receiving and handling tissue samples from couriers and hospital

departments, processing tissue samples, embedding all types of tissue,

microtomy of the specimens at cutting ranges of 2-8 microns, staining

of slides on automated stainer and finally, cover slipping by automation or

by hand for slide distribution. Complete knowledge of all laboratory

equipment. Sakura VIP, Thermo Excelsior, and Pathos Microwave processors.

- Diligent when checking patient information and that all specimens,

blocks, slides and requisitions are correct.

- Experienced in following laboratory procedures, safety measures and

QA/QC.

- Use of John C. Lincoln hospital computer information system (Meditech)

for all patient record retrieval.

- Assist in all ordering for the general laboratory. All chemicals,

reagents, office supplies, and other histology products that are needed.

Schedule all appointments for PM’s and electrical services on all

laboratory equipment.

- Perform several special stains manually.

- Performs IHC staining on patient tissue for the use of an automated

system for image analysis. Experienced in running Biocare, and Ventana

systems and antibodies*.*

- Some Dako experience.

- Work side by side with all areas of laboratory staff. Pathologists,

Pathology Assistants, Technicians, Laboratory Aides and office personnel.

- Currently working on validating antibodies for the laboratory and

assisting the supervisor to prepare for CAP

- Career diversity has grown exponentially while working at a hospital

based anatomical laboratory.

*Bostwick Laboratories Tempe, AZ*

*Lead Lab Aide 2008 - 2010*

- Performed all lab skills and duties which include areas of grossing of

specimens, detailed computer written dictation of specimens, processing

tissue samples, embedding all types of tissue, microtomy of the specimens

at cutting ranges of 2-8 microns, staining of slides on automated

stainer and finally, cover slipping by automation or by hand for slide

distribution.

- Familiar with laboratory procedures, safety measures and QA/QC.

- Performed duties of a Cytology Prep Technician.

*United Blood Services Scottsdale, AZ*

*Lab Specialist 2005 – 2008*

- Performed all laboratory duties such as processing and separating

blood to get the different components. Irradiated blood and handled all

stat orders.

*Sonora Quest Laboratories Tempe, AZ*

*Processing Lab and Pathology Dept 1998 - 2005*

- Processed all incoming specimens, 24 hour urines, and all stat orders.

- Pathology Accessioner, made all bone marrow smears, stained all

slides, handled distribution, and maintained all processors.

HT ASCP Certified

Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ

NAACLS Accredited Program

Certified in hazardous waste disposal through Resource Conservation and

Recovery Act (RCRA)

Central Arizona College

Currently working on AA

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