Technician Quality Control
Resume:
Davina J. Davis
Miami, FL *3054
Phone: 786-***-****
Email: ******.********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a Histology Technician/Laboratory Technician position where I can contribute the best
of my skills and efforts for the growth of the organization.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Miami Dade County Medical Examiner- Miami, FL (Aerotek Agency) 01/2015-
Present
Histotecnologists
Performed gross, routine H&E, and special stains techniques on all autopsy as requested by the
pathologists. Performed proper storage and discarded of specimens in accordance with regulatory
standards. Ensured safe working practices by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and
followed specific procedures in the performance of assigned duties to limit exposure to safety
hazards.
University of Miami- Dermatopathology Miami, FL 10/2014-
01/2015
Sr.Histotechnologists
Performed special stains and routine H&E as requested by the pathologists. Filing of all blocks
and slides that are clinical and consults cases. Performed routine use of Leica
Immunoperoxidase BOND MAX & BOND III machine; including setting up and replenishing
reagents (Alcohols, Xylenes) and antibodies as required and needed to perform the run. Prepared
slides using specified antibodies for IHC and ISH stains on tissue received.
University of Miami- Immuno Monitoring Lab/ Miami Transplant Institute, Miami, FL
Histology Technician 10/ 2010-02/ 2011(PD), 02/2011-04/2014
Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions and problems
on various equipments in the laboratory; and some require accurate monitoring and maintenance
of temperature and for equipment defrosting cycles. Conducted quality control and quality
assurance procedures on equipment, instruments, reagents, antibodies, and maintained proper
records for quality control reports. Verified that all the information on attached requisitions
matches specimen container information (patient identity, site, MRN#).
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Maintained inventory and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of all supplies, and reagents used
in the laboratory. Ensured that necessary items are available when needed and that stock
chemicals are not expired. Coordinated with purchasing personnel to place requisition orders for
routine supplies as needed, and keep copies of all receipts for received purchases. Accounted for
use and disposal of certain controlled substances, and secured storage of these items.
Followed all regulations, protocols, policies, guidelines, environmental, regulatory laws, and
procedures while performing daily duties. Performed proper storage and discarded of specimens
in accordance with regulatory standards. Ensured safe working practices by wearing personal
protective equipment (PPE) and followed specific procedures in the performance of assigned
duties to limit exposure to safety hazards.
Performed special stains and routine H&E as requested by the pathologists to highlight various
normal and abnormal tissue components that demonstrates the presence or absence of minerals,
microorganisms, connected and muscle tissue and carbohydrates (PAS,AFB, IRON, Masson
Trichrome techniques); and maintained adequate control tissue for the various stains. Performed
routine use of Leica Immunoperoxidase BOND MAX & BOND III machine; including setting
up and replenishing reagents and antibodies as required as needed to perform the run. Prepared
slides using specified antibodies for IHC and ISH stains on tissue received.
Actavis, Davie, FL 06/2010-02/2011
Manufacturing Tech I
Monitored process production, quality output and performed reconciliation calculations for batch
records. Performed and recorded batch record yield and accountability calculations. Performed
minor maintenance on machines, set-ups, and operated on machines such as: Fette, Kikusui and
Bosch Checkweigher.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Miami, FL 06/ 2007-01/2010
Process Operator II
Operated, assemble, disassemble and performed Set-up on various tablet press for compression:
Kikusui Libra and Korsch XL 800. Monitored product quality and performed reconciliation
calculations for Batch records. Maintained, cleaned and documented manufacturing equipment,
peripherals, and rooms for work performed in appropriate log books.
EDUCATION: Associates Degree - Histologic Technology 2009, Miami Dade College- Medical
Campus, Miami, FL
CERTIFICATIONS: Histotechnician- American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) 2016
LICENSURES: Histology Technologist-State of Florida 2016
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office, Leica epathalogy (digital slide scanning
technology/virtual microscopy)
MILITARY: U.S. NAVY VETERAN
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