Histotechnician
Resume:
BERNICE D.VASQUEZ, HT (ASCP)
Covina, CA 91723
***************@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Histotechnician position
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
HT(ASCP) Certified
Organized, dependable, and detailed oriented
Ability to properly embed multiple types of tissue specimens
Knowledgeable in cutting quality sections
Able to perform quality routine H&E, special stains and IHC procedures
Skilled at multi-tasking, prioritizing, and time management
Excellent trouble shooting, analytical, problem solving skills
Effective interpersonal skills and positive attitude
Proficient in all policies, procedures, and regulation standards set by CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and
HIPAA
CERTIFICATION
HT (ASCP), Certification Number: 22929
EDUCATION
Associates of Science Degree, Histotechnology, 2012
Mount San Antonio College, Walnut, CA
WORK EXPERIENCE
Integrated Oncology, Irvine, CA Spring 2012
Clinical Unpaid Student Internship, Histology Laboratory
-Embed student tissue of single and multiple piece -Performed manual and automated H&E, special,
specimens and IHC stains
-Microtomy of student blocks and control blocks -Quality evaluation of slides
- Automated cover slipping -Compiled patient cases
-Quality control
Equipment used: Leica microtome, Ventana Nexus, Dako Artisan, Ventana Benchmark, Sakura cover slipper,
light microscope
City of Hope, Duarte, CA Winter 2012
Clinical Unpaid Student Internship, Anatomic Pathology Laboratory
-Embed patient tissue of single, multiple and - Microtomy of student blocks, performed manual
biopsy specimens special stains and automated H&E
-Manual and automated cover slipping -Quality evaluation of slides
- Quality control -Compile and deliver patient cases
Equipment used: Leica microtome and auto stainer, Sakura slide printer, automatic cover slipper, light
microscope.
CAREER HISTORY
Vons 02/2014-Present
General Merchandise Clerk
-Manage Health and Beauty Department -Assist in training new hires
-Order merchandise for sales floor -Utilize effective interpersonal
-Verify and maintain inventory skills
-Create product displays -Follow store policies and
-Secure and control back stock procedures
Best Buy 10/2013-01/2014
Customer Service Assistant
-Assisted customers with orders at checkout -Offered customers variety of service plans and
-Provided excellent customer service financing options
-Organized front end products -Complied with Loss Prevention policies and
procedures
Monrovia USD Child Development Center, Monrovia, CA 10/1993-06/2001
Instructional Aide
-Assisted children with developing positive social -Coordinated small group time to facilitate
skills learning objectives
-Encouraged children to develop positive problem -Developed effective Parent-Teacher relationships
solving skills -Facilitated children to utilize effective
communication skills
First Interstate Bank, Pico Rivera, CA 05/1992-06/1993
Bank Teller
-Effectively resolved customer complaints and -Promoted bank services and products to
concerns customers
-Assisted customers with all banking transactions -Securely maintained customer confidential
-Handled large amounts of cash information
AFFILIATIONS
Member, American Society for Clinical Pathology 2010-present
Member, California Histotechnology Society 2010-present
Member, National Society for Histotechnology 2010-present
Member, Caduceus Club- Histotech Section, Mt. San Antonio College 2010-2012
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