Amy L. Johnston

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Interlachen, FL 32148

352-***-****

acwumf@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To gain employment in a histology laboratory in order to utilize the skills I have learned.

EDUCATION

Associate of Science, Histotechnology

Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

A.S. Histotechnology: May 2011

Overall GPA of 3.7, Presidents List

Associate of Science, Biotechnology

Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, FL

A.S. Biotechnology Technician: August 2006

Overall GPA of 3.5/4.0, Dean’s List

Related courses

Histotechniques I, II, III

Histology I, II

A&P I, II

Microbiology

Chemistry

Physiological Chemistry

Methods of Biotechnology I

Methods of Biotechnology II

Protein /Cell Culture Methods 2006

RELATED SKILLS - proficient in the following

Using automatic tissue stainers

Using Tissue Processors

Grossing non high-complexity specimens

Embedding of all tissue types

Performing special stains

Operating microtome to obtain quality sections

IHC using Ventana Ultra

Familiar with handling tissue, animal and human

Preparing culture samples (bacteria or animal and plant cells)

Making chemical reagents and performing biochemical analyses

Operating scientific instruments and collecting and assess data

OTHER SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

HT (ASCP) Certified 09/2011

Histology Technologist Certified by State of FL 1/19/2012 #TN 44191

Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Medical Technologist II, UF Dermatology November 2015 - Present

Gainesville, FL

Routine histology at fast-paced UF dermatology clinic. Main duties include microtomy, embedding, grossing, accessioning, maintenance as well as MOHS.

Histologic Technician, UF Health/Shands February 2015 – Present Gainesville, FL

Routine histology and IHC at a hospital laboratory. Duties include: routine cutting/embedding, cleaning/maintenance of equipment, special stainers, H&E stainer etc.

Histologic Technician, Northeast Georgia Health System January 2014 – February 2015

Gainesville, GA

Routine histology and IHC at a fast-paced hospital laboratory. Duties include: routine cutting/embedding, cleaning/maintenance of slide and cassette printers, special stainers, H&E stainer, cryostats, IHC stainers, accessioning, QC, preparing specimens to be sent out for special and inspection/ cleaning of hospital morgue as needed. Also on occasion assisted pathologists with specimen collection during special procedures such as CT and Ultrasound.

Histologic Technician, Oregon Medical Group September 2012- December 2013

Eugene, OR

Sole histotech for large group of physicians (~100 docs, 13 clinics). Responsible for all aspects of routine histology including selecting and ordering reagents and supplies. Trained for grossing of small specimens; grossed on daily basis primarily small skin biopsies and ENT specimens.

Senior Lab Technician, Molecular Pathology Core/University of FL April 2010- August 2012

Gainesville, FL

Routine histology including: accessioning, processing, embedding, cutting, staining, slide scanning, as well as various routine lab maintenance and record-keeping. Also work hands-on with researchers on detail- oriented projects.

Process Technician, RTI Biologics August 2007-March 2011

Alachua, FL

Duties included: Cutting/sizing/measuring surgical grafts out of donated human tissue, following SOP’s, following procedures for working in an aseptic environment, proper handling of hazardous and biohazardous waste, proper handling of chemicals, packaging and quality control of surgical grafts,

Histology Technician, Histology Tech Services November 2006-July 2007

Gainesville, FL

Duties included: gross trimming, processing, embedding, cutting, and staining of various types of tissue; the maintenance of lab equipment and changing/ rotating reagents; following and writing of SOP’s; and general organization and clerical duties

Office Manager, Tritton Enterprises, Inc. April 2004- July 2006

Saint Augustine, Fl

Managed office, organized filing system for customer orders, created invoices, scheduled installations of product (blinds and shutters), counted inventory, general office duties

REFERENCES Will provide upon request

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