Maria Ruby Aure

Palm Coast, ***** 302-***-**** ad1cxe@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

A certified Histology Technician specializing in technical histology work. Proficient in preparing slides, documenting results and producing timely reports. Work effectively with clinical staff to provide information and resolve problems.

Skills

●Tissue Embedding

●Tissue Processing

●Microtomy

●Cryotomy

●H&E staining (manual & automated)

●Special stains

●Grossing

●Universal Precautions

●CLIA Guidelines

●Immunohistochemistry

Work History

Histotechnologist, 10/2022 to present

Memorial Hermann - Houston, TX

●Microtomy- GI, prostate needles, breast needles & liver needle biopsies for routine & recuts.

●Embedding- GI, prostate needles, breast needles & liver needle biopsies

●Processing cell blocks for the morning shift.

●Melting blocks and ensuring cases are completed and sorted to be cut.

●Used automated stainers for H&E.

●Cut 200+ blocks for routine in an 8 hour shift.

●Adding special stains to blocks as per the Doctor.

Histotechnologist, 05/2021 to 9/2022

Pathology Solutions - Eatontown, NJ

●Executed histologic techniques to patient specimens to facilitate pathological diagnosis.

●Performed routine tasks to prepare biopsies specimens for histological processing.

●Determined appropriate handling and tissue processing for specimen and priorities on requested special stains or IHC stains.

●Leveraged automated equipment such as Leica IHC staining machines as well as an automated special stain machine.

●Made the proper antibodies for such stains such as H. Pylori, HSV-1 etc.

●Maintain adequate stocks and supplies to perform procedures and prepare reagents.

●Reported accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.

●Followed laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting to facilitate quality assurance.

●Used microtome to section embedded tissue and mount on microscope slides.

●Conducted routine and special staining procedures to process mounted sections.

●Observed safety and compliance guidelines by following departmental standards and practices.

Sorter & Packer, 08/2015 to 03/2021

Amazon – Middletown, DE

●Opened all incoming packages to sort according to sizes, batch numbers and types.

●Sorted and clearly marked products with indicators for grade or acceptance-rejection status.

●Assessed and sorted items into containers or designated areas according to classification, size and condition.

Dental Assistant, 06/2014 to 11/2014

All Smiles Dental Center – Manalapan, NJ

●Used dentrix software to document and maintain patient information and health background.

●Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

●Assisted dental procedures: filling, extraction, root canal.

●Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.

●Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.

●Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

●Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for dental hygienist cleaning daily.

●Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.

Dental Assistant, 12/2013 to 06/2014

Howell Family Dental – Howell Township, NJ

●Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general and pediatric dentist.

●Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

●Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

●Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.

●Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.

Education

Associate of Science: Histotechnician, 6/2021

Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens - Wilmington, DE

Radiology Certification: Dental Assisting With Radiology, 12/2013

ACI Medical & Dental School - Eatontown, NJ

Reference

Kristen Rodick, Department chair-Histotechnician

Phone #: 302-***-****

Email address: ad1cxe@r.postjobfree.com

Charles Riley, Professor (Histotechnician course)

email: ad1cxe@r.postjobfree.com

Robert McCargar, Professor (Organic Chem)

Phone #: 302-***-****

email: ad1cxe@r.postjobfree.com

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