Histology

Location:

Nisqually Indian Community, WA, 98513

Salary:

25 hr

Posted:

August 01, 2024

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Resume:

Sophia Corley

564-***-****

************@*****.***

Education

Clover Park Technical College,

Lakewood, WA

• Medical Histology

Technologist Certified

The Evergreen State College

• B. S.

Bacterial growth, OD

measurements and MIC

sensitivity study. ●

Specimen processing and

culture inoculation. ●

Western Blot,

Electrophoresis and IR

Spectroscopy. ● Produced

tinctures and salves using a

mixture of medicinal plants

Certifications:

• HIV/AIDS

• OSHA

• HIPPA

• CPR

• Urinalysis

Histology Education and Skills

Grossing: small bx, dictation, bread loafing

Processing: large, small and clean runs, operated Sakura VIP-Processor instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, impregnation with paraffin and hand fixation and decal.

Able to troubleshoot and change reagents.

Embedding: tissue specimens into paraffin blocks. Tissues with walls, five small Bx, on edge, on the same plane and diagonal.

Microtomy: cut sections on rotary and automated

microtomes, levels, steps and serials. Froze tissue specimens using the cryostat.

25 blocks an hour.

Automated/Manual Staining: H&E, connective tissue, nerves, Fungus, bacteria, carbohydrates, amyloid, fat/lipid, pigments, mineral and Silvers.

Cytology: fluids (Giemsa and PAP)

IHC: CK5 and CD22

Microscopy: Vision Tek, photo microscopy. Reviewed and verified slides for accuracy and completeness.

Quality Control: Monitored laboratory quality assurance and safety protocols to ensure compliance with established standards.

Work History

Providence Hospice - Scheduling Coordinator

Lacey, WA 09/2019 - 08/2022

Minimized disruptions to daily operations during peak periods by proactively identifying potential bottlenecks in advance.

● Fostered a positive work environment by addressing employee schedule concerns in a timely manner and with empathy.

● Collaborated with team members to develop contingency plans for unexpected staff absences or schedule changes.

● Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.

● Supported company growth by effectively managing an increasing volume of scheduling requests without

compromising service quality.

Dynacare/LabCorp

Seattle, WA

Performed clerical and administrative duties; collected compiled, filed and/or tracked data, answered phones, faxed patient reports, and maintained daily phone logs.

• Served as a liaison between the Microbiology Department and other laboratory departments, hospitals, clinics, physicians and healthcare staff in response to inquiries and problems.

• Provided technical information about specimen collection to healthcare staff and patients. Developed, standardized, evaluated and modified procedures, techniques and tests used in the analysis of specimens and in medical laboratory experiments.

• Supervised, trained and directed lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians and technologists and other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing. Professional Summary

Meticulous and methodical Histology Technician with strong laboratory background and expertise in preparing histological samples. Skilled in quality control and documentation with strong focus on preventing medical errors and sample contamination.

References

Professional

Garnet Grooms

Phone: 205-***-****

E-mail:

******.******@**.***

Pamela Wimer

Phone: 360-***-****

E-mail:****@***.***

Tanya Maderos

Phone: 360-***-****

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