Clinical Laboratory Social Media

ASTLEY B. BUCHANAN, CLS, HTL, ASCP

Telephone: 561-***-****

Email: ********@*****.***

Summary:

Initiative-taking Clinical Laboratory Supervisor/Histology Supervisor seeking a position with a progressive medical group.

Highlights:

Natural leader Adaptable Collaborative Initiative taker

Communicator Conflict Resolution Decision Maker Computer

Certification/Affiliations:

State of Florida Clinical Supervisor/ Histology Supervisor License

American Society of Clinical Pathology

National Histology Society

University of The West Indies

Computerized Systems:

eDerm, eHR, OASIS, Microsoft Word, Social Media, and Izer/Agfa systems & KRONOS

Professional Experience:

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor/Histologist

08/2018-Present Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston, FL

Prepare slides for microscopic examination using the Mohs technique for final analysis and diagnosis by a Pathologist. Apply Immuno-Histo-Chemistry Staining technique to Melanoma cases as needed. Monitor specimen adequacy and staining quality. Document and maintain appropriate quality control and test procedures. Supervise, train, and evaluate laboratory staff in laboratory procedures and MOHS techniques. Facilitate the uploading, documentation, and pictures into Izer/Agfa and Epic systems. Update and troubleshoot laboratory equipment. Order supplies, track and receive inventory.

Overall Achievement

Increase turnaround time and overall laboratory efficiency (CC, Weston)

Instrumental in establishing and implementing Coral Spring Mohs laboratory from the initial phase to approval by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) licensing.

Achieve successful CLIA and OSHA inspections with no deficiencies for 5 years (CC, Weston)

Created and introduced a policy for new Immuno-Histo Chem (IHC) technique to laboratory manual and completed approximately 4500 Mohs cases from 08/18-present.

Histology Supervisor/Mohs Specialist

06/2017-07/2018 Harris Dermatology Ft. Myers, FL

Prepared slides for microscopic examination using the Mohs technique for final analysis and diagnosis by a Pathologist. Performed microbiological molecular and immunological tests on body specimens. Provided data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Verified identification of specimens. Maintained appropriate quality control using standard statistical methods. calibrated and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, ordered supplies, and maintained forms. Assisted team members in conflict resolution. Trained team members on laboratory procedures and reported to the clinical Manager.

Laboratory Supervisor/Mohs Specialist

06/2004-06/2017 Palm Beach Dermatology Group Delray Beach, FL

Maintained laboratory records for OSHA and CLIA certification. Maintained Calibrated and troubleshooted equipment. Maintain accurate records of all specimens received. Assisted Mohs physician in Mohs surgery by preparing slides for microscopic examination, diagnosis, and

treatment. Provided leadership, and organized, and motivated team members. Reported to company president.

Mohs Technician (Per Diem)

05/2016-02/2017 Dermatology of the Palm Beaches Delray Beach, FL

Worked with Mohs surgeons preparing microscopic frozen tissue specimens. Maintained accurate records of all specimens received. Assisted physicians in Mohs surgery by preparing slides for microscopic examination. Entered information into the computer system.

Histology Technician (Per Diem)

06/2004-01/2014 US Path Labs Boca Raton, FL

Prepared slides for tissue samples by grossing, processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and mounting. Maintained staining quality control. Maintained and troubleshooted laboratory equipment. Performed immuno-histochemistry technique.

Histology Technician (Independent Contractor)

09/2002-11/2003 Access Medical Laboratory Jamaica, NY

Member of a 4-person technical team performed histology support to hospitals and medical practices. Prepared specimens for processing. Conducted dyeing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and cover-slipping. Processed data for the specimen. Maintained OSHA and CLIA requirements and certification.

Medcore/Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY

12/2001-11/2003

Worked as a member of an interdisciplinary team and performed histologic procedures as required. Prepared specimen reception, embedding, microtomy, frozen section, and routine staining. Conducted special staining such as Congo red, Methanamine Silver, and Reticulin. Performed Cytology techniques, such as PAP. Maintained equipment and instruments. Maintained OSHA requirements, and performed record keeping and entered data.

Histologist/Research Assistant (Previous experience)

07/1981-06/2001 University Hospital of the West Indies (Pathology Dept.) Kingston, JA

Education:

Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL

LaGuardia Community College Jamaica, NY

University of the West Indies Kingston, JA

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