JOSEPH M LANCELLO HT CV
DOWNINGTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 19335
*************@*******.***
Summary
Experienced histology technician with strong clinical and people skills. Excellent communication skills.Patient-focused with over 30 years experience working in a busy laboratory working with diverse populations.
Resourceful technician with training in clinical and laboratory procedures as well as many years honing technical skills on-the-job. Proved record of reliability and strong ability to establish rapport with patients, and staff.
Detail-oriented with experience performing clerical duties in a clinical setting.
Highlights
Patient-oriented
Clinical training
Strong clinical judgment
Problem resolution ability
Personal and professional integrity
Maintains strict confidentiality
Calm and level-headed
Proven patience and self-discipline
Experience
HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN 10/2006 Current
ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Accession, Embedding, Microtomy, Staining, Cover slipping, IHCS
Prepared specimens for processing and established proper chronological priorities for analysis.
Accurately recorded and reported results according to established procedures.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Correctly prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for specimen process or quality control.
Neatly and accurately completed all required SOP documentation in accordance with set guidelines.
On call rotation when necessary.
HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN 03/2000 10/2006
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS HORSHAM, PA.
Accession, Embedding, Microtomy, Staining, Cover slipping, IHCS
Prepared specimens for processing and established proper chronological priorities for analysis.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Accurately recorded and reported results according to established procedures.
Correctly prepared laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for specimen process or quality control.
Neatly and accurately completed all required SOP documentation in accordance with set guidelines.
HISTOLOGY/CYTOLOGY PREP/PHELOBOMIST TECHNICIAN 01/1989 03/2000
RIDDLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LIMA, PA
Accession, Embedding, Microtomy, Staining, Cover slipping, IHCS
Cyto Prep for GYN/NON GYN. Cyto Spin, Thin Prep.
Prepared specimens for processing and established proper chronological priorities for analysis.
Accurately recorded and reported results according to established procedures.
Referred quality control data to the Laboratory Coordinator.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Morning timed pick ups,ER,nursery, out patient department.Developed and maintained positive patient relationships through effective communication.
HISTOLOGY/ PHELOBOMIST TECHNICIAN 01/1979 12/1988
FITZERALD MERCY HOSPITAL DARBY, PA
Accession, Embedding, Microtomy, Staining, Cover slipping,
Cyto Prep for GYN/NON GYN.
Prepared specimens for processing and established proper chronological priorities for analysis.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Accurately recorded and reported results according to established procedures.
Referred quality control data to the Clinical Coordinator.
Morning time pick ups,out patient department,ER,nursery.
Developed and maintained positive patient relationships through effective communication.
LABORATORY ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST 03/1977 12/1978
SANTA ROSA MEDICAL CENTER SANTA ROSA, TEXAS
Accession, Embedding, Microtomy, Staining, Cover slipping,
Prepared specimens for processing and established proper chronological priorities for analysis.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Accurately recorded and reported results according to established procedures.
Referred quality control data to the Clinical Coordinator.
Morning time pick ups,out patient department,ER,nursery.
Developed and maintained positive patient relationships through effective communication.
Education
University of Pennsylvania - Theory and Practice of Histology 1981
Philadelphia, PA
Sana Rosa Medical Center - Clinical Laboratory Assissant 1978
Sana Rosa, Texas