Michael Pham
Histotech
Plano, TX *****
adh0h9@r.postjobfree.com
(214) 405 - 7657
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Histotechnician
Baylor Scott & White Health - Dr. Christine Brown - Dallas, TX June 2020 to Present
• Processing and cutting frozen specimen tissues sections for physician analysis and diagnosis
• Maintain logs in accordance with CLIA standards
• Inventory of all equipment and supplies needed for the laboratory
• Provide quality control of stains for proper processed tissue specimens
• Implement routine H&E stains along with occasional special stains and basic IHC staining by hand Histology Technician (traveling)
ACL lLaboratories - O'hare International Airport, IL January 2020 to April 2020
• Perform routine H&E slides including embedding, cutting, and special stain slides.
• Maintain protocol of special stain logs as well as microtome logs for the company.
• Accurate preparation of slides from tissue sections for examination and diagnostic analysis Histology Technician
Vitalogy Skincare - Austin, TX
January 2019 to December 2019
● Embedding tissues correctly within the time frames set by the senior tech
● Forwarding slides with primary reports to the Mohs surgeon
● Accurately prepared slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis with minimal requests for reprocessing, re-cutting or re-staining.
● Perform simple gross room descriptions of anatomic derm related tissues.
● Routine H&E slides including embedding, cutting, as well as perform daily IHC special stains.
● Organize tissues arriving via satellite clinics for accessioning and grossing. Temp Histology Technician
Skincepts Medical Skincare - Dallas, TX
February 2017 to January 2019
Implement procedures necessary for routine H and E slides, special stains and other technical procedures as required.
● Embedding tissues correctly within the time frames set by the senior
● Forwarding slides with primary reports to the Mohs surgeon
● Accurately prepared slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis with minimal requests for reprocessing, re-cutting or re-staining.
● Perform simple gross room descriptions of anatomic specimens and the simple preparation of these specimens for processing.
Temp Mohs Tech
Mira Vista Surgical Dermatology - Fort Worth, TX
January 2017 to January 2019
Implement procedures necessary for routine H and E slides, special stains and other technical procedures as required.
● Embedding tissues correctly within the time frames set by the senior
● Forwarding slides with primary reports to the Mohs surgeon Sushi Chef
Uchi Dallas - Dallas, TX
May 2015 to July 2018
Uses sanitary techniques to properly breakdown, cut, and prepare fishes to be served in a proper traditional manner
● Maintain a constant clean workstation, utensils, and equipment throughout the day.
● Gives aide to other stations and respective lines as necessary
● Dedicate to continuous improvement each work shift
● Create and develop seasonal menu ideas
Sushi Chef
Teppo Yakitori and Sushi - Dallas, TX
August 2011 to January 2017
Responsible for safe handling of all sushi grade fish
● Uses sanitary techniques to properly breakdown, cut, and prepare fishes to be served in a proper traditional manner
● Follows strict guidelines under Japanese head sushi chef to implement proper techniques using Japanese style
Histology Technician
Skincepts Medical Skincare - Dallas, TX
January 2011 to January 2016
Implement procedures necessary for routine H and E slides, special stains and other technical procedures as required.
● Embedding tissues correctly within the time frames set by the senior
● Forwarding slides with primary reports to the Mohs surgeon
● Accurately prepared slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis with minimal requests for reprocessing, re-cutting or re-staining.
● Perform simple gross room descriptions of anatomic specimens and the simple preparation of these specimens for processing.
Line Chef
Fabi and Rosi - Austin, TX
January 2010 to December 2010
Prepared food items in a precise and timely manner.
● Made precise food inventory checks each week.
● Aid in the organization and sanitation of the kitchen and storage areas.
● Follow directions required by owner, executive chef, sous chef. Line Chef
Roy's Hawaiian Fusion - Austin, TX
May 2008 to January 2010
Prepared food items in a precise and timely manner.
● Followed recipes and presentation controls given through corporate management.
● Arranged high volume catering in large parties and special events.
● Developed new dishes for the restaurant menu.
● Implemented Japanese techniques and ingredients to the staff. Histotech
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas - Dallas, TX
August 2005 to December 2007
● Responsible for grossing Dermpath specimens and Mohs specimens
● Embedding, cutting, staining permanent and frozen sections
● Establish, create, and maintain procedures, QC and QA for CLIA regulations
● Perform Immunohistochemistry on Melanomas
Gross Tech
JFC Staffing Associates - Hershey Medical Center - Hershey, PA January 2007 to June 2007
Hershey, PA Histotechnician / Gross Tech
● Grossing Dermpath and fresh tissue specimens
● Embedding, cutting, staining frozen sections received from various surgeries
● Maintains log file for all specimens grossed
● Maintains processor and stills
Education
BS in Biology / Chemistry
Baylor University - Waco, TX
May 2001 to May 2005
Skills
• Documentation Review
• Laboratory Experience
• Immunohistochemistry
Certifications and Licenses
Food Handler
Additional Information
References:
Pam Goulson (Vitalogy Skincare Supervisor): 937 - 241 - 7912 Quang Phan (Skincepts Supervisor): 214 - 284 - 5209 Krista (Mira Vista Supervisor): 239 - 896 - 6566