Galo M. Salas, PA HT

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Long Beach, CA 90810

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Experienced and certified histotechnologist combining quality and productivity. More than 20 years working in clinical and surgical pathology including Special and IHC staining. Self-directed, ethical, results-driven team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to a positive workplace.

Technical Skills and Abilities

●ASCP Board Certified

●Excels in troubleshooting

●Tissue Cutting, Staining, Embedding

●Experienced in Immunohistochemistry

●Functions independently and as a team

●Skilled in Copath and Sunquest programs

●US Army trained team player

●Gross examinations and sectioning

Professional Experience

HISTOTECHNOLOGIST June 2019-December 2019

Kaiser Regional Laboratory-Ranstad Staffing

Microtomy and embedding

Histopathology Technician March 2018-June 2019

Southern Nevada Veteran Healthcare System

Gross surgical specimens and sectioning

Performed advanced staining to include immunohistochemistries and special stains.

Routine H&E staining to include paraffin embedding and microtomy

Troubleshoots sub-optimum or mislabeled specimens or paperwork when encountered

Performs frozen section cutting

Maintain daily logs

Perform quality control procedures using standard laboratory test as directed by CLIA, OSHA, CAP and VA regulatory guidelines

Histotechnologist October 2017 to March 2018

American Specialty Laboratory

Perform immunohistochemistries and manual special stains.

Relieve Lead Histotechnologist for vacations and days off.

QC all slides produced by this dermatopathology laboratory.

Troubleshoot specimens, stains and department as needed.

Tissue Analysis Technician September 2016 to October 2017

UCLA/Olive View Medical Center

●Performed routine and complex histopathology laboratory procedures involving processing, embedding, cutting, special staining and immunohistochemical staining of tissue.

●Trains new staff

Histopathology Technician October 2015 to February 2016

Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Administration MC, Charleston, SC

●Gross surgical specimens and sectioning

●Performed routine and complex histopathology laboratory procedures involving processing, embedding, cutting, special staining and immunohistochemical staining of tissue.

●Worked in collaboration with Imaging to determine if Kidney specimen collection is sufficient for diagnostic testing

Histopathology Technician February 2015 to October 2015

William Heffner Veterans Administration MC, Salisbury, NC

●Performed advanced staining to include immunohistochemistries and special stains.

●Routine H&E staining to include paraffin embedding and microtomy.

●Performs frozen section cutting

●Trains staff

●Perform quality control procedures using standard laboratory test as directed by CLIA, OSHA, CAP and VA regulatory guidelines

●Handle problems and descrepancies that occur in routine work and offer suggestions.

●Routinely seek opportunities to improve processes

Histotechnologist July 2013 to November 2014

Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC

●Performed advanced staining to include immunohistochemistries and special stains.

●Routine H&E staining to include paraffin embedding, microtomy, and biopsy grossing.

●Lead Histotechnologist on Saturdays.

●Involved in writing procedures and introducing new techniques for advancing methodologies to include Tissue Transfer Technique.

●Worked in MOHS Clinic PRN.

●Gross surgical specimens and sectioning

●Made recommendations which had significant impact on

●Used Lean Six Sigma processes to develop or revise standard operating procedures and established performance standards to improve testing and cut cost. Provides technical guidance for the development of procedures to optimize resource utilization, assure quality of work performed, and promote efficiency and productivity.

●Worked in collaboration with Imaging to determine if Kidney specimen collection is sufficient for diagnostic testing

●Worked up specialty testing ie. Muscle biopsies, Kidney biopsies, bone marrows

●Trained new staff, residents and students

●Formulates plans to implement Service policies.

●Scheduling

Lead Histotechnologist November 2010 to October 2012

Genzyme Genetics / Lab Corp / Integrated Oncology, Marina del Rey, CA

●Performed in the general histology laboratory to include paraffin microtomy, tissue grossing, processing, routine and special staining.

●Gross specimens and sectioning

●Shared knowledge and experience in training and assisting other staff members.

●Orders supplies

●Time management

●Scheduling and staffing

●Trained new staff

●Develop standards and procedures where none exist to ensure compliance with established regulations for successful accreditation of the laboratory and organization.

●Scheduling

Histology Technician July 2004 to September 2010

Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center, Honolulu, HI

●Performed routine and complex histopathology laboratory procedures involving processing, embedding, cutting, special staining and immunohistochemical staining of tissue.

●Train new staff

●Handle problems and discrepancies that occur in routine works and offer solutions.

●Routinely seek opportunities to improve processes.

Medical Laboratory Technician II 1985 to 2004 (1991 to 2000 part-time)

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

●Medical Laboratory Technician II- handled all areas of clinical and surgical pathology

Histology Supervisor 1994 to 1998

Bay Harbor Hospital, Lomita, CA

●Processed, embedded and stained H&E, special and IHC manual staining.

●Handled all daily functions of ordering supplies and staff scheduling.

●Time management

Grossroom Technician 1983

Madigan Medical Center, Tacoma, WA

●Grossed specimens

●Assisted with autopsies.

●Trained new staff, residents and students

Laboratory Technician-Histology Technician 1980 to 1990

Army/Army Reserve – Active Duty, Los Angeles, CA

●Performed in all phases of acute care for hospital laboratory.

Education and Professional Development

Histology Technician Certification # 20050 2005 to Present

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Bachelor of Science in Public Health 2000

Successful Completion of Physician Assistant Program

Magna Cum Laude – Dean’s List

Charles Drew University

Goals

●Continuing education for a Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration with a minor in Business

●Ongoing professional development in histotechnology and related laboratory skills

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