Histology Technician Medical Billing

VANESSA PRECIADO

adxn3q@r.postjobfree.com 951-***-**** Beaumont, CA 92223

Summary

Goal-oriented Histology Technician familiar with all the tools and resources used for conducting appropriate testing in the laboratory. Offering 20 years of solid experience in the field of pathological sciences. A sound understanding of principles in infection control for sterilizing equipment. Areas of expertise include dermatopathology and autopsy. Astute researcher with successful track record in specimen preparation to support operational efficiency. Proven history of superior performance and accurate results in fast-paced settings. Excellent slide preparation and specimen processing talents. Prepares and maintains all job-related equipment, including Leica Embedded, microtome, and processor.

Skills

• Specimens collection and processing • Equipment maintenance

• Histologic slides preparation

• Chemical and stain assessment

• Reports preparation and creation • Specimen processing

• Organizational skills

Experience

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Colton, CA

Histology Technician

02/2008 - 07/2019

• MS Office

• Collaboration

• Troubleshooting

• Maintenance & Repair • Multitasking

• Medical billing

• Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples via processing, cutting, embedding, staining and mounting.

• Assessed the adequacy of chemicals and stains.

• Recorded number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling. • Assisted the pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens.

• Embedded specimens into blocks and fixed tissues in formalin.

• Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.

• Disposed of specimens after completed testing procedures.

• Recognized and addressed staining problems.

• Cleaned and operated tissue processors according to schedules.

• Performed routine and specialized histology staining procedures.

• Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.

• Identified opportunities for process and efficiency improvements.

• Calibrated embedding center and washed metal base molds.

• Prepared slides for microscopic examination and analysis.

• Maintained neat, organized and confidential written records.

• Cut prepared blocks of tissue utilizing complex machinery.

• Tracked and maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.

• Received, logged and assessed quality of specimens received.

• Embedded tissue specimen and other material into paraffin wax blocks,

infiltrating with wax.

• Performed electron microscopy or mass spectrometry to analyze pieces.

• Compiled and maintained records of preventive maintenance and instrument

performance according to schedule and regulations.

• Examined microscopic slides to determine support for laboratory requirements

and expectations.

• Sorted and labeled materials in preparation for shipment.

Education and Training

American Society Of Clinical Pathology California Some College in Science and Pathology

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