Histology Technician Quality Control

Betty Perry

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HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN

Professional Summary

Highly skilled Histology Technician with extensive experience in the preparation and analysis of tissue samples. Proficient in every stage of histological processing, from tissue fixation to slide preparation, staining, and examination. Adept at utilizing specialized equipment such as microtomes and cryostats to ensure accurate sectioning of tissue samples. Demonstrated ability to recognize and address factors that may impact procedural accuracy and result quality, with a commitment to maintaining high laboratory standards. Proven track record of excellence in histology gained through work at prestigious medical institutions including the National Institution of Health, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Mayo Clinic.

Skills

• Tissue Processing

• Time Management

• Microscopy

• Communication

• Quality Control

• Instrumentation

• Attention to Detail

• Problem Solving

Professional Experience

Histology Technician

• Prepare thin slices of human tissue on slides for analysis.

• Examine, fix, and process the tissue for proper sample preservation.

• Surround the tissue with paraffin wax in a process called embedding.

• Cut tissue samples with a microtome or cryostat.

• Mount tissue samples on slides.

• Stain the sample to emphasize abnormalities.

• Recognize factors that affect procedures and quality results, and act when corrections are necessary.

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments.

• As needed, manage supplies and laboratory quality-control procedures. Work History

National Institution of Health; Bethesda, MD Histology Technician 06/2022 – 02/2023 Wellspan Hospital; York, PA Histology Technician 02/2022 – 06/2022 John Hopkins Hospital; Bethesda, MD Histology Technician 06/2021 – 09/2021 Fred Hutchinson Hospital; Seattle, WA Histology Technician 01/2021 – 05/2021 Med Pro Lab; Seattle, WA Histology Technician 11/2019 – 03/2020 Kalispell Hospital; Kalispell, MT Histology Technician 01/2019 – 03/2019 Denver VA Medical Center; Aurora, CO Histology Technician 06/2018 – 12/2018 Saint Mary’s Hospital; Saint Louis, MO Histology Technician 05/2016 – 02/2018 Barnes Jewish Hospital; Saint Louis, MO Histology Technician 03/2015 – 02/2016 Education & Certifications

Associate of Science St. Luke’s Hospital Kansas City, MO

Histology Training

Certificate of Completion Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN

Special Staining Technique

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