Quality Control Physical Therapist

MEHUL PATEL

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Streamwood, IL **107

Home: 630-***-**** Cell: (630) 294- 8585

Email: ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a challenging position in the field of histochemistry/ immunohistochemistry where I can contribute my knowledge and utilize my professional and technical skills as a histotechnologist in diversified areas including skills in analytical thinking, problem solving,

communication, record keeping, presentation, decision maker, team player and expertise in computer skills

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 2000, Rajivgandhi University, Bangalore, India

AS in Histotechnology, 2008, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis

Certified in Histotechnology by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

• Excellent ability to prepare histological slides containing human tissue.

• Outstanding ability to evaluate the quality of fixation, thickness, impregnation and dehydration of tissue.

• Outstanding planning and organizational skills, ordering tasks and priorities to achieve goals accurately and on time in fast-paced laboratory and clinical settings.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving strengths coupled with broad experience in calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting sophisticated equipment.

• Demonstrated leadership talents, providing technical and procedural training to junior colleagues to ensure smooth workflow.

• Great knowledge of histological, biological, chemical and mathematical principles, and of laboratory instrumentation, method principles and techniques.

• Quick learner, hard worker and maintained excellent working relationships with others.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Quest diagnostics, Schaumburg , IL 2008- Present

Histotechnologist

• Perform and proficient in grossing, processing, embedding, microtome, staining, cover slipping and quality control of specimen received and processed into histology department.

• Perform special stain manually and on automated machine for histology and Immunochemistry.

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot all instruments and equipment.

• Prepare samples and reagents for testing according to laboratory policies.

• Keep accurate records of quality control, maintenance and workload data according to laboratory policies.

• Assist pathologist for grossing big specimens and other duties.

• Proficient in monitoring the use of materials, reagents and maintaining inventories for each material stored and used in the laboratory.

Vista Health System, Waukegan, IL 2010

Histotechnologist

• Performed all phases of routine histology including trimming, paraffin embedding, microtome, sectioning, H&E, special stains and QC.

• Prepared tissue specimens utilizing paraffin techniques, frozen techniques including special stains, and IHC.

• Processed IHC test slides independently using Ventana Benchmark Machine

• Performed Special stain manually and using autostainer.

• Experienced with large libraries of antibodies, antibody validations.

• Reviewed slides for overall quality of preparation such as staining intensity, proper cover slipping and stain artifacts to help insure accurate diagnosis.

• Conducted Microtome of frozen sections using cryostat.

• Performed and made cell blocks for cytoprocessing, fine needle aspiration and renal biopsy slide quick processing.

• Assisted pathologist with grossing, cutting bones with wet saw.

• Maintained calibration of equipment and records according to Laboratory procedure.

• Troubleshoot procedural and technical problems.

• Accurately read, interpreted and recorded the results of laboratory tests.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

C.V.S Pharmacy, Streamwood, IL Oct 2006-Jan 2008

Midwest Physical Therapist Center, Elmhurst, IL May 2004-May 2007

Equipment used:

Rotary Microtome, Cryostat, Automated Ventana Benchmark, Automated Special Stain machine, Automated Tissue Processors, Various Autostainers, Ventana Nexes, Tissue Tek Automatic Cover slipper, Xylene Distillers, Light Microscope, Fluorescence Microscope, EM900 Transmission Electron Microscope, Vacuum Infiltrator, Embedding Center, PH Meters, Thermocyclers, Various Scales

Techniques: Trimming, Embedding, Sectioning, H&E / Special Staining (automated and manual), Method Development of New Antibodies, Antibody Preparation / Titration, Tissue Microarray Construction (Paraffin Blocks), Fluorescence in-situ Hybridization (FISH), Cryojane Sectioning, Plastics, Sliding Microtomy, Enzyme Histochemistry, Muscle Enzyme Histochemistry, Immunofluorescence

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Internet. Strong skills in data entry.

HOBBIES: Traveling, Music, Typing, Exercise and Movies

REFERENCE: Available upon request.

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