histotech

Najiyyah C. Harris

**** *. ******** ******, **********, DE 198**-***-*** 8282 *******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE/CAREER OBJECTIVE

Dynamic, energetic professional with excellent people skills and sound knowledge of Allied Health roles, wants to

bring education, experience and training to a new challenge in the Human Services profession. With 5+ years of

direct customer service experience and 8+ years in Histotechnology, this professional has demonstrated the ability to

work successfully in detail-oriented, time sensitive environments within the healthcare sector to meet organizational

needs. Pursuing career change to focus on advocacy for individual or community health and behavioral wellness.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / SKILLS

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science, Wilmington University, Graduating August 2011

Relevant coursework - Psychology, Interpersonal Relations, Sociology, Human Behavior

Associate Degree in Allied Health, Delaware Technical & Community College, Completed May 2005

Certificate in Health Career Studies, Delaware Technical & Community College

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

8+ years of customer service

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organized, creative and driven

Motivate and support individuals

Microsoft Office Suite/MAC products

Ability to follow written/verbal instructions

Work effectively independently or with team

LABOROTORY SKILLS

Microscopic evaluation of tissue for Histology

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, physiology

Applying meticulous attention to detail

Ability to follow laboratory protocols

Knowledge of precision lab equipment

Ability to interpret regulatory information

Medical and lab terminology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - Dermatology Histotechnologist II 02/08 05/11

Worked as one of 6 Histology lab technicians working with supervisory staff to complete assignments in the

main Dermatology lab at one of the nation s premier research and training university

Followed established department and industry protocols to prepare, cut and stain tissue specimens for

microscopic examination by pathologists in a timely manner; worked rotational shifts to

Used guidelines to troubleshoot tissue identification and tissue slide preparations

CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL - Surgical Lab Histotechnologist II 10/05 02/08

Earned ASCP Certification from the National Society of Histologic Technicians

Performed quality control (QC) on finished slide preparation and maintained required documentation of all

procedures and laboratory equipment.

Prepared slides of body tissue for microscopic examination by freezing and cutting tissues, mounting them on

slides and staining them with special dyes to make them visible under a microscope for medical diagnosis.

WSFS BANK, Chester, PA Financial Advisor 01/98 01/00

Worked with customers to open or upgraded accounts and sold bank products or services based on client needs.

Developed and updated detailed financial records; used financial reporting data to spot trends or resolve issues.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / COMMUNITY

American Society for Clinical Pathology, Member since 2005

ASCP Certification from the National Society of Histology Technician, October 2005

Volunteer associate for Adult Literacy Program

Act as a community volunteer and advocate to support civic events

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