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Histology Laboratory Technician Resume
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| Desired Industry: Healthcare |
SpiderID: 84635 |
| Desired Job Location: Stockton, California |
Date Posted: 6/14/2024 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: June 2024 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: No |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective:
Systematic and detail-oriented professional, with hands-on experience within histology laboratory, including immunohistochemistry (IHC) screening and gross examination for diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Experience:
PATHNOSTICS – IRVINE, CA
Histology Laboratory Technician II: Oct 2020—May 2024
Oversaw 10 grossing laboratory technicians while collaborating with cross-trained lab technicians, histotechnologists, leads, supervisors/managers to guarantee timely completion of work during periods of understaffing or high-volume shift
Assisted the supervisor in the daily oversight of the Grossing Department, which included the following responsibilities:
- Quality processing, accessioning, labeling, fixation, grossing, and staining of surgical samples, including gastrointestinal, prostate, bladder, gynecological, testicular, vasectomy, and dermatological;
- Documentation and transcription of gross descriptions onto Laboratory Information System (LIS);
- Embedding of processed tissues in paraffin;
- Preparation of standard chemical solutions;
- Inventory, ordering, and restocking of department supplies;
- Delegation of assignments and follow-up of employees to manage daily workflow to ensure optimal daily workflow efficiency;
- Training and development of new hires by consistently providing feedback and suggestions; and
- Arrangement of department schedules and daily task rotation
Maintained strict adherence to established laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIAs), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules, company regulations, and IT and computer systems protocols
Performed routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment, which involves troubleshooting minor equipment failures, documenting remedial repairs, and assisting in machine verifications
Ensured cleanliness of laboratory space and department areas by conducting routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
Rendered effectual support in answering employee questions, resolving problems, and escalating complex issues to the grossing and IHC supervisor along with the histology manager
Assumed responsibility for routine and non-routine IHC activities, including the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation; manual and automated cover slipping of stained slides; preparation of solutions and reagents for special stains procedures; quality checking of slides; testing of controls using microscope; and filing of paraffin blocks
Documented all control quality and reported unacceptable controls to the IHC lead
Demonstrated basic understating of the microtome and microtomy
HOAG HOSPITAL, COPE HEALTH SCHOLARS – NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Health Scholar Intern, 920 Hours: Apr 2016—May 2022
Provided prompt response to various requests from laboratory professionals, physicians, patients, and administrative staff, such as delivering specimens to the appropriate personnel
Keenly reviewed and updated specimen labels to ensure correct information and conformance with proper patient identification protocols
Carried out safety and sanitation procedures in compliance with hospital safety manual standards
Showed exemplary performance in boosting staff and patient satisfaction, thus receiving the Health Scholar Exemplary Award in 2017
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, 2015
University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
Affiliations:
2024 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Certified (Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers)
American Heart Association (AHA)
2021 Certificate in Patient Experience and Pre-Licensed Clinical Care
University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
Skills:
Tissue Preparation and Processing | Clinical and Laboratory Safety Maintenance
Specimen Handling and Documentation | Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Equipment Maintenance | Inventory Management | Advanced Histological Techniques
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