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0-5 years of experience
Provided comprehensive histology support for up to 25 pathologists at a Central Texas lab, including processing samples, performing a variety of tests, and maintaining and calibrating complex equipment
- Responsible for training new lab staff in a variety of procedures and tests, including successful cross-training of a new histology technician to work independently in less than two weeks
- Prioritized a high volume of test requests to ensure all tests were completed by end of shift, multi-tasking procedures with varying time requirements to complete several projects concurrently
- Developed a strong knowledge base in a variety of lab safety procedures and types of equipment
- Promoted to technician after two years as a lab assistant
0-5 years of experience
Integrally involved in processing and preparing patient tissue specimens examined and analyzed microscopically by a Pathologist. Follow written orders by Physicians and assess gross, process, embed, cut, and stain samples. Manage daily activities in the histology department.
- Assisted with the development of a documentation database for the CAP 2015 Laboratory Accreditation Program; compiled laboratory procedures to push the laboratory to achieve the highest standard of excellence in patient care.
- Collaborated with the Medical Director to compile quality assurance, safety, and consistent standards for staff to maintain service excellence.
- Enter data accurately on the computer, including demographics, grossing descriptions, and clinical diagnosis.
- Perform immunohistochemical staining, quality control, and data review for the laboratory.
- Identify inconsistencies in the data and work closely with upper management to come up with a corrective action.
0-5 years of experience
Successfully completed a 12 week clinical rotation.
- Prepared solutions and reagents for special stains procedures.
- Performed procedure in the frozen section area.
- Examined specimen slides and recorded data.
- Entered and tracked result information and generated result reports.
- Adhered to established safety, infection control, and Universal Precautions.
- Maintained clean and sterilized lab instruments, work area and stock supplies.
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to confirm patient diagnosis
- Prepared slides and organized/distributed them to the correct pathologist; reviewed specimen slides prior to delivery to pathologists to ensure sample and slide integrity
- Ensured compliance with HIPPA, body substance isolation, and disease control regulations at all times in order to ensure the safety of self and others
- Provided on-the-job training and mentorship to candidates for the Histology Technician position
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in the research of Multinucleated Sphere Unknown (MSX) Disease in the Eastern Oyster
- Administered histological examinations of paraffin embedded tissue sections by using light microscopy
- Validated and compiled data for research purposes
- Performed library research on lab related literature
10+ years of experience
Managed Histology Lab and two staff members. Ensured best practices in preparing, processing, and recording of tissue specimens for Pathologists. Specialized in Dermatopathology.
- Procedures included: accessioning all specimens, embedding, cutting, frozen sections, identification of origin and type, grossing specimens, preparing reagents and dyes, routine and special staining, cover slipping, labeling, recording and graphing, and notating variant results.
- Created and maintained lab procedures; trained new personnel and provided technical assistance to new employees and students; ensured strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Utilized various hospital information systems and provided administrative support including typing reports, ordering supplies, and maintaining records.
- Assisted Radiology with fine needle aspirations and various other fluids.
0-5 years of experience
Performed special staining procedures when requested.
- Prepared microscopic slides on human tissue for diagnostic purposes.
- Processed specimen accessioning to include all manual and computerized entry.
- Evaluated the adequacy of stains and chemicals for use and adjusted accordingly.
- Followed the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, tested analyses,
- Maintained records to demonstrate that proficiency testing samples were tested in the same
0-5 years of experience
Ensured proper accessioning, labeling, and processing of paperwork for 290,000 tissue samples
- Performed embedding and microtomy of embedded tissue
- Embedded 600 cases a day
- Prepared slides for Hematoxylin and Eosin staining
- Performed cover slipping of stained slides
- Prepared solutions and reagents for special stain and IHC procedures.
- Maintained slide files and records for 290,000 cases
- Trained new employees in embedding procedures and participated in Quality Assurance
0-5 years of experience
Independently accessioned cases; processed and embedded variety of tissue types.
- Independently performed surgical, biopsy and autopsy microtomy; manual and automatic stains; cryotomy. QC/QA and preventive procedures for automated machines, staining quality and troubleshooting.
- Performed frozen section protocols (sentinel node, dermatology) and maintained supplies and equipment at outpatient surgery center.
- Maintained a turnaround time of 10-24 hours for 98% of surgical and frozen section cases.
- Ensured lab is always compliant with CAP/JCAHO Standards.
- Assists in duties as deemed necessary by the Head, Surgical Pathology or Histology Supervisor.
10+ years of experience
Completed certification exam
- Performed IHC staining
- Manually completed special staining as well as automated staining
- Developed extensive experience in embedding, processing and cutting small skins and biopsies over five year period
- Trained on Shandon Tissue Processor
- Accurately and efficiently fulfilled all basic duties of Histology Technician
0-5 years of experience
Designed and implemented procedures for technical applications such as routine E and H slides, and special stains
- Prepared histologic slides for human tissue samples by processing, cutting, embedding, staining and mounting
- Conducted gross room descriptions of anatomic specimens
- Assessed adequacy of chemicals and stains
- Prepared specimens for processing
- Embedded tissue correctly as required by the respective department
0-5 years of experience
Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or micro incinerate tissue samples.
- Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
- Freeze tissue specimens
- Embed tissue specimens into tissue freezing medium.
- Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.
- Maintain laboratory equipment such as microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths
- Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies and equipment
0-5 years of experience
Managed and trained 3 student workers, ensuring safe laboratory practices during shifts.
- Processing, cutting and staining of histological tissues for microscopy.
- Performed cryo-sectioning of frozen specimens for specialized staining in veterinary diagnostics.
- Maintained chemical inventory and ordering of supplies for laboratory.
0-5 years of experience
Roomed patients, obtained and documented vital signs, documented full patient history and chief complaint.
- Prepared patient’s for surgical procedure, injected local anesthetic in preparation of surgery.
- Documented physician’s findings into electronic medical record and prepared operative notes.
- Assisted in surgery, removal of skin cancer and reconstruction. Performed wound care and applied post- surgical bandages.
- Removed sutures, cleaned post-operative wounds.
- Implemented procedures necessary for routine H&E slides and other technical procedures as required.
- Prepared Histologic slides containing human tissue sections by processing, embedding, cutting, mounting and staining.
- Maintained all CLIA documentation to demonstrate that proficiency testing samples were tested in the same
- Responsible for interviewing and training new employees in the lab and clinic.
- Answered phones, checked in patients, verified insurance and collected copays and deductibles.
- Operated and maintained surgical and laboratory equipment.
0-5 years of experience
- Improved microtomy with skin biopsies
- Identified problems that may possibly affect test performance or reporting of test results and resolved those issues immediately.
- Performed routine processing, cutting, and hematoxylin and eosin staining.
- Strong attention to detail
- Embedded tissue correctly within timeframes prescribed by the department.
0-5 years of experience
Receive scan and re-label samples and complete tracking documentation using in-track location software applications.
- Prepare pathology materials and data for shipment and archiving.
- Assist with and perform basic histology procedures (trimming, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and cover slipping).
- Control and maintain repository conditions (usually in walk-in freezers).
- Check shipping manifests for shipment verification and process shipment to client upon request. Pulling and processing pathological samples for shipment upon request.
- Implement and verify all Standard Operational and Safety procedures and report any irregularities. Work with dry ice and liquid nitrogen.
0-5 years of experience
Embed routine histology specimens in a quick and accurate manner
- Cut all specimens per established lab protocols in a highly efficient manner
- Perform a wide variety of special staining techniques as requested by the pathologists
- Maintain tissue processors
- Change solutions on processors daily to facilitate adequate processing of all tissue samples
- Perform case allocation for manager when needed
0-5 years of experience
Performed 2 yrs hands on clinical training of Histological duties in Pathology Dept.
- Accessioned specimens via manual computerized entry.
- Prepared histology slides containing human tissue sections by processing,
- Followed Standard Operations for specimen handling and processing.
- Accurately and timely microtome cut autopsy, biopsy, and various routine
- Implemented procedures necessary for routine H&E stains and IHC methods as required.
- Manually and automatically prepare stock and working solutions for various special stains methods (Periodic Acid Schiff, Trichrome, Elastic, Reticular, Acid Fast
- Under direct supervision of Pathologist, observed simple gross room descriptions of anatomic specimens and assisted with simple preparation of these specimens for processing including use of frozen section technique.
- Performed Immunohistochemical stains on a variety of tissues via Dako and Ventana
- Performed Quality Control/Quality Assurance methods of calibrations, cutting controls, and maintain equipment.
6-10 years of experience
Performed embedding and microtomy of surgical pathology and cytology specimens
- Conducted frozen sections of surgical specimens
- Collaborated with pathologists and surgeons regarding various pathological diagnoses
- Conducted special and immunohistochemical staining of microscopic tissue slides
0-5 years of experience
Performs histology processing, cutting, and staining of tissue for pathologist review.
- Performs routine maintenance duties to support the functions of the department.
- Performs immunohistochemistry using the Ventana Benchmark and Leica Bond III machines and special staining procedures manually or using the Ventana special stainer.
- Follows established blood borne pathogen, safety, and hazardous procedures and the disposal of bio hazardous waste consistent with safety policy and procedures.
- Correctly label specimens, apply correct requisitions with each case, and distribute cases to the correct resident/pathologist.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for embedding different types of biopsy & surgical specimen
- Responsible for accessioning and data entry after ensuring specimen arrives
- Responsible for dissection and preparing tissue for cassettes, gross core needle biopsy and all anatomical pathology specimens.
- Responsible for special stains like H. Pylori, AB/PAS, Trichrome, MUC-6 etc by Ventana & benchmark stainers
- Responsible for IHC (Immuno Histo Chemistry) staining like PIN-4, PBBC etc by bond stainer.
- Responsible for cutting all kind of surgical specimens and biopsy.
0-5 years of experience
Embedded surgical, dermatology, and autopsy tissues.
- Performed microtomy, H&E, and special staining of surgical, dermatology, and autopsy tissues.
- Performed immunohistochemistry stains on Ventana stainer as requested by the pathologist.
- Assisted the research staff as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Solely responsible for running the histology department in small veterinary pathology laboratory
- Gross trimming, paraffin embedding, microtomy, and automated H&E staining of slides
- Use and maintenance of tissue processor (VIP and Tissue Tek rotary) and stainer
- Coordination of chemical waste disposal
- Development of Standard Operating Procedures for the histology laboratory
- Some veterinary microbiology
6-10 years of experience
- Experience with special staining and immunohistochemistry.
- Performed hand staining of frozen sections for pathologist in surgical setting.
- Assisted pathologist and pathologist’s assistance with surgical gross.
- Prepared cytospins and cell blocks, and performed PAP stains for cytology specimens.
- Accessioned and filed all tissue, blocks, and slides.
0-5 years of experience
- Grossed, measured, drew and documented skin specimens
- Operated tissue processor, stainer and cover slipper
- Cut tissue blocks and stained for Gram, PASD, elastin, melanin and Alcian Blue
- Scanned, accessioned, verified specimen ID and labeled glass slides
- Prepared slides for outside testing and entered charges
0-5 years of experience
- Proficient in trimming tissues, tissue processing, trimming bones on Exakt Diamond Band Saw, and Microtomy
- Consistently achieve 40% above expected productivity while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail
- Adapt processes to accommodate client requests
- Find and fix errors in product and paperwork and investigate
0-5 years of experience
Trims specimens into blocks and fixes tissue into formalin or other fixing solution.
- Dehydrates tissue sections by immersion I acetone or alcohol baths.
- Clears sections by use of special liquid reagents.
- Impregnates sections with paraffin in vacuum.
- Prepares specimens by frozen section method.
- Prepares micro sections of ophthalmological and bony specimens.
0-5 years of experience
Lead technician on Immunohistochemistry stains
- Process routine specimens for pathology review
- Grossed small biopsies and cytology specimens
- Responsible for new employee training
- Implemented new procedures with emphasis on QC, CLIA, and CAP guidelines
- Documented all equipment maintenance and repairs
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality
0-5 years of experience
Process tissue samples for Pathologist using grossing, embedding, microtome, staining and special staining techniques.
- Perform laboratory analyses and tests while prepare samples, setup up instruments, interpret and release the results to clients.
- Assure accurate and timely deliver caseworks to on-site and off-site Pathologists.
- Maintain and troubleshoot virtual microscopy (VM) system, organize and achieve pending and completed VM cases.
0-5 years of experience
Implemented procedures necessary for routine slides, special stains and other technical procedures as required
- Prepared histologic slides containing human tissue sections by processing, embedding, cutting, mounting and staining.
- Accurately prepared slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis with minimal requests for reprocessing, re-cutting or re-staining
- Embedded tissue correctly within timeframes prescribed by the department
0-5 years of experience
Trained six new employees on all histological techniques used within the lab.
- Performed routine/non-routine histology techniques on all human surgical and autopsy tissue.
- Techniques include, but not limited to: special stains on required tissue and IHC.
- Cryostat sectioning.
- Data entry on surgical patients.
- Handling incoming inter-departmental Histological Test Requests and incoming calls to department.
- Working knowledge of Windows 98, spreadsheets, word processing and e-mail applications.
0-5 years of experience
- Responsibilities include routine histology, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy and special stains.
- Identify tissue structures, cell components and staining characteristics, relate these to physiologic functions, implement and evaluate new techniques and procedures, make quality control judgments and apply principles of management and education methodology when appropriate.
- Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.
- Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
- Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
0-5 years of experience
Prepare histologic slides containing human tissue sections for microscopic diagnosis by cutting, mounting and staining
- Cut on average (150) blocks per day with minimal requests for re-cutting
- Maintain quality assurance, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting for tissue processors, automated strainers, embedding stations, microtomes, stain lines, coverslipper
- Handle slide distribution duties; train new employees; maintain documentation
0-5 years of experience
Accessioning, processing, embedding, and microtomy of surgical tissue specimens.
- Preparing slides and performing special stains manually, including: GMS/PCP, PAS, Elastic, Reticulin, Congo Red, Warthin-Starry, AFB, Iron, and Trichrome.
- Assisiting in the collection of bone marrow specimens. Preparing smear slides and processing of the bone marrow specimen upon collection.
- Performing and staining frozen sections.
- Processing body fluids for cytology and preparing cytospin slides for PAP staining.
- Tracking inventory, placing orders, establishing pricing.
- Writing new procedures as well as revising and improving procedures already in use.
- Continually working on process improvement, safety and LEAN in the laboratory.
- Instrumentation Experience: Leica ASP300S tissue processors, CBG Biosciences Solvent Recycler, Leica Cryostat, Thermo Scientific Printmate.
0-5 years of experience
- Processed Mohs frozen sections for 4 Mohs surgeons in this practice.
- Routine H&E staining, Requested special stains per doctors request
- Ordered supplies & maintained laboratory inventory
- Medical Records trainee
- Provided patient & biopsy count for review & follow-up by laboratory supervisor
- Requested special stains per doctors request, along with standing orders
0-5 years of experience
- Processed, embedded, sectioned, and stained tissue samples for microscopic evaluation for hospital-based pathology laboratory.
- Worked closely with and provided assistance to necropsy technicians.
- Processed gynecological and non-gynecological cytology specimens.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, including vacuum infiltration processor, tissue embedding console, xylene/alcohol recycler, microscope, and microtome.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPPA regulations.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed H&E stains through processing, embedding, cutting and coverslipping
- Filed blocks and slides as needed
- Entered and ordered tests for send-off to Mayo testing as requested by physicians
- Cut extra slides to be sent to Little Rock for IHC Staining
- Assisted Microbiology with specimen set-up
10+ years of experience
Review specimen received, assisting with specimen grossing, tissue processing procedures, microtomy, slide preparation, slide staining, special staining procedures, slide quality checks, assisting with fine needle aspiration and other cytology procedures.
- Ensure that all solutions and chemicals are properly prepared and in place and that automatic equipment is in working order.
- Prepare varied stains, solutions and other compounds used in histological processes following laboratory procedures
- Coordinate simultaneous procedures with complete accuracy and demonstrate the flexibility to adjust schedule changes in response to STAT orders, emergency situations, or fluctuations in laboratory workload.
- Maintain absolute integrity in the accurate performance and reporting of results. Observes professional discretion with patient information.
0-5 years of experience
Recognize complex soft tissue from the upper/lower GI. Skin Excisions, Gyn, prostate core specimens while performing appropriate dissections and inking procedures; furthermore inputting a gross description which includes size and type of specimen on a voice recognition program.
- Paraffin embedding of Skin. GI, Prostate, GYN, skin and Kidney tissue.
- Operation of the (THERMO) tissue processor.
- Operation of CBG Xylene and Formalin recycler.
- H & E staining and operation of Leica microtome. Special stains, manual Immunohistochemistry stain.
0-5 years of experience
Assist pathology professionals with Immunohistochemistry, Specimen processing, Embedding, Slide Preparation, Microtomy, Staining, and other technical procedures performed in the laboratory.
- Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
- Troubleshoots minor equipment failures.
- Adheres to laboratory’s quality control policies and documents all quality control activities
- Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulation
- Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as required.
0-5 years of experience
Performed 150+ procedures per day
- Duties included: Embedding, cutting slides, block filing and retrieval.
- Having a thorough knowledge of processing sequence and distribution procedures.
- Troubleshooting lab equipment and procedure issues.
- Equipment: Tissue Processor, embedder, microtome, stainer, and cover slipper.
0-5 years of experience
Performed 50+ procedures per day
- Duties included: Processing, embedding, cutting, FNAs, staining and cover slipping, and immunohistochemistry.
- Performed special stains, preparing cytology specimens and making solutions
- Equipment: Tissue processor, embedder, hand staining, and microtome.
0-5 years of experience
- Lead Histology technician responsible for cutting and embedding of 200 plus surgical specimens daily
- Assist with the performance of daily stains, and calculation of workloads
- Implements, and reviews requirements for on-the-job training
- Maintains competency files on self
- Reviews lab operating technical procedures
- Submits request and maintains supplies and equipment
0-5 years of experience
Accurately prepared slides from a variety of tissue for microscopic examination and diagnosis with minimal requests for re-cutting.
- Perform routine H and E, and special stains when requested.
- Prepare solutions and reagents for special stains.
- Competent in trimming and preparing tissues for processing
- Skilled in paraffin embedding.
10+ years of experience
- Responsibilities include processing, embedding and microtomy of all surgical tissues
- Knowledge/Troubleshooting of Pathology Laboratory Information System (PowerPath) and other duties as assigned
- Accurately processing surgical pathology specimens through the Pathology Laboratory information System (PowerPath)
- Meet CLIA-88 regulations through 1491) for high complexity testing
6-10 years of experience
Special Stains Coordinator since 2002
- Perform histological procedures including special stains, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, cover slipping and labeling.
- Accurately cut 35 blocks per hour and Embeds 70 blocks per hour.
- Gross a variety of specimens from prostate to dermatology biopsies.
0-5 years of experience
Embed and cut surgical, dermatology (skin and gastric biopsies), prostate biopsies, liver biopsies and prostate whole mounts.
- Special Stains: AFB, PAS, GMS, Alican Blue, Fe, Mucin and Gram on the Ventana machine. Perform Special stains by hand includes the Gram and Oil Red O.
- Change the H&E stainer daily and maintain the Quality control procedure manual. Sign out area, file and count blocks.
- Maintain ten tissue processors on a daily basic and troubleshoot the processors.
6-10 years of experience
Perform routine histopathological tests for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease.
- Accession specimens that come into the laboratory from the operating rooms and outside clinics
- Perform frozen sections on fresh tissue for speedy pathology results
- Medical administrative duties including operation of Cerner software and electronic medical records system
0-5 years of experience
- Perform technical procedures required in the preparation of tissue specimens for pathological or research examination
- Perform routine histology procedures according to established guidelines, such as processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and coverslipping of tissue specimens
- Embed tissue sections into paraffin blocks; cut paraffin blocks using microtome 160 averages; per shift. Perform sectioning of H&E and Immunohistochemistry specimens. run Immuno machine
- Preventive maintenance, in accordance with established guidelines, that enhances and improves the quality of the histology work done in the lab
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