Pathologists’ Assistant

• Aug 2023 - Present

Histo Technician

• Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

Grossing Technician I

• Jun 2017 - Jul 2021

- Gross examine simple to moderate complexity specimens such as small biopsies (ex. Cervix, GI, ECC, EMB, Core biopsies), skin biopsies, tonsils and adenoids, gallbladders, appendix, femoral heads, digits (fingers, toes), POC, fetus, placentas and breast reductions- Prepare special handling specimens with appropriate protocols for ancillary studies such as Immunofluorescence, Flow Cytometry, Cytogenetics, Microbiology and Gout analysis.- Perform daily decalcification specimen check- Quality control over newly accessioned cases Show less

Histotechnician I

• May 2015 - Jun 2017

- Mastered in performing both routine and complex special procedures (cutting, embedding, levels, special stains and IHC)- Oversaw the stained sections and verified results showing adequate cellular distinction- Labeled and distributed stained slides to the pathologists for reviewing the case- Assisted pathologists with frozen section staining and processing- Integrated cutting and labeling process of control slides for Histology, Special Stains and IHC

Histology Lab Assistant

• Sep 2014 - May 2015

- Facilitated quality control of H&E stained slides; changed and rotated H&E stainer chemicals- Executed processor maintenance and chemical handling- Supported and assisted 20+ histotechnicians for efficient workflow

Histology Lab Assistant (Northwest Hospital)

• Oct 2013 - Sep 2014

- Assisted in frozen section procedure and documented Pathologist’s gross examination during intra-operative consultation- Mastered bone marrow and FNA procedures and Rapid H&E Stain for CT, Radiology, Ultrasound- Accessioned hospital specimens and transferred them to main pathology lab- Polished reagent (hematoxylyn, eosin, xylene, alcohol) recycling and formalin neutralizing skills

Accessioning Lab Assistant

• Dec 2012 - Sep 2013

- Identified specimen codes and accessioned into the computer system based upon appearance and operation procedure of each specimen- Proofread test orders and patient information of accessioned specimens through Patient Verifying program- Accessioned frozen section and bone marrow specimens- Streamlined night surgical specimen returns & forwards process to collaborate swiftly with allied lab partners