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I write the questions for Histology continuing education certification.

Routine histology, Immunohistochemistry, special stains, etc.

Routine histology, send outs and grossing Dermatology specimens.

• Grossing tissue specimen’s • Entering gross dictation and billing• Routine Histology (Processing, Embedding, Cutting, H&E and Special Staining (both Manual), Coverslipping (Manual)• Cutting Immuno and Special Stain Controls and Patient tissues• Biocare Nemesis (Similar to Dako) Immunohistochemistry (we use concentrates so making dilutions and titrations)• Labeling slides • Preparing cases for send-out for consultation• Updating SDS sheets (formerly MSDS)• Writing and updating Policy and Procedure Manuals• Computer skills (Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Payclock, Orchard, Intergy EHR)• Copying, Faxing and Scanning Information• Text and Email Communications• Assisting Histology students in Histology Procedures• Entering specials and Immunos into computer for worklist and billing• Sending out specimens to appropriate outside laboratories for specialized staining or genetic workups.

Responsibilities:• Frozens sections• Labeling slides and distributing to the appropriate Pathologist/Hospital• Dako Immunohistochemistry (testing controls, working up new antibodies, running current antibodies)• Slide Preparation for Pathologist • Using Cerner for look up, canceling test, printing reports and labels, etc.• Routine Histology (Embedding, Cutting, H&E and Special Staining, Coverslipping)• Cutting Immuno and Special Stain Controls• Handling Send Outs• Organizing Lab• Filing• Faxing and Scanning Information• Text and Email Communications• Assisting with FNA and Bone Marrow procedures• MOHS one day a week• Cytology Preparation (cytospins and creating cell block, pap, diff quick and H&E staining)• Obtaining quotes for new equipment• Writing new and updating old procedures• Troubleshooting all histology issues• Maintaining inventory

Histotechnologist (went from Contractor to Full Time 40+hr/wk) Responsibilities: • Frozens sections• Dako Immunohistochemistry (testing controls, working up new antibodies, running current antibodies)• Slide Preparation for Pathologist • Accessioning• Computer skills (Dako)• Routine Histology (Embedding, Cutting, H&E and Special Staining, Coverslipping)• Cutting Immuno and Special Stain Controls• Handling Send Outs• Organizing Lab• Filing• Faxing and Scanning Information• Text and Email Communications• Assisting with FNA staining• Cytology Preparation (cytospins and creating cell block, pap, diff quick and H&E staining)• Ordering Supplies• Obtaining quotes for new equipment• Writing new and updating old procedures• Troubleshooting all histology issues• Maintaining inventory• This lab is completely manual with the exception of the Dako Auto Stainer, Accessioning is hand written not computerized.Achievements:• Immediately performing frozen sections, embedding, cutting, staining, coverslipping and Immunohistochemistry• Re - Worked all antibodies with proper controls• Added several new antibodies• Worked up all special stains• Updated control blocks• Collecting new data for inspections

Histotechnologist (Temporary Contract work -Full Time 40+hr/wk) August 2016 - November 2016 Assignment: Lower Keys Medical Center, Key West, FloridaResponsibilities: • Frozens sections• Dako Immunohistochemistry• Slide Preparation for Pathologist • Accessioning• Computer skills (Dako)• Routine Histology (Embedding, Cutting, H&E and Special Staining, Coverslipping)• Cutting Immuno and Special Stain Controls• Handling Send Outs• Organizing Lab• Filing• Internet timecard• Faxing and Scanning Information• Text and Email Communications• Setting up Travel • Setting up Hotspot connections via phone and tablet• Setting up Wireless Printer connection • This lab is completely manual with the exception of the Dako Auto Stainer, Accessioning is hand written not computerized.Achievements:• Immediately performing frozen sections, embedding, cutting, staining, coverslipping and Immunohistochemistry

Responsibilities: • Logging patient information into computer system ESmartlog• Processing patient medical records for send out using ESmart Link• Quality checking medical records for send out• Computer skills (ESmartLog, Esmart Link, Outlook, Intranet, Internet, multiple hospital and clinic Electronic Medical Records (EMR),)• Answering phones• Troubleshooting customer problems• Internet timecard• Faxing and Scanning Information• Text and Email Communications• Internet Researching• Setting up Travel • Setting up Hotspot connections via phone and tablet• Scanning medical records at remote sitesAchievements:• Jumped in and learned methods quickly to assist in helping short staffed officeReason for leaving: Took this position while trying to find Histology position in Florida. I was contacted by a recruiter for Histology job in Florida so decided to take the contract position as it may lead to a permanent position.

Histotechnologist (Temporary Contract work -Full Time 40+hr/wk) June 2015 – Aug 2015 Assignment: Banner (formerly: University Medical Center of Arizona)Responsibilities: • Frozens sections: Heart, Kidney and Skin for Immunoflourescence (automated and manual staining)• Ventana Immunohistochemistry• Slide Preparation for Pathologist • Computer skills (Ventana Vantage, Ventana Benchmark and Ultra)• Routine Histology (Embedding, Cutting, H&E and Special Staining, Coverslipping)• Cutting Immuno and Special Stain Controls• Internet timecard• Faxing and Scanning Information• Text and Email Communications• Setting up Travel • Setting up Hotspot connections via phone and tablet• Setting up Wireless Printer connection Achievements:• Immediately helpful with embedding, cutting, and immunohistochemistry

Histotechnologist (Full Time 50+hr/wk) August 2014 – June 2015 Responsibilities: • Accessioning (entering patient data into the computer)• Grossing and Fine Needle Aspirate Assistant• Frozen Sections• Specimen Pickup• Slide Preparation for Pathologist • Computer skills (Internet, Outlook, Thunderbird, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel)• Routine Histology (Embedding, Cutting, Staining, Coverslipping)• Answering phones• Training• Text and Email Communications• Send-outs• Scanning and Faxing information• Internet research• Researching and resolving customer issues• Review and editing of policies and procedures• Filing• Ordering suppliesAchievements:• Assisted is set-up of new grossing area• Created PARS list for ordering supplies• Tracked specimens retrieving lost or missing specimens

Responsibilities:• Accessioning (entering patient data into the computer)• Grossing Assistant • Specimen Pick-up• Basic Histology (Processing, Embedding, Microtomy, Special Staining, Coverslipping, Labeling)• Specialized Histology (Immunohistochemistry)• Computer skills (Internet, Outlook, Thunderbird, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel)• Specimen Send-outs• Answering phones• Email Communications• Scanning and Faxing information• Internet research• Searching for controls for Immuno and Special Staining• Cutting controls• Researching and resolving customer issues• Filing• Entered BillingAchievements:• Optimized Immunostaining protocols on old Immunostainer• Set – up new Ventana Immunostainer with new protocols • Validated both Ventana Immunostainers• Wrote Immuno Protocols

From April 2009 to July I Supervised the Histology Department, however, in July 2011, due to reorganization and elimination almost all middle management in the organization, my Supervisory position was restructured to a Senior Technician position. Responsibilities:• Supervisor• Accessioning (entering patient data into the computer)• Basic Histology (Processing, Embedding, Microtomy, Special Staining, Coverslipping, Labeling)• Frozen Sections• Computer skills (Internet, Outlook, Thunderbird, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel)Specimen Send Outs• Answering Phones• Email Communications• Scanning and Faxing information• Internet research• Problem Resolution• Billing• Researching and resolving customer issues• Review, Writing and Editing of policies and procedures• Filing• Ordering supplies• Quality Assurance and Quality Safety officer• QA/QC inspector• Cost control through innovative ideasAchievements:• Became Certified CAP Inspector• In first month saved Laboratory over $7000• At three months team instituted modifications saving laboratory over $4500• Utilized some of savings to purchase much needed automation• Passed Inspections with zero deficiencies• Optimized techniques resulting in faster turn-around times

Manager Histology (Full Time 40+hr/wk) Aug. 2008 to Jan. 2009Responsibilities:• Management• Computer skills (Internet, Outlook, Thunderbird, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel)• Dermatopathology• Equipment Troubleshooting• Hiring and Disciplinary of Employees • Email Communications• Training• Scanning and Faxing information• Internet research• Problem Resolution• Billing• Review, Writing and Editing of policies and procedures• Ordering supplies• Quality Assurance and Quality Safety officer• Cost control through innovative ideas Achievements:• In my first 2 months I brought in new safety procedures and signage • I brought in new equipment for special staining• Worked with field reps to get our slide and block labeling system operating smoothly • Wrote detailed procedures• Created a new program for tissue processing which decreased turn around times• Corrected the issue of tissue falling off slides during Immunohistochemistry• Corrected three special staining techniques that were not working consistently• Improved an immuno stain that was not working Reason for leaving: I was laid off due to economic down turn 2008-09.

Manager /Research Coordinator II (Med. College of WI) (Full Time 50+hr/wk) Jan. 2006- Aug. 2008Histology Technician II (Children’s Hospital of WI) (Full Time 40+hr/wk) Dec. 2004- Jan. 2007 Began career as a Histology Tech II then Director was opening a Core Research Laboratory she asked me to manage this new venture.Responsibilities:• Management• Designed and set-up Core• Accessioning (entering patient data into the computer)• Basic Histology (Processing, Embedding, Microtomy, Special Staining, Coverslipping, Labeling)• Specialized Histology (Immunohistochemistry, Insitu Hybridization)• Animal and Ocular Histology• Frozen sections• Designing and Developing new tests • Computer skills (Internet, Outlook, Thunderbird, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel)• Training and Teaching• Answering phones• Email Communications• Scanning and Faxing information• Internet research• Budgeting and Billing• Researching and resolving customer issues• Review, Writing and Editing of policies and procedures• Filing• Ordering supplies• Quality Assurance and Quality Safety officer• QA/QC inspector• Cost control through innovative ideas• Marketing development • Presentations Achievements:• Started Core facility January 2006 with 4 clients in less than one year we had ~50 clients.• In 6 months our Research volumes increased from 2000 slides to about 5000 slides not including immunohistochemistry and special stains.• In 1 1/2 years we worked up over 57 antibodies (some of which were never commercially tested). • We were in the Black after our first year and made a profit by the beginning of our second year.• Trained PhD’s and Graduate students.Reason for leaving: Recruited for the Management position which was a huge promotion.

Responsibilities:• Accessioning (entering patient data into the computer)• Basic Histology (Processing, Embedding, Microtomy, Special Staining, Coverslipping, Labeling)• Specialized Histology (Immunohistochemistry, Modified MOHS)• Frozen sections • Computer skills (Internet, Outlook, Thunderbird, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel)• Answering phones• Development of new testing• Problem Resolution• Researching and resolving customer issues• FilingReason for leaving: Husband laid off in CITI bank takeover of Principle Financial Group. We moved to Wisconsin.

Research Assistant III (Anatomy and Cell Biology) (Full Time 50+hr/wk) Sept. 1999- March 2003Research Assistant II & III (Ocular Pathology) (Full Time 50+hr/wk) Sept. 1989- Sept. 1999Responsibilities:• Management• Accessioning (entering patient data into the computer)• Basic Histology (Processing, Embedding, Microtomy, Special Staining, Coverslipping, Labeling)• Specialized Histology (Immunohistochemistry, Insitu Hybridization)• Animal and Ocular Histology• Frozen sections • Computer skills (Internet, Outlook, Thunderbird, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel)• Training and Teaching• Answering phones• Email Communications• Scanning and Faxing information• Internet research• Developing new tests• Budgeting and Billing• Researching and resolving customer issues• Review, Writing and Editing of policies and procedures• Filing• Ordering supplies• Quality Assurance and Quality Safety officer• QA/QC inspector• Cost control through innovative ideas• Marketing development • Molecular (RNA and DNA cell isolations, Western and Northern Blotting, Cell Culturing, ELIZA,etc.) Achievements:• Developed over 100 non-commercial antibodies in 3 years.• Negotiated with vendors to bring Laboratory into the Black• Became proficient in cell biology techniques• Learned basics of con-focal microscopy creating 3-D and 2-D reconstructions• Authored and co-authored on over 42 scientific papers, book chapters, posters and abstracts• 5 perfect CAP inspections • Developed CPT and ICD-9 coding for the pathology laboratory• I developed a new collection technique for fine needle aspirations, allowing the pathologist to make a more definitive diagnosis. Awards:• In 2001 and 1996 Mary Jo Small Fellowship Award • In 1994, Dezna C. Sheehan Memorial Educational Scholarship Award • In 1991, Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Growth and AchievementsReason for leaving: Husband laid off in MCI Worldcom layoffs, moved for his job to Des Moines Iowa.

Responsibilities:• Supervisor• Basic Histology (Processing, Embedding, Microtomy, Special Staining, Coverslipping, Labeling)• Specialized Histology (Immunohistochemistry, Insitu Hybridization)• Frozen sections • Accessioning (entering patient data into the computer)• Computer skills (Internet, Outlook, Thunderbird, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel)• Training and Teaching• Answering phones• Researching and Problem Resolution• Review, Writing and Editing of policies and procedures• Ordering supplies• Quality Assurance and Quality Safety officer• Cost control through innovative ideas Reason for leaving: First husband had accident leaving him a quadriplegic, moved to be closer to family.

Responsibilities:• Accessioning (entering patient data into the computer)• Basic Histology (Processing, Embedding, Microtomy, Special Staining, Coverslipping, Labeling)• Specialized Histology (Immunohistochemistry, Insitu Hybridization)• Frozen sections • Training and Teaching• Answering phones• Problem Resolution• Researching and resolving customer issues• FilingReason for leaving: Recruited by Pathologist from competing hospital for her Supervisory position at Providence Hospital.

Responsibilities:• Accessioning (entering patient data into the computer)• Basic Histology (Processing, Embedding, Microtomy, Special Staining, Coverslipping, Labeling)• Specialized Histology (Immunohistochemistry, Insitu Hybridization)• Frozen sections • Training and Teaching• Answering phones• Problem Resolution• Researching and resolving customer issues• FilingReason for leaving: Recruited by Hospital Pathologist to work at his private laboratory.

Responsibilities:• Supervisor• Accessioning (entering patient data into the computer)• Basic Histology (Processing, Embedding, Microtomy, Special Staining, Coverslipping, Labeling)• Specialized Histology (Immunohistochemistry, Insitu Hybridization)• Frozen sections • Muscle Biopsies• Training and Teaching• Answering phones• Researching and resolving customer issues• Review, Writing and Editing of policies and procedures• Filing• Ordering supplies• Quality Assurance and Quality Safety officer• Cost control through innovative ideasReason for leaving: Married and moved to Texas.

Responsibilities:• Accessioning (entering patient data into the computer)• Basic Histology (Processing, Embedding, Microtomy, Special Staining, Coverslipping, Labeling)• Frozen sections • Answering phones• Problem Resolution• Researching and resolving customer issues• Filing Reason for leaving: Recruited by Pathologist to become Supervisor at his laboratory.

Responsibilities:• Accessioning (entering patient data into the computer)• Basic Histology (Processing, Embedding, Microtomy, Special Staining, Coverslipping, Labeling)• Specialized Histology (Immunohistochemistry)• Frozen sections • Answering phones• Problem Resolution• Researching and resolving customer issues• Filing• Technical work Reason for leaving: Job only offered while in training course.