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Dobbs Ferry, NY Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEHistology Technologist/Manager/SupervisorMSc, HT(ASCP)Skilled and trained Histology Technologist, with considerable management experience and a strong record for organizing and leading efficient, compliant, and collaborative Pathology/Histology Laboratory teams. AREAS OF EXPERTISEProtocol ComplianceInventory OversightEquipment ValidationsRecruiting & TrainingAccurate RecordkeepingSpecimen ProcessingPerformance ManagementSOP StandardizationPathologist CommunicationPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEHISTOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST P/D St. John's Riverside Hospital, Yonkers, NY Presently working as Histology Technologist as per diem for about three years. Perform routine tissue embedding, cutting paraffin blocks of biopsies and surgical tissues, routine H&E staining, special stains and IHC on Leica Bond. Filing of slides and tissue blocks, update of routine records, FNA assistance of thyroid. HISTOLOGY/PATHOLOGY SUPERVISOR Bronx Hospital Center, Bronx, NY The Histology/Cytology Supervisor leads all aspects of the operational strategy and execution for Testing teams including grossing of surgical specimens. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing and overseeing testing operations to achieve Laboratory objectives. Additionally served as support to existing staff in processing specimens and rendering evaluations of specimens in accordance with departmental testing procedures and policies. This role is not only visible but effective in establishing friendly and professional communication regularly with grossing personnel, Pathologists and embedding technical staff. Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others contributing staff is a major milestone. Disposal of residual Pathology specimen according to the established guidelines and safety of personal undertaking this responsibility is prime and significant undertaken task. Organized morgue, making sure safety of attending personel against any accident including removal of bodies to the funeral homes and viewing arrangement to the immediate families. Proper logs and strict double identification are maintained before releasing bodies.Oversee all day-to-day operations of the laboratory, maintaining laboratory logs, embedding, and cutting of routine biopsy and surgical blocks. Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and in the state of readiness and cleanliness. Perform routine H&E staining, maintain and special stains using automatic and some manual stains. Prepare solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with laboratory standards. Manage all staff-related functions, including scheduling, assignments, performance oversight and annual evaluations. Full accountability for SOP standardization and validation of procedures throughout the department. LEAD TECHNOLOGIST/SUPERVISOR St. Josephs Medical o, Yonkers, LNY 11/2012 to 7/2016 Executed all facets of histology operations, including embedding, cutting of paraffin blocks, H&E and special staining, IHC slide preparation, cytology (non-GYN) cytosines, and PAP staining. Effectively monitored equipment maintenance needs and troubleshot malfunctioning equipment. Oversaw supply inventory and ordering, communicating directly with vendors to facilitate on-time deliveries to meet department needs. Maintained the departments record of tissue blocks and daily slides and prepared monthly data reports. Assisted pathologists in FNA on-spot procedures for thyroid, liver, and breast biopsies. HISTOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST Coriam Diagnostics, Darien, CT 9/2011 to 11/2012 Performed histology procedures, including embedding, cutting and routine staining of tissue biopsies, sectioning. Collaborated with pathologists to address problematic samples and quality concerns to ensure accurate microscopic analysis.OWNER Excel Signs & Graphic, Dobbs Ferry, NY 3/2003 to 12/2009 Operated a successful sign business, building the business from the ground up before selling the operation to several employees. Developed all operating procedures, established a large client base, and managed all accounting, human resources, and marketing functions. Maintained a strong reputation within the local market to drive referrals and repeat business.theSENIOR STAFF ASSOCIATE Columbia University Laboratory of Dermatopathology, New York, NY 7/1976 to 2/2003 Hired as Chief Histology Technician with a small workload of twenty-five specimen per day, slowly and steadily work volume moved and demands are met with hiring of additional technical staff, equipment and space not to mention recruitment of trained and trainees, training, and evaluation of Laboratory staff retention and replacement with quality workers. Managed staff performance and workflow based on overall fairness and individual efficiencies, skill sets, and ability levels. Directly involved in quality and work performance of technical staff by performing technical work when needed. Oversaw specimen logging, specimen grossing and tissue processing. Determined priorities of urgent cases. Maintained quality control and technical protocols compliance according to CAP and NY State standards. Maintained logs of all procedures, equipment, laboratory problems, and trouble shooting. Position changed from Chief Technician to Supervisor and then to Senior Staff Associate with yearly tenure. A small low volume lab turned into toa high volume diagnostic laboratory with a small army of technical and clerical staff to satisfy every day need and requirement of routine work. A total of five pathologists were kept busy with their demands of routine work, special stains and recuts. Periodic changes to the SOP and other laboratory needs are met without any delay, successful State and other regulatory inspections are made successfully with their suggestions, criticism, and evaluations. Full accountability for maintaining appropriate quality standards in instrumentation for all lab equipment including validations and Laboratory protocols. Organize and produce Laboratory performance reports for the Laboratory Director and attend periodic meetings. Financial reports and budgeting. Future goals and target achievements.Additional experience as a Histology Technician at Histopathology Associates in Suffern, NY from Oct to Dec 2009. EDUCATION & LICENSESMaster of Science in Biology Karachi University, Karachi, Pakistan Licensed Medical Technologist State of New YorkASCP (HT) Certification |
