Charlie O'Connor
Griffith,IN
Summary
Energetic Histology Technician with nearly six years of laboratory experience. Efficiently and safely prepares histologic slides leveraging knowledge of best practices for accuracy and infection control. Mastery in evaluating quality of thickness, impregnation, fixation and dehydration of tissues.
Meticulous and methodical Histotechnologist with strong laboratory background and expertise in preparing histological samples. Skilled in quality control and documentation with strong focus on preventing medical errors and sample contamination.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Histotechnologist
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
09.2022 - Current
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Operated microtomes to section body tissues for microscopic examination.
- Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Used glass slides to mount tissues for tests.
- Readied specimens with use of embedded or infiltrated paraffin wax.
- Embedded tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrated tissue specimens with wax.
- Archived specimens from completed tests, histologic slides and blocks.
Data Entry Clerk
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy.
- Verified accuracy and validity of data entered in databases
- Entered client information into databases quickly and with minimal errors.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
Lab Assistant
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Quickly mastered both block and slide filing systems at core lab.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and workstation in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared samples for shipping and taking care that slides were sent out to the proper facilities.
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
Assistant Store Leader
GameStop
08.2014 - 11.2017
- Managed team workload to reach production targets.
- Created staff schedules, approved requested time off, and updated reports.
- Conducted new-hire trainings 3 times per year.
- Served as floating manager-on-duty, MOD, to cover shift shortage.
- Worked with customer service representatives to handle escalated customer issues.
- Mentored employees to help improve skills and enable team members to become peak performers on job.
- Built relationships with team members to encourage willingness to address concerns and issues.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
- Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Sales Floor Associate/Cashier
T J Maxx
12.2011 - 01.2013
- Developed seasonal merchandise assortment to improve category depth and breadth.
- Developed seasonal and brand style guides to promote T.J.Maxx.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Education
Associate of Science - Graphic Arts And Design
Keiser University
Associate of Science - Histology
N.O.W Histology Program
Alverno Laboratories02-2023
Skills
- Maintains confidentiality
- Professional and mature
- Independent worker
- Sorting and labeling
- Workflow optimization
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Specimen preparation
- Slide preparation
- Specimen processing
- Tissue embedding
- Equipment maintenance
- Microtome operation
- Specimen handling
- Interdepartmental communication
- Digital pathology
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Histotechnologist
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
09.2022 - Current
Data Entry Clerk
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
06.2019 - 03.2022
Lab Assistant
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
03.2018 - 11.2018
Assistant Store Leader
GameStop
08.2014 - 11.2017
Sales Floor Associate/Cashier
T J Maxx
12.2011 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Graphic Arts And Design
Keiser University
Associate of Science - Histology
N.O.W Histology Program
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