Kailey Kralkay
Regina,SK
Summary
Cyto/histotechnologist 1 with 8.5 years of experience with Saskatchewan Health Authority, specializing in histology. Possess strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality slide preparation for accurate diagnoses. Years of solid experience in pathology and familiar with all the tools and resources used for conducting appropriate testing. Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to laboratory safety protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyto/Histotechnologist 1
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan
06.2017 - Current
- Conduct tissue processing and embedding for histological analysis.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail when preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination, ensuring optimal slide quality for accurate diagnoses.
- Perform routine and special stains to identify cellular components.
- Review slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Work in a time efficient manner along side pathologists to obtain an accurate diagnosis during a frozen section.
- Leverage automated equipment to perform immunohistochemistry staining techniques.
- Perform muscle biopsies with extreme precaution.
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient information, ensuring compliance with all relevant data protection regulations.
- Provide training and mentorship to junior staff members and students
- Enhanced workflow efficiency through cross-training in various laboratory areas, promoting staff flexibility and adaptability.
- Increased lab productivity by maintaining equipment and instruments meticulously.
- Expand knowledge base through continued professional development opportunities.
- Contributed to mock CAP inspections to ensure laboratory readiness for compliance.
Education
Diploma - Cytotechnology
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatoon, SK05-2017
High School Diploma -
Quill Lake School
Quill Lake06-2015
Skills
- CEREBRO proficient
- Clear Communicator
- Collaborative
- Dependable
- Detail-oriented
- Effective multitasker
- Flexible
- Organized
Able to perform:
- Embedding
- Microtomy
- Special Stains
- Coverslipping
- Frozen Sections
- Immunohistochemistry
- Muscle Biopsies
Certification
CSMLS Certified
Medical Laboratory Technology
Diagnostic Cytology
Licence
CMLPSK Licensed from 06/17-Current
Timeline
Cyto/Histotechnologist 1
Saskatchewan Health Authority
06.2017 - Current
Diploma - Cytotechnology
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Quill Lake School