Pauline Pearsall
Summary
Dependable Histology Technologist specializing in technical histology work. Proficient in preparing slides, documenting results and producing timely reports. Work effectively with clinical staff to provide information and resolve problems.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Histology Technologist
Muskoka Algonquin Heathcare
04.1990 - Current
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
- Stayed current on changing procedures to offer expert support for histology laboratory activities.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions, and clinical diagnosis into EMR.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Observed safety and compliance guidelines by following departmental standards and practices.
- Compiled surgical working drafts, requisitions and slides to distribute to pathologists.
- Reported accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
- Processed human tissue and body fluid specimens to prepare for microscopic exam.
- Followed laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting to facilitate quality assurance.
- Conducted routine and special staining procedures to process mounted sections.
- Checked stained slides against paraffin blocks and gross dictation to determine completeness of sections.
- Prepared tissue specimens for macro and microscopic examination by pathologists.
Education
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
The Toronto Institute Of Medical Technology
09.1986
Skills
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
- Regulatory Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Documentation Management
- Administrative Duties
- Time Management
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Efficiency Improvement
Accomplishments
Recipient of the Board Award of Excellence on June 25th 2018.
Currently taking a Quality Management Course.
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Histology Technologist
Muskoka Algonquin Heathcare
04.1990 - Current
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
The Toronto Institute Of Medical Technology
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