Miranda Simon
Claremont
Summary
Experienced histotechnologist skilled in grossing and processing pathology specimens, performing frozen and paraffin sectioning, and utilizing advanced staining techniques Immunohistochemistry and special stains. Proficient in operating and maintaining lab equipment, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as CLIA and CAP. Proven ability to collaborate with surgeons, pathologists, and lab staff to deliver timely and accurate diagnoses while overseeing documentation for CLIA compliance and managing staff training, scheduling, and competency requirements. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance in the pursuit of exceptional patient care and service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Histotechnologist/Histotechnologist II
The Skin Surgery Center - Hickory Dermatology
11.2021 - Current
- Perform frozen tissue processing, including grossing specimens, embedding, sectioning, staining with H&E and Immunohistochemistry staining methods, coverslipping, and examining slides under microscope for quality assurance.
- Directly collaborate with Mohs surgeons, pathologists, and lab staff to ensure smooth workflow, meeting surgical preferences, and delivering timely diagnoses for optimal patient care.
- Oversee and maintain all documentation for CLIA compliance, including QC/QA records, CLIA manuals, provider competencies, proficiency testing, record of up to date licensure for all providers, and ensuring adherence to guidelines across the office, including Mohs and Dermatology departments.
- Maintain inventory of lab supplies, order materials as needed, and validate new reagents; troubleshoot and manage lab equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and functionality.
- Manage lab staff scheduling, training, and mentoring, ensuring adherence to procedures and competency requirements.
Histotechnologist
Carolinas Medical Center (CMC Main)
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Accession and prepare specimens for microscopic examination, including frozen sections, fixed tissue specimens, and gross specimen examination.
- Perform routine, special, and immunohistochemical stains, ensuring accurate and timely preparation for diagnosis.
- Maintain and operate laboratory equipment including tissue processors, autoembedder, embedding stations, microtomes, H&E stainer, special stains, and Bond IHC staining equipment.
- Perform case assembly in organized manner and be able to label, file, and consolidate patient blocks and slides in a manner that is easily accessible.
- Complete daily QC procedures and checklists in compliance with policies and procedures of regulatory agencies such as CLIA and CAP.
Front of House Manager
Olde Hickory Brewery
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Responsible for all front of house hiring, training, scheduling, employee development, and day to day operations and simultaneously managing 3 of Olde Hickory Brewery's establishments
- Demonstrated my ability to positively, effectively, and clearly communicate with my team and successfully problem solve in an extremely fast paced and high stress environment
- Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, time management, reliability, and my ability to work well with and lead a team
Education
Certification - Histotechnology
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Charlotte, NC08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC12.2017
Professionalmemberships
- American Society for Clinical Pathology, 01/20 - Present
- National Society of Histotechnology, 01/21 - Present
- North Carolina Society of Histotechnology, 01/21 - Present
- American Society for Mohs Histotechnology, 05/23 - Present
Certification
- Histotechnologist HTL (ASCP)CM
Credential ID: 257442264
Timeline
Lead Histotechnologist/Histotechnologist II
The Skin Surgery Center - Hickory Dermatology
11.2021 - Current
Histotechnologist
Carolinas Medical Center (CMC Main)
02.2021 - 11.2021
Front of House Manager
Olde Hickory Brewery
01.2018 - 07.2021
Certification - Histotechnology
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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