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Sara Abeyta
Histotech! Lab Aide!
Sara Abeyta
3047 N. Park Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 326-0570
saraabeyta@hotmail.com
Objective:
I seek a position as a histotechnician or laboratory aide/technician in a clinical, research or manufacturing laboratory setting.
Education:
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
Associate of Applied Science
Certificate of Histotechnology- NAACLS accredited program
ASCP registry eligible
May 2010
Coursework: Tissue Anatomy, Special Staining Techniques, Microtomy, Immunohistochemistry, ASCP board exam preparation.
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
Associate of Liberal Arts
Arizona General Education Certificate
May 2007
Skills:
I am a highly organized and detailed oriented person. I am able to work independently and ethically. I am educated, flexible and trustworthy and hold confidence in my histological abilities. Although fluent in the use of automated technology used in the histology lab, I am also familiar with manual techniques. I am dedicated and excited about entering the field of histology and am eligible for ASCP board exam/registry for Histotechnology.
Experience:
September 2009-May 2010
Work Co-op, clinical laboratory
Southern Arizona Veteran Affairs Health Care System (SAVAHCS)
Histology Laboratory
Dr. Margaret Rennels/Joanne Paulsen/Lynn Burke
*Prepared slides for pathological examination from formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded blocks of human tissue specimens, using a Microm 355 S microtome and Ventana Symphony automatic slide stainer
*Collected specimens daily for accessioning and grossing.
*Basic knowledge of Immunohistochemistry techniques, using a Ventana Benchmark Ultra
*Printed slides and cassettes for daily usage
*Produced several Special Stains, using manual staining techniques and Ventana NexES Special Stainer
*Assisted with frozen sectioning and quick H&E staining for immediate pathological diagnosis
*Participated fully in the workload and maintenance of the laboratory in accordance with all US Veteran Affairs regulations.
Work Co-op, research and development laboratory
Histology Service Laboratory
Andrea Grantham
Center for Cell Biology and Anatomy-Arizona Health Sciences Center at University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
*Received, Accessioned and Prepared tissues into cassettes for processing in automated tissue processor
*Embedded research animal tissue samples into paraffin blocks
*Cut tissue specimens on microtome (Microm 355 S)
*Manually stained (H&E and Special Stains) slides for histological examination according to research study specification and laboratory protocol.
*General lab maintenance, including washing glassware, changing of staining and processing chemicals, preparation of invoices for billing, filing and stocking reagents and materials received.
Tissue Acquisition and Cellular/Molecular Analysis Shared Service (TACMASS)
Dr. Ray Nagle/Kathy McDaniel/Erika Dexter
Arizona Cancer Center at University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
*Accessioning/grossing of tissues for Arizona Cancer Center research and the Biospecimen Repository.
*Manually embedded, cut, stained and coverslipped slides for pathological examination and Biospecimen Repository storage.
*Aliquoted human body fluids for future cancer research, practicing Universal Precautions. Separated human blood specimens into plasma, serum and whole blood using a centrifuge.
*Cut frozen tissue samples on cryostat microtome for future research.
*General lab maintenance (i.e., changing the chemicals and dyes used for staining slides, washing glassware, daily organization and paperwork)
Activities:
Student member of the Arizona Society for Histotechnology.
Student member of the American Society for Clinical Pathology
Published article in January 2010 newsletter for Arizona Society for Histotechnology
Additional Working Experience:
May 2006-present
Property Manager
Carol Bernstein, private property owner
Tucson, AZ
Duties include the leasing of properties to tenants, the collection and deposition of rent monies, record-keeping, providing means of communication between all maintenance personnel, tenants and owner as needed.
October 2007-January 2010
Sales Floor Associate
Target Corporation-Tucson El Con Mall
Tucson, AZ
Provide customer service and knowledge to guests of Target throughout all departments, stocking merchandise and set up of merchandise displays, cashiering, worked independently and as part of a focused team.
April 2004-July 2007
Server
Roccos Little Chicago Pizzeria
Tucson, AZ
Daytime Server duties in locally owned pizzeria. Required excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask and employ knowledge of basic food storage, stocking and proper sanitization.
June 2003- April 2004
Student Aide
Financial Aid Office
Pima Community College- Downtown Campus
Duties of the office aide include the intake and processing of the Federal Application for Student Aid, along with confidential student documents and tax forms, providing front desk service and general clerical duties.
January 1997-May 2001
Direct Care Provider
Advocates for the Severely Handicapped
Ashland, OR
Provided direct care to Developmentally Disabled clients in a group home setting.
Skills:
I am a highly organized and detailed oriented person. I am able to work independently as well as in a group, able to follow through with assigned tasks and have a strong, solid work ethic. I am well educated in many aspects. I am trustworthy, dedicated and confident in my abilities as a histotechnician.
References Available upon request
3047 N. Park Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 326-0570
saraabeyta@hotmail.com
Objective:
I seek a position as a histotechnician or laboratory aide/technician in a clinical, research or manufacturing laboratory setting.
Education:
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
Associate of Applied Science
Certificate of Histotechnology- NAACLS accredited program
ASCP registry eligible
May 2010
Coursework: Tissue Anatomy, Special Staining Techniques, Microtomy, Immunohistochemistry, ASCP board exam preparation.
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
Associate of Liberal Arts
Arizona General Education Certificate
May 2007
Skills:
I am a highly organized and detailed oriented person. I am able to work independently and ethically. I am educated, flexible and trustworthy and hold confidence in my histological abilities. Although fluent in the use of automated technology used in the histology lab, I am also familiar with manual techniques. I am dedicated and excited about entering the field of histology and am eligible for ASCP board exam/registry for Histotechnology.
Experience:
September 2009-May 2010
Work Co-op, clinical laboratory
Southern Arizona Veteran Affairs Health Care System (SAVAHCS)
Histology Laboratory
Dr. Margaret Rennels/Joanne Paulsen/Lynn Burke
*Prepared slides for pathological examination from formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded blocks of human tissue specimens, using a Microm 355 S microtome and Ventana Symphony automatic slide stainer
*Collected specimens daily for accessioning and grossing.
*Basic knowledge of Immunohistochemistry techniques, using a Ventana Benchmark Ultra
*Printed slides and cassettes for daily usage
*Produced several Special Stains, using manual staining techniques and Ventana NexES Special Stainer
*Assisted with frozen sectioning and quick H&E staining for immediate pathological diagnosis
*Participated fully in the workload and maintenance of the laboratory in accordance with all US Veteran Affairs regulations.
Work Co-op, research and development laboratory
Histology Service Laboratory
Andrea Grantham
Center for Cell Biology and Anatomy-Arizona Health Sciences Center at University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
*Received, Accessioned and Prepared tissues into cassettes for processing in automated tissue processor
*Embedded research animal tissue samples into paraffin blocks
*Cut tissue specimens on microtome (Microm 355 S)
*Manually stained (H&E and Special Stains) slides for histological examination according to research study specification and laboratory protocol.
*General lab maintenance, including washing glassware, changing of staining and processing chemicals, preparation of invoices for billing, filing and stocking reagents and materials received.
Tissue Acquisition and Cellular/Molecular Analysis Shared Service (TACMASS)
Dr. Ray Nagle/Kathy McDaniel/Erika Dexter
Arizona Cancer Center at University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
*Accessioning/grossing of tissues for Arizona Cancer Center research and the Biospecimen Repository.
*Manually embedded, cut, stained and coverslipped slides for pathological examination and Biospecimen Repository storage.
*Aliquoted human body fluids for future cancer research, practicing Universal Precautions. Separated human blood specimens into plasma, serum and whole blood using a centrifuge.
*Cut frozen tissue samples on cryostat microtome for future research.
*General lab maintenance (i.e., changing the chemicals and dyes used for staining slides, washing glassware, daily organization and paperwork)
Activities:
Student member of the Arizona Society for Histotechnology.
Student member of the American Society for Clinical Pathology
Published article in January 2010 newsletter for Arizona Society for Histotechnology
Additional Working Experience:
May 2006-present
Property Manager
Carol Bernstein, private property owner
Tucson, AZ
Duties include the leasing of properties to tenants, the collection and deposition of rent monies, record-keeping, providing means of communication between all maintenance personnel, tenants and owner as needed.
October 2007-January 2010
Sales Floor Associate
Target Corporation-Tucson El Con Mall
Tucson, AZ
Provide customer service and knowledge to guests of Target throughout all departments, stocking merchandise and set up of merchandise displays, cashiering, worked independently and as part of a focused team.
April 2004-July 2007
Server
Roccos Little Chicago Pizzeria
Tucson, AZ
Daytime Server duties in locally owned pizzeria. Required excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask and employ knowledge of basic food storage, stocking and proper sanitization.
June 2003- April 2004
Student Aide
Financial Aid Office
Pima Community College- Downtown Campus
Duties of the office aide include the intake and processing of the Federal Application for Student Aid, along with confidential student documents and tax forms, providing front desk service and general clerical duties.
January 1997-May 2001
Direct Care Provider
Advocates for the Severely Handicapped
Ashland, OR
Provided direct care to Developmentally Disabled clients in a group home setting.
Skills:
I am a highly organized and detailed oriented person. I am able to work independently as well as in a group, able to follow through with assigned tasks and have a strong, solid work ethic. I am well educated in many aspects. I am trustworthy, dedicated and confident in my abilities as a histotechnician.
References Available upon request