Suzana Huseini
Winfield
Summary
Histology Technician at Northwestern Medicine with expertise in tissue processing and embedding. Ensures diagnostic accuracy through rigorous quality control measures. Demonstrates strong leadership skills by training and mentoring staff, promoting a collaborative laboratory environment while adhering to CAP/CLIA standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
<ul> <li>Conduct tissue processing and embedding for Mohs micrographic surgery specimens.</li> <li>Performs frozen sections and staining techniques with precision and accuracy.</li> <li>Executed routine histology procedures, including fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of tissue specimens.</li> <li>Operated and maintained histology equipment, including cryostat, microtomes, and staining machines.</li> <li>Ensured accuracy in records of specimen processing, tracking, and reporting.</li> <li>Tracked and maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.</li> <li>Conducted quality control checks on slides to ensure diagnostic accuracy and reliability.</li> </ul>
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago
03.2024 - Current
- Conduct tissue processing and embedding for Mohs micrographic surgery specimens.
- Performs frozen sections and staining techniques with precision and accuracy.
- Executed routine histology procedures, including fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of tissue specimens.
- Operated and maintained histology equipment, including cryostat, microtomes, and staining machines.
- Ensured accuracy in records of specimen processing, tracking, and reporting.
- Tracked and maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.
- Conducted quality control checks on slides to ensure diagnostic accuracy and reliability.
<ul> <li>Performed a gross examination of complex Mohs surgery cases for permanent sectioning.</li> <li>Conducted gross examination of skin shaves, punches, and excisions for diagnostic evaluation.</li> <li>Conduct tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of tissue samples.</li> <li>Conducted IHCs and special stains on equipment for diagnostic evaluation.</li> <li>Trained new staff on grossing methodologies and tissue processing machinery usage.</li> </ul>
Pinnacle Dermatology
Lombard
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Performed a gross examination of complex Mohs surgery cases for permanent sectioning.
- Conducted gross examination of skin shaves, punches, and excisions for diagnostic evaluation.
- Conduct tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of tissue samples.
- Conducted IHCs and special stains on equipment for diagnostic evaluation.
- Trained new staff on grossing methodologies and tissue processing machinery usage.
<ul> <li>Dictated and grossed tissue samples under the supervision of a PA or pathologist, with CLIA and CAP regulations.</li> <li>Monitored the inventory level of supplies, equipment, and reagents.</li> <li>Prepared bone marrow, peripheral blood smears, and blood aspirate smears.</li> <li>Prepared tissue for DIF, iron studies, and lymphoma testing.</li> <li>Dictated and grossed high-complexity specimens under the supervision of a PA or pathologist.</li> <li>Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area to ensure safety.</li> <li>Documented test results and communicated findings to medical staff promptly.</li> </ul>
PathGroup
Nashville
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples under the supervision of a PA or pathologist, with CLIA and CAP regulations.
- Monitored the inventory level of supplies, equipment, and reagents.
- Prepared bone marrow, peripheral blood smears, and blood aspirate smears.
- Prepared tissue for DIF, iron studies, and lymphoma testing.
- Dictated and grossed high-complexity specimens under the supervision of a PA or pathologist.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area to ensure safety.
- Documented test results and communicated findings to medical staff promptly.
Education
MPH - Health Administration
DeKalb, IL
DeKalb, IL08-2024
BS - Public Health
DeKalb, IL
DeKalb, IL05.2019
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Reliable
- Independent
- Teaching and training
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Reliable
- Independent
- Teaching and training
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Team collaboration
Timeline
<ul> <li>Conduct tissue processing and embedding for Mohs micrographic surgery specimens.</li> <li>Performs frozen sections and staining techniques with precision and accuracy.</li> <li>Executed routine histology procedures, including fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of tissue specimens.</li> <li>Operated and maintained histology equipment, including cryostat, microtomes, and staining machines.</li> <li>Ensured accuracy in records of specimen processing, tracking, and reporting.</li> <li>Tracked and maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.</li> <li>Conducted quality control checks on slides to ensure diagnostic accuracy and reliability.</li> </ul>
Northwestern Medicine
03.2024 - Current
<ul> <li>Performed a gross examination of complex Mohs surgery cases for permanent sectioning.</li> <li>Conducted gross examination of skin shaves, punches, and excisions for diagnostic evaluation.</li> <li>Conduct tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of tissue samples.</li> <li>Conducted IHCs and special stains on equipment for diagnostic evaluation.</li> <li>Trained new staff on grossing methodologies and tissue processing machinery usage.</li> </ul>
Pinnacle Dermatology
11.2020 - 12.2023
<ul> <li>Dictated and grossed tissue samples under the supervision of a PA or pathologist, with CLIA and CAP regulations.</li> <li>Monitored the inventory level of supplies, equipment, and reagents.</li> <li>Prepared bone marrow, peripheral blood smears, and blood aspirate smears.</li> <li>Prepared tissue for DIF, iron studies, and lymphoma testing.</li> <li>Dictated and grossed high-complexity specimens under the supervision of a PA or pathologist.</li> <li>Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area to ensure safety.</li> <li>Documented test results and communicated findings to medical staff promptly.</li> </ul>
PathGroup
09.2019 - 08.2020
MPH - Health Administration
DeKalb, IL
BS - Public Health
DeKalb, IL
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