Briana Ratchford

Currently a Grossing Technian at Sonic Healthcare USA.

• Assists pathologists by performing gross dissection, dictation, and sampling of simple and complex surgical specimens for processing
• Prepares specimens for ancillary testing including flow cytometry, culture, research, cytogenetics, etc
• Maintains patient confidentiality, with adherence to HIPAA and OSHA regulations 
• Collaborate and liaison with pathologists from various hospitals in the greater Birmingham area
• Utilizes Fusion dictation software 
• Responsible for training and supervising new employees 

Master of Science in Pathologists’ Assistant - not completed 

• Relevant coursework: Anatomy & Physiology, Methodology, General and Clinical Pathology, Histology, Forensics and Autopsy 

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) - completed

Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science, FEPAC Accredited

Minors: Chemistry, Biology