Elizabeth Palacios

To advance my career to Supervisor and continue providing excellent patient care

Histotechnologist IV - Tempus Labs - Chicago, IL

(2021-10)

Prepare histology slides both unstained and routine H&E from FFPE tissue blocks

• Utilize microtome, water bath, automated stainer, cover-slipper, and slide printer
• Perform routine assignments independently
• Perform IHC support tasks such as loading, unloading, QC, and pushing cases through LIMS
• Reliably produce quality finished product

Histotechnologist - Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Chicago, IL

(2019-08 - 2021-10)

• Prepare histology slides by embedding, cutting, and staining according to SOP
• Manual and automated special staining with DAKO Artisan
• Equipment maintenance on DAKO Artisan, Sakura H&E Stainer, and tissue processors
• Skilled in the use of light microscope
• Light experience in cytology, bone marrow, dermatology, and MOHS
• Shadowed various areas including gross room and electron microscopy

Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Roosevelt University (2018-05)

Bachelor of Science - Histotechnology - Roosevelt University (2019-05)