Fatima Altubaji

ASCP-certified Histotechnician and Histology Technologist with over two years of combined histology experience, including over one year of professional experience at GBMC and one year of hands-on clinical histology training through a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program. Experienced in high-volume surgical pathology and biopsy workflows, including specimen accessioning, tissue processing, embedding with proper orientation, microtomy, routine H&E, manual and automated special stains, immunohistochemistry (IHC), frozen sections, slide quality control, LIS/Epic documentation, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, send-outs, and inventory support. Skilled in producing diagnostic-quality slides while maintaining specimen integrity, accurate identification, safety, and timely turnaround.

Histology Technologist - GBMC

(2025-08)

• Process surgical pathology specimens by loading, unloading, monitoring, and troubleshooting tissue processors; support processor programming and routine maintenance to maintain tissue quality.
• Embed biopsy and surgical tissue according to laboratory protocols with careful attention to proper orientation, preservation, and complete tissue representation.
• Perform precise microtomy and prepare diagnostic-quality slides, including deeper levels and additional sections as required for pathologist review.
• Perform routine H&E staining and special staining using automated and manual workflows; prepare and evaluate controls and identify staining or slide-quality concerns.
• Perform IHC slide preparation, staining, controls, QC, worklist review, maintenance, and troubleshooting, including DAB and red chromogen workflows.
• Accurately accession, label, track, and document specimens using Laboratory Information Systems and Epic while maintaining positive patient/specimen identification.
• Perform and support frozen section workflows using a cryostat for rapid intraoperative evaluation.
• Use, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot histology equipment including tissue processors, microtomes, cryostats, stainers, coverslippers, computers, and related laboratory equipment.
• Complete slide and workflow quality-control checks; maintain equipment, maintenance, temperature, and other required QC documentation in support of CAP compliance and inspection readiness.
• Monitor pending and time-sensitive work, prioritize rush cases, resolve specimen and slide-quality issues, and communicate with pathologists and laboratory team members to support turnaround-time goals.
• Prepare cases and materials for specialized testing and reference-laboratory send-outs; support ISH/FISH/CISH workflows, decalcification, cytology/ThinPrep, cell blocks, and autopsy tissue preparation.
• Maintain organized work areas and supply awareness; assist with routine cleaning, reagent/supply needs, and safe handling of formalin, xylene, stains, and other laboratory chemicals.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume environment and support team members and learners with workflow procedures and laboratory practices as needed.
• Handle a broad specimen mix including GI/colon biopsies and polyps, skin biopsies, breast core biopsies, lymph nodes, arteries, brain tissue, cell blocks, and other routine and complex specimens.

Clinical Histology Rotation - Anne Arundel Community College - NAACLS-Accredited Histotechnician Program

One year

• Completed one year of structured, hands-on clinical histology training across hospital laboratory settings as part of the NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program.
• Performed and practiced specimen accessioning, tissue processing, embedding and tissue orientation, microtomy, routine H&E, special stains, frozen sections, quality control, laboratory safety, and histology workflow.
• Developed practical experience using histology instrumentation and following clinical laboratory procedures for accurate specimen identification and diagnostic-quality slide preparation.

Medical Interpreter - Ad Astra

(2019 - 2021)

• Provided accurate medical interpretation while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and culturally sensitive communication.

Substitute Teacher - AACPS

(2021 - 2025)

• Supported instruction in diverse classroom settings, demonstrating communication, adaptability, organization, and student support skills.

Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Management - University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)

Associate of Science - Histotechnology - NAACLS-Accredited Program - Anne Arundel Community College

Associate of Science - Nutrition - Anne Arundel Community College