Miriam Seraphim
Mohs Histology Technician
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About
Dedicated and detail-oriented laboratory professional with strong experience in Mohs, histology, cytology, and clinical lab operations. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and teamwork. Seeking a position where I can contribute my skills and bilingual abilities (English/Arabic) to support clinical excellence.
Experience
Mohs Histology Technician - Stones River Dermatology - Smyrna, TN & Murfreesboro, TN
(2019-02)
- Gross tissue specimens including proper orientation and preparation for microscopic evaluation.
- Conduct frozen section microtomy and perform routine H&E staining for rapid diagnostic review.
- Operate and maintain cryostat, microscope, and additional laboratory instruments.
- Maintain detailed and accurate quality and proficiency records in line with CLIA standards.
- Refer to policy and procedure manuals to ensure lab performance compliance.
- Gone through the CLIA compliance inspection 3 times
- Inventory and order laboratory supplies as needed.
- Properly discard and dispose of laboratory and surgical waste in accordance with local (Tennessee & Rutherford County) regulations.
- Ensure laboratory cleanliness and organizational integrity.
- Complete lab requisitions, documentation, and file all records and slides appropriately.
- Communicate with patients regarding pathology results and coordinate surgical appointments.
- Train newly hired Mohs technicians on laboratory protocols and cryostat procedures.
- Independently assess situations, prioritize tasks, and alert supervisors to any safety hazards or workflow concerns.
- Clean, maintain, and sterilize surgical instruments.
- Safely handle and dispose of sharps and surgical hazardous waste.
- Perform suture removal and post-surgical dressing changes.
- Monitor and reorder surgical supplies & Mohs lab supplies
- Helped with opening a new lab and created all proper documents for new Mohs lab
- Work with EMR system
- Work on prior Authorizations for medication
- Freeze AK for patients
- IM injections
- Biologics training and injections
- Debree warts and freeze
- Set up surgery trays
Histology Technician - Opko Lab
(2013-12 - 2013-12)
- Prepared and processed tissue for embedding, sectioning, and staining.
- Utilized microtome and performed slide preparation for microscopic analysis.
Cytology Technician Prep - Opko Lab
(2013-02 - 2014-04)
- Accessioned, grossed, and processed various cytology specimens.
- Prepared reagents, performed manual staining and cover slipping.
- Ensured equipment maintenance and supply inventory.
FISH Triager – Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization - Opko Lab
(2014-05 - 2015-10)
- Conducted specialized cancer diagnostics including UroVysion, PTENs, and DNA Ploidy tests.
- Operated VP-2000 machine and fluorescence microscope.
- Logged patient data and assisted with diagnostic interpretation.
Billing Clerk - Opko Lab
(2015-11 - 2016-04)
- Processed insurance claims, handled denials, and communicated with clinics.
- Utilized Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe software.
School Secretary - St. Clement Christian Academy
(2013-01 - 2013-02)
- Managed payroll, tuition, communications, and office correspondence.
Manager - Maro’s Gyro Restaurant
(2005-08 - 2012-09)
- Increased sales and managed staff hiring, training, payroll, and vendor relations.
Volunteer - VA Hospital
(2011-01 - 2011-07)
Medical Technology & Histology Labs
Volunteer teacher and camp assistant - Church Sunday School
(2005)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Concentration in Genetics & Biotechnology); Minor in Chemistry - Middle Tennessee State University (2012-05)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - NHC (2010-06)
