Paloma Monteon
Norfolk
Summary
Experinced Medical Laboratory and Pathology/Histology with international training in Medical Laboratory Science and hands-on experience in histology, pathology, microbiology, and chemistry. Proficient in collaborating with pathologists and histotechnicians in high-volume surgical laboratories, with a strong foundation in specimen processing, tissue embedding, and adherence to lab safety protocols. Passionate about building a long-term career in the laboratory field and contributing to patient care through precision and attention to detail in diagnostic testing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Facilitator
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with medical technologists and lab staff to ensure accurate and timely specimen processing.
- Maintain specimen integrity and follow standard protocols in a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment.
- Support quality assurance procedures and contribute to daily lab operations across departments.
- Facilitated laboratory training sessions for new staff members and interns.
- Managed to work with the Cobas 8100.
- Conducted routine and specialized tests in medical or research labs to support diagnostic and research activities.
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Hospital Real San Jose Valle Real
Guadalajara
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Rotated in hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, serology, molecular biology, and histopathology.
- Experienced in recording and analyzing data, generating reports, and presenting findings to team
members and supervisors - Collaborated closely with pathologists and histotechnicians in high-volume sample analysis.
- Assisted with tissue embedding, microtomy, and slide staining in a surgical pathology setting.
- Followed strict biosafety protocols, and maintained accurate documentation.
- Identified abnormal cells in tissue sample slides under microscope according to established criteria.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Biopharmaceutical Chemistry
University of Guadalajara
Guadalajara, MexicoSkills
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Specimen Processing & Accessioning
- Histology: Embedding
- Histology: Microtomy
- Histology: Staining
- Laboratory Safety & Biosafety
- Experience in Hematology
- Experience in Microbiology
- Experience in Chemistry
- Experience in Urinalysis
Certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) Certified
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Facilitator
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Hospital Real San Jose Valle Real
01.2019 - 12.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Biopharmaceutical Chemistry
University of Guadalajara
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