CARLA E. FRENCHKO, M.S.

, HTL(ASCP)
5061 Wiles Road #102
Coconut Creek FL, 33073
(954) 461 5867
GOALS
I desire to use my exceptional skills and broad depth of knowledge in Histology
and Immunohistochemistry to benefit the institution with which I am fortunate to
work-- and for my own personal success. Ultimately, I want to establish myself
as a respected member of a team oriented laboratory or support group where both
my goals and those of the institution are achieved.
EDUCATION M.S. Pathology, 1992
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
B.S. Combined Sciences, 1986
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
CERTIFICATION HTL(ASCP)
FL State Licensed
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: ASCP, NSH, IHC RESOURCE GROUP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
*
9/2008 - Present Ameripath South Florida (Quest Diagnostics)
-Senior Histotechnologist in Dermpath laboratory
-Provide primary microtomy/cryomicrotomy services
-Primarily work in Immunohistochemistry section; work with Ventana XT, Ventana U
ltra, Leica Bond instruments
-Developed and act as Lead Technologist for special immunohistochemistry stain f
or Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density testing. One of only a dozen laboratories in th
e country performing this test
-Responsible for Daily QC, cutting of regular and recut tissues
11/2007- 8/2008 Merck Research Laboratories, Histotechnologist
- Lead Histotechnologist in Neuroscience/Oncology Pharmacology research environm
ent
-Provide primary microtomy/cryomicrotomy services
-Develop special staining protocols
-Primarily work with rodent tissues
12/2006-10/2007 Vision BioSystems, Technical Support Services
-Provide customer services through the Help Desk troubleshooting instrument and
reagent issues
-Perform in the capacity of a Histotechnologist/Immunohistotechnologist
-Instrumentation consists of tissue processors, immunostainers and autostainers
-The reagent division (Novocastra UK) encompasses immunohistochemical/in situ hy
bridization reagents, antibodies and probes
- Communication daily with Field Service Engineers, Field Support Specialists, R
egional Sales Managers, Sales Executives and the Technical Department of Novocas
tra to resolve customer technical problems
3/2006-8/2006 Cytomyx LLC, Histotechnologist
- Optimize novel antibodies by Immunohistochemistry on Dako Autostainer
- Carry out paraffin and frozen sectioning upon clients' request
8/2004-3/2006 Beth Israel Deaconess, Immunohistotechnologist
-Began as temporary relief position and accepted staff position to work with IHC
development
-All routine histology, rotating with primary immunohistochemist in IHC Lab
6/1999-4/2002 Botsford General Hospital: Two positions held at this facility
6/2001-4/2002 Histotechnologist/Immunohistotechnologist
-Established an Immunohistochemistry laboratory developing an IHC manual in NCCL
S format
-Developed ANA testing on the immunohistochemistry instrument
-Trained Pathology staff to perform IHCs within established protocols
- Maintained Quality Control and regulations specified by organizations such as
CAP, OSHA and JCAHO
-All routine histology including embedding, cutting paraffin and frozen tissues,
special stains, quality control, troubleshooting technical problems, utilizing
Hospital and Laboratory IS systems
6/1999 - 6/2001 Manager, Anatomic Pathology Services
-Working manager of ten people including Path, Cytology and support staff
-15,000 annual specimens for four full-time Pathologists
-Responsible for budget, capital equipment, monthly financial reports, personnel
considerations
-Wrote and revised policy and procedure manuals in compliance with the NCCLS for
mat.
-Maintained compliance with CAP and OSHA regulations and inspections. CAP inspec
tion
7/1997 - 4/1999 Community Hospital, Histotechnologist
-Technical and Team Leader for Anatomic Pathology including all routine bench du
ties
-Selection and implementation of instrumentation, procedures and processes
-Maintain all regulatory compliance including CAP and NCCLS procedure applicatio
ns
-Technical Leader on Quality improvement committee
- Responsibilities included cytology preparation such as cytospins, smear prepar
ations, cell blocks
2/1996 - 7/1997 Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Histotechnologist
-All routing histological including grossing, accessioning, cassetting and froze
n sections in a large volume surgical pathology laboratory
-Responsible for special procedures for heart, kidney and muscle biopsies; decal
specimens, operation and maintenance of tissue processing equipment
4/1992 - 3/1994 Department of Pharmacology, University of CO, Research Assistant
-Cryomicrotomy on rodent whole-brain specimen mounts including all associated du
ties for working lab
-Manage research office of Neuropharmacologist including major grant preparation
-Draft and edit professional manuscripts for publication, maintained reference d
atabases
-Design and prepare poster, slide and other graphical presentations including Me
dline and Paperchase literature searches for support materials
9/1988 - 8/1991 Columbus Children's Hospital Research Foundation Nephrology Rese
arch Asst.
-Analyzed human and rodent tissue utilizing light and electron microscopy
-Performed morphometry and image analysis for data collection
-Assisted with planning and designing of research studies
6/1988 - 8/1991 Medical Technology, School of Allied Medical Professions Ohio St
ate University
Clinical Instructor, Graduate Teaching Assistant.
-Teach lecture and laboratory sections of Clinical Parasitology course, includin
g materials and lab experiment creation and preparation
-Supervise laboratory segment of clinical medical technology courses
-Teach phlebotomy to Medical Technology students in clinical setting
-Assist faculty with organizing and hosting of clinical symposia
-Produce educational and professional documents
5/1994 - 10/2006 HISTOTECHNOLOGIST: Contract/Temporary/Part-time
Various institutions/agencies with short commitments to build my skills and expe
rience in a wide range of applications to maximize my functionality. This moveme
nt has been focused to later acquire a leadership position in a career-oriented
team. All positions involved flexible duties, Lab information system mastery and
ability to function quickly and responsibly in all environments.
- BiogenIdec, Histotechnologist, 8/2006-12/2006. Performed all routine histology
including processing, embedding, cutting paraffin and frozen tissues, special s
tains, QC, utilizing Hospital and Laboratory IS systems, Immunohistochemistry; p
rimarily rodent species studied
* Technical Solutions Inc. 8/2004-10/2004. Beth Israel (see above for responsib
ilities). Converted to permanent employee.
* Clarian Health Systems. 7/2003-2/2004: All routine Histology, Managed gross a
nd frozen benches, Safety officer.
* Add-a-Tech Agency, Inc. 1/2003-7/2003. All routine Histology covering vacatio
n and leave for client facilities.
* LabCorp. 4/2002-10/2002: Routine Histology, Implemented microwave special sta
in protocols for facility.
* Hilbrich Dermpath Lab. 8/2002-10/2002: Routine dermpath duties in high-volume
reference lab.
* BioGenex Laboratories. 4/1999-11/1999: Demonstrate and train clients and impl
ement systems for Immuno and in situ hybridization instrumentation. Peer network
development. Troubleshooting and client support.
* Corning Clinical Laboratories. 5/1994-11/1995: Learned Immunohistochemistry a
nd Immunoflourescence. Performed routing histology, phlebotomy and cytology spec
imen preparation.