Joshua Kinghorn
Marana,AZ
Summary
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Histotech
SAGIS
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted tests correctly to obtain accurate results used to support patients' needs and diagnose conditions.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians' offices and medical facilities.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Kept laboratory equipment in good working order with regular maintenance.
- Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Leveraged automated equipment. to perform immunohistochemistry staining techniques.
Maintenance Supervisor
Rose Management Group
03.2018 - 11.2023
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Supervised 5 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
Maintenance Technician
Harbin Clinic
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
Maintenance Technician
North West Georgia Housing Authority
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08-2024
Skills
- Immunohistochemistry
- Regulatory compliance
- Reagent preparation
- Specimen processing
- Tissue processing
- CLIA and CAP guidelines
- Hazardous waste management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Histotech
SAGIS
11.2023 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Rose Management Group
03.2018 - 11.2023
Maintenance Technician
Harbin Clinic
07.2017 - 03.2018
Maintenance Technician
North West Georgia Housing Authority
05.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Arizona State University
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