Kimberly Prado

Kimberly Prado

Specimen Processing Administrator

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  • About me

    Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP)CM | 2+ Years Performing Advanced Histology Procedures | Anatomic Pathology

  • Education

    • East Los Angeles College

      2011 - 2014
      Associate of Arts - AA Natural Sciences
    • California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

      2014 - 2018
      Completed coursework for Bachelor of Science: Biology Zoology option

      Activities and Societies: Global Medical Brigades Pre-veterinary Club Pre-medical Student Association (PMSA) Horsemanship Club

    • California State University-Dominguez Hills

      2020 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science Biology: Microbiology option

      Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society Clinical Laboratory Science Club

  • Experience

    • GTI Laboratories

      Sept 2018 - Feb 2019
      Specimen Processing Administrator

      · Screened urine samples using AU680 Chemistry Analyzer for specimen validity and operated an Automated Liquid Dispensing machine for processing of oral samples.· Aliquot urine and oral samples while maintaining specimen integrity.· Organized and restocked internal standards for future use in chemical analyses.· Independently developed Standard Operating Procedure for specimen processing administration position and trained eight laboratory staff members in this SOP.· Maintained daily log of fume hood and oven for equipment maintenance.· Responsible for the creation, maintenance, and daily communication of an Excel spreadsheet of administrative holds to the CFO, while under the direct supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.· Scanned test requisitions and attached documents into laboratory information system software (LIS) for long term storage.· Verified patient insurance policies through Waystar database.· Ensured any release of information requests were HIPAA compliant. Show less

    • EmeritusDX - A Cancer Diagnostic and Information Company

      Oct 2022 - Mar 2025
      • Lead Histotechnologist

        Jul 2024 - Mar 2025
      • Laboratory Technician I (Histology)

        Oct 2022 - Jul 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Histotechnologist (ASCP)

      ASCP BOC
      Jun 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kimberly Prado
      Honors List California State University Dominguez Hills May 2022
    • Awarded to Kimberly Prado
      Honors List California State University Dominguez Hills May 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer

      Issued by International Bird Rescue on Dec 2022
      International Bird RescueAssociated with Kimberly Prado
    • Foal Watch Program Volunteer

      Issued by W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center on Jan 2018
      W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse CenterAssociated with Kimberly Prado
    • Brigader

      Issued by Global Medical Brigades on Sept 2017
      Global Medical BrigadesAssociated with Kimberly Prado