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Adam Edmiston

Spartansburg,SC

Summary

Seven years of experience in pathology laboratories, including over three years as a pathologist's assistant. I am passionate about optimizing workflow in the pathology lab and implementing new procedures to reduce turnaround time while maintaining quality patient care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pathologist's Assistant

Carolinas Pathology Group
05.2025 - Current
  • Perform the dissection and description of various tissue types from small biopsies to en bloc cancer resections.
  • Managed an annual caseload of approximately 30,000 with a total of 4 pathologist's assistants on staff
  • Performed all frozen sections: orienting specimens, cutting relevant sections, cutting the tissue on the cryostat, and staining slides.

Pathologists' Assistant

Tulsa Medical Laboratory
11.2019 - 03.2023
  • With 3 PAs and 2 grossing technicians, handled a caseload of approximately 40,000 with an average of 30 autopsies annually.
  • Responsibilities also included employee scheduling, implementing new procedural changes, and communicating the changes to the entire team.

Histology Technician

Saint Francis Health System
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • Performed in the cutting, embedding, and staining of histological tissue samples.
  • Responsibilities included immunohistochemical procedures as well as maintaining the inventory of the antibody reagents used.

Surgery Assistant

Saint Francis Health System
03.2017 - 10.2017
  • Worked closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and various surgery personnel to perform any necessary assistance during surgery.
  • Responsibilities included maintaining a sterile work environment in multiple operating rooms and transporting patients to and from surgeries.

Education

Master of Science - Pathologists' Assistant

Rosalind Franklin University
North Chicago, IL
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
12.2016

Certification

  • PA - ASCP Certification

Timeline

Pathologist's Assistant

Carolinas Pathology Group
05.2025 - Current

Pathologists' Assistant

Tulsa Medical Laboratory
11.2019 - 03.2023

Histology Technician

Saint Francis Health System
10.2017 - 11.2019

Surgery Assistant

Saint Francis Health System
03.2017 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Oklahoma

Master of Science - Pathologists' Assistant

Rosalind Franklin University

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