Description
* Medical technologist with ASCPi certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. 25 years of combined working experience in the Philippines and Kuwait. Searching for a Medical Technologist position in the U.S.A. * Excellent clinical laboratory skills, with commended performance conducting/analyzing laboratory assays and resolving complex clinical and instrument problems. * Experienced in handling and troubleshooting a wide array of lab machines. * Accurate, reliable, diligent and focused on the timely, quality completion of all lab procedures. Work well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environments. * Able to work and co-exist with different types of personalities. Senior Practitioner Laboratory Technologist Sept 2014 - Present, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait (CAP Accredited) Handle machines in all the areas of the clinical laboratory. Verify, record and report lab results on all performed tests. Ensure compliance with government requirements, institute policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area. Key Contributions: * As the supervisor of the Hematology section, ensures compliance with all the standards set by CAP and performs competency assessment on all technologists. * As a member of the Quality Assurance team, performs a variety of tasks including evaluation of quality controls, investigation of non-compliant events and updating of policies and procedures. * Performed machine validation on a number of machines including Dimension EXL, Beckman Coulter Access2, Liaison Diasorin and Euroimmun I2P. * As a generalist, executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, serology and microbiology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease. * Consistently commended for the timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens. * Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care. Senior Laboratory Technologist May 2011 - August 2014, Alia International Hospital, Kuwait Collect and prepare specimens and performs laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Handles machines in all areas of the laboratory. Ensure compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area. Key Contributions: * Blood Banking section was granted a license to operate by successfully passing the exam and interview conducted by Kuwait Central Blood Bank (K.C.B.B.) * As a generalist, executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, serology and microbiology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease. * Performed machine validation for Cobas 6000. * Trained new technologists working in the department. Laboratory Technician April 2006 - April 2011, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Laboratory Services (YIACO Medical Company), Kuwait Performs all Hematology laboratory procedures, routine and special. Handles all machines in the Hematology and Blood Banking sections. Ensure compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area. Key Contributions: * One of only a few technicians entrusted to be trained in all areas of the Hematology/Blood Banking section including HPLC Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, performing cytochemical stains, thrombophilia screening and Platelet Function testing (platelet aggregation). * Consistently assigned as shift supervisor during shifting duties Chief Medical Technologist June 1996 - July 2005, Isaac & Catalina Medical Center, Balanga City, Philippines Performs all tasks related to laboratory operations including quality assurance and laboratory safety practices. Key Contributions: * Involved in all aspects of the department's operation including license application, renewal, manpower recruitment, machine acquisition, etc. * Set up the laboratory during the hospital's upgrade from a 15-bed capacity multi-specialty clinic to a 100-bed capacity medical center. Clinical Training Mar 1994 - Mar 1995 East Avenue Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines Completed 12-month clinical training program which is included in the Medical Technology curriculum.
Education
| SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Santo Tomas | Medical Technology | 1995 | Bachelor Degree |
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