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Skills:Clinical Laboratory, Blood Banking

Medical Technologist 03/2016 - current
Philippine Red Cross - Laguna Chapter, Santa Cruz, Laguna Philippines
Industry: Healthcare and Humanitarian Services
Accomplished Medical Technologist with over eight years of experience at the Philippine Red Cross - Laguna Chapter, specializing in blood banking and apheresis procedures. Proven expertise in recruiting and screening blood donors, maintaining rigorous quality control standards, and ensuring the safe and efficient processing of blood products. Recognized for redesigning data encoding forms to enhance reporting efficiency and streamline operations.
At the Philippine Red Cross - Laguna Chapter, I have served as a Medical Technologist since 2016, where I perform a variety of critical tasks within the Blood Services department. My primary responsibilities include conducting routine blood banking procedures and performing platelet apheresis. I am proficient in recruiting and screening blood donors, ensuring the collection of safe and viable blood products.I handle the screening of collected blood and perform manual procedures such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and microscopic determination of Plasmodium species. My role also involves the separation of blood components into packed red blood cells, platelet concentrate, fresh frozen plasma, and cryoprecipitate.I am responsible for the routine maintenance, quality control, and calibration of various laboratory equipment, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and safety are upheld. Additionally, I monitor daily and monthly blood inventory and availability, ensuring a consistent supply of blood products.One of my key achievements in this role was redesigning the data encoding forms, which significantly improved the efficiency of monthly reporting processes. My commitment to maintaining accurate records and documentation in accordance with regulatory standards has consistently contributed to the overall efficiency and reliability of the laboratory.Throughout my tenure, I have actively participated in quality assurance and improvement initiatives, collaborated with medical staff to provide effective transfusion services, and ensured compliance with environmental regulations and waste disposal policies.--
Medical Technologist 10/2011 - 03/2016
Santa Rosa Hospital and Medical Center, Santa Rosa City, Laguna Philippines
Industry: Hospital and Healthcare
Experienced Medical Technologist with over five years of expertise at Santa Rosa Hospital and Medical Center, serving as the Blood Bank Section Head. Demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of laboratory sections, including hematology, clinical chemistry, clinical microscopy, immunology, serology, and bacteriology. Known for meticulous diagnostic testing, quality control, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
At Santa Rosa Hospital and Medical Center, I served as a Medical Technologist as a generalist from 2011 to 2016 and also serve as the Blood Bank Section Head from 2014 to 2016. In this role, I was responsible for overseeing blood bank operations and ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and safety in blood product handling and administration.I performed a wide array of diagnostic tests using both automated and manual techniques across various laboratory sections, including hematology, clinical chemistry, clinical microscopy, immunology and serology, blood banking, and bacteriology. My duties included conducting manual procedures such as blood smear preparation, differential count, reticulocyte count, dipstick analysis, microscopic detection and interpretation of crystals, casts, and cells, KOH smear, crossmatching, and blood typing.I assisted certified pathologists in histopathologic procedures, ensuring precise and reliable results. My role required maintaining and operating laboratory equipment according to standard protocols, conducting quality control and calibration procedures, and identifying and resolving issues related to testing and results interpretation.In addition to technical responsibilities, I performed phlebotomy and venipuncture for both out-patient and in-patient services, ensuring patient comfort and accuracy in sample collection. I collaborated closely with physicians and healthcare teams to provide comprehensive and high-quality patient care, adhering to strict safety and compliance standards in all laboratory practices.Throughout my tenure, I contributed to the overall efficiency and reliability of the laboratory by consistently performing accurate diagnostic testing and maintaining rigorous quality control measures. My ability to work under pressure and establish strong relationships with patients, doctors, and staff was instrumental in delivering exceptional healthcare services.--

Far Eastern University- Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation 06/2005 - 11/2010
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Medical Technologist
Graduated with a BS in Medical Technology, receiving comprehensive training in hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and blood banking. Developed proficiency in laboratory techniques, quality control, and diagnostic procedures. This education provided a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing me for a successful career as a Medical Technologist.

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