Highlights:Experienced Medical Technologist with over 15 years of experienced.

Skills:Microbiology, Blood Banking, Generalist, Good communication, decision-making and problem solving skills, Hospital Information system

Goal:To enhance my technical proficiency and expertise in advanced diagnostic techniques.

Membership:American Society for Clinical Pathologist Saudi Health Commission for Health Specialists Professional Regulation Commission

Certification:ASCP

Medical Technologist 04/2020 - current
Philippine Coast Guard (Coast Guard Medical Service), , Philippines
Provide laboratory testing for all personnel and direct dependents of the Philippine Coast Guard which includes Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Hematology, Serology and Clinical Microscopy.
• Perform blood collection by venipuncture and capillary techniques. • Perform blood extraction for mass blood donation. • Perform quality control, maintenance, and validation. • Adhere to laboratory protocols for handling samples, analysis, processing, and patient information. • Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory and verified the viability of supplies before use. • Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments, and equipment. • Maintain clean work area following infection control guidance.--
Chief Medical Technologist 09/2014 - 04/2020
Unhealth Southwoods Hospital and Medical Center, , Philippines
Oversees the overall activities of the medical laboratory, which includes ensuring that all laboratory procedures are conducted safely and efficiently, managing laboratory staff and resources, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs. ? Participated in procedure and instrument development activities. ? Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues. ? Train and mentor junior staff members on laboratory procedures, instrumentation and safety protocols. ?Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits. ? Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws. ? Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time. ? Devises work schedules and allocates duties to laboratory personnel. ? Handle budgeting, equipment maintenance, and stay updated on advances in laboratory technology.--
Medical Technologist II 05/2011 - 05/2013
International Medical Center, , Saudi Arabia
pecialty centers providing a wide range of comprehensive treatment options for different health problems including specialties in Orthopedics, Cardiology, Oncology, Women’s Health and Children’s Health.
MICROBIOLOGY SECTION ? Performs manual and automated bacterial identification, isolation, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. ? Performs microscopic staining and examination. ? Examine sputum smear and report accordingly. ? Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions and quality assurance policies. ? Prepares culture media and reagents. ? Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis and results reporting. ? Prepares and validates quality control reports. ?Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory and verified viability of supplies prior to use. BLOOD BANK SECTION ? Performs manual, semi-automated, fully automated methods of blood typing, crossmatching, direct antiglobulin test and antibody screening. ? Prepares blood and blood product units and inventory report. ? Perform quality control on blood products. ?Records and reports temperature monitoring on blood bank refrigerators. ? Ensures availability of supplies and inventory. ? Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes. ? Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors. ? Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.--
Medical Technologist 11/2007 - 03/2011
St. Clare's Medical Center, , Philippines
SCMC is a private tertiary level hospital with 75-bed capacity with complete medical services and doctor’s clinic. It is recognized as a level 2 Hospital by the Department of Health.
SECTION HEAD, MICROBIOLOGY ? Overall in charge of the daily operation of the section. ? Performs manual and automated bacterial identification, isolation, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing on various specimens. ? Encodes patient information and result to WHONET program. ? Read gram stain, acid-fast stain smear. ? Examine sputum smear and report accordingly to the National Tuberculosis Program. ? Assist in sample collection and preparation for surveillance program. ? Prepares and validates quality control. ? Ensures availability of supplies and inventory. ? Performs analysis of EQAS/ARSP samples ? Trains and mentors junior staff. ? Analyses various biological samples ? Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests. ? Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components. ? Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis and results reporting. ? Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes. ? Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors. ? Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results. ? Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory and verified viability of supplies prior to use. ? Identified test system abnormalities with potential for negatively affecting test performance or reporting and corrected issues. ? Operated, calibrated and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations. ? Receive reagents/supplies delivered in the absence of the Stock Custodian, and inspect items delivered have valid expiration dates and lot numbers, and ensure proper storage to avoid spoilage, and maintain quality and integrity. ? Renders efficient and quality service to patients and blood donors, and observes professionalism at all times. ? Perform Quality Control in the tests done in different sections, and process unknown test samples for proficiency testing such as EQAS (External Quality Assessment Scheme)--
Medical Technologist 09/2005 - 02/2007
MCU-FDTMF Hospital, , Philippines
MCU Hospital is an established and esteemed institution in the healthcare and service industry. It has a capacity of 209 beds to accommodate patients without compromising quality
• Adhere to hospital protocols for handling samples and patient information • Ability to operate POCT machines • Perform specimen processing and urinalysis diagnostic testing • Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level • Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes. • Perform quality control, maintenance, and validation • Perform blood collection by venipuncture and capillary techniques • Perform Complete Blood Count, prepare and stain blood films for microscopic examination • Retrieved patient blood and bodily fluids in a safe and correct manner • Analyze and report results, including critical values, according to the appropriate protocol • Perform routine and STAT laboratory examination • Performs manual and automated bacterial identification, isolation, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing • Perform blood extraction for mass blood donation, ABO typing, blood screening, and crossmatching • Executed and analyzed tests in areas including Phlebotomy, Chemistry, Hematology, Clinical Microscopy, Blood Bank, Immuno-Serology, Histopathology, Bacteriology as well as Molecular to aid Physicians in diagnosing and treating disease • Refers to pathologist blood film for validation • Performs manual and automated bacterial identification, isolation, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing on various specimens. • Prepares required culture media • Performs autoclave sterilization of microbiology materials and media and hazardous wastes • Assist in sample collection and preparation for the surveillance program • Screens, interviews, and collects blood from eligible donors. • Prepares blood and blood product units. • Performs various laboratory examinations on collected blood, such as Malarial Parasite Screening, HBsAg screening, HCV, and Syphilis Antibody Screening. • Carries out proper storage and issuance of blood and blood components • Records and reports temperature monitoring on blood bank refrigerators • Performs cytology preparation and staining. • Maintains histopathologic results in the file. • Organizes biopsy specimens for storage • Performs serological tests by lateral flow, latex agglutination, automated machines • Performs immunological tests by ELISA, and/or other immunological techniques.--

Manila Central University 06/2000 - 04/2004
, , Philippines
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Medical Technology
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

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