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• Performed laboratory tests in urinalysis and pregnancy testing.• Operated clinical test instruments such as the Clinitek Atlas Analyzer, Clinitek Advantus Analyzer and Sysmex UF-1000i automated analyzer.• Performed calibration, quality control and maintenance.• Performed microscopic examinations on all urinalysis orders.• Under Low Power Field (LPF) evaluated the following Hyaline casts and Pathological casts.• Under High Power Field (HPF) evaluated the following RBC, WBC, bacteria, epithelial cells and crystals. • Throughout the evaluation, made note of the presence of amorphous sediment, spermatozoa, trichomonas or budding yeast.• Called abnormal results to the ordering clinicians and documented reports.

• Performed routine and specialized testing microbiology, Urine, Group B Vaginals, Streptococcus Pneumoniae AG in urine, Legionella Urine Antigen, Rapid Strep Group A, Binaxnow Malaria Antigen, C-Difficle Toxin by EIA, Crytococcal Antigen, Stool Lactoferrin, Vaginitis Panel (AFFIRM), Shiga Toxin 1 and Shiga Toxin 2.• Perform gram stain on respiratory, wounds, fluid, stool and genital samples.• Perform Vitek automated Microbiology System (Biomerieu) for rapid identification ID and antimicrobial testing (AST) of clinical significant human pathogens.

• Performed routine and specialized testing microbiology, Urine, Group B Vaginal, Blood, Wound Cultures, Wet Mounts, Malaria Slides, Rapid Strep, IFOBT, Occult Blood.• Quality Control – Reagents, Kirby Bauer, Automated Panels – Phoenix, D-Test, ESBL, and Modified Hodge Test, Gram Stain, Rapid Strep, IFOBT.• Performed Phoenix Automated Microbiology system (BD Diagnostic Systems) for rapid identification ID and antimicrobial testing (AST) of clinical significant human bacterial pathogens.

• Performed laboratory tests in Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, Coagulation, Blood Bank and Bacteriology.• Performed venipuncture and obtained blood sample.• Operated clinical test instruments and lab information systems.• Received and provided reports and laboratory results.• Documented follow up.• Gave interpretive information to nurses, physicians and other authorized personnel.• Performed other duties as assigned.

• Responsible for the operation of an outreach laboratory facility that provided phlebotomy services and range of clinical laboratory testing including hematology, chemistry and other tests.• Supervised the performance of CLS and laboratory technical assistants. Performed standard and complex procedures in clinical chemistry and hematology.• Operated equipment such as Vitros 250 and Sysmex SF3000 or similar instruments including calibration of equipments. • Analyzed results to correct errors and resolve problems.

• Setup and responsible for the operation of the Microbiology Department.• Supervised the performance of CLS and laboratory technical assistants.• Performed standard and complex procedures as well as other departments of the laboratory, including calibration of equipments, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and quality control• Analyzed results to correct errors and resolve problems.• Developed new procedures and validated the performance.