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Chicago, Il, Us

Calumet City, Illinois, United States

East Chicago, Indiana, United States

East Chicago, Indiana

East Chicago, Indiana

Munster, Indiana, United States

Singapore

Singapore

- Performed routine laboratory procedures in: Hematology & Coagulation - Full blood count, Reticulocyte count, ESR, Malarial Parasite Screening, Dengue Screening(Duo & NS1), PT, PTT, INR Immunohematology - Blood typing (Direct & Reverse), Coomb's Test Biochemistry - Routine Immunochemistry, G6PD screening Microbiology & Clinical Microscopy - Inoculation of culture media, Sub-culturing, Staining (Gram's & AFB), Urine FEME, Stool FEME, Body Fluids FEME, CSF FEME- Performed and troubleshooted Quality controls needed for all machines & procedures- Liaised with HSA (Bloodbank) for blood product request of wards.- Handled & prepared specimen to be outsourced to other laboratories.

Philippines

Facilitated, gave lecture and trained participants of the HIV and other TTIs Proficiency TrainingWorkshop.* Assisted in the conduct of the External Quality Assessment Scheme for the NVBSP Blood ServiceFacilities.* Assisted in the conduct of research being done by the NRL.* Performed re-screening of blood units referred for the confirmation of HIV, HBsAg, HCV, Syphilisand Malaria reactivity by Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA), Chemilluminescent Assay (CLIA), andParticle Agglutination (PA).* Performed supplemental testing for HIV, HBsAg, HCV, Syphilis and Malaria by Western Blot,Neutralization Test and RT-PCR.* Ensured timely communication of results to referring blood bank.* Encoded data on blood bank profile, tests requested and results of confirmatory testing.* Received, documented and kept an inventory of all blood samples and smears referred forMalaria positive and negative validation and orchestrate the same to the Malaria ReferenceLaboratory.* Separated plasma from blood units and ensured proper and safe storage.* Kept an inventory of blood units received daily and ensured proper and safe storage.* Kept an inventory and ensured availability of all reagents and supplies.

Philippines

Performed routine laboratory procedures in:o Clinical ChemistryLiver Function Test, Kidney Function Test, Cardiac Enzymes, Electrolytes,Ionized Calcium, Lithium, Osmolality, HbA1c, Ammonia, Troponin T, FBS, LipidProfile, Serum Iron, Serum TIBC, CRP-HS, Micro-albumin Creatinine Ratio,Stone Analysis, Blood Alcohol, Therapeutic Drugs, Drug of Abuse.o Immunochemistry Tumor Markers, Thyroid Function Tests, Fertility Hormones.o Hematology and CoagulationComplete Blood Count with differential countCoagulation Tests – Prothrombin time (Protime), Partial Thromboplastin Time,Clotting Time/Bleeding Time (Duke’s and Surgicutt/Template), Anti-ThrombinTime, Fibrinogen level, D-dimer, FDP (Fibrinogen Degradation Product), and Clot RetractionESR, Malarial QBC Smear, Newborn Screening collection and preparation,Reticulocyte count and Osmotic Fragility Test.Performed special laboratory procedures in:o Immunology & SerologyElectrophoresis (Serum/ CSF Protein elec., Hgb Elec. & Immunoelectrophoresis)Immunofluorescence (ANA, dsDNA, P/C-ANCA)ASO titer, Typhidot, Dengue Duo, RA latex, CRP, RPR, Widal/Weil Felix Test,Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, H. Pylori (IgM,IgG), Leptospira test, Monospot test.o Molecular PathologyPolymerase Chain Reaction (HBV DNA/ HCV RNA/HPV DNA/ Chlamydia trachomatis/ HIV RNA viral load & TB DNA detection)DNA Testing(Profiling & Paternity testing)* Performed a variety of routine blood drawing procedures while strictly following all safetyprocedures during phlebotomy.* Prepared, processed, and stored patient specimens and samples according to departmentalprocedures using standard techniques and equipment.* Analyzed and interpreted tests and quality control results.* Proficient at observing safety precautions and handling of infectious specimens; rememberingprinciples involved in biochemical reactions; and understanding laboratory procedures.* Performed laboratory computer operations.

Ncr - National Capital Region, Philippines

Performed phlebotomy.Prepared, processed, and stored patient specimens and samples according to departmentalprocedures using standard techniques and equipment.

Bachelor Of Science, Medical Technology

Activities and Societies: Medical Technologist Society, Organization of Medical Technologist Interns, Philippine National Red Cross

High School Diploma