Temilade Grace Ogidan

**** ******* *****, *** ******* TX 78261

210-***-**** ( Home)

210-***-**** (Cell)

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Objective

Seek the Challenging Position of Clinical Laboratory Technologist

A talented Clinical Laboratory Technologist with various experiences in performing complex

biological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests. Proven experience in working

within the scope of Laboratory policies and procedures, contributing to positive outcomes and

meeting the vision and cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional

behavior and laboratory expertise; identifying opportunities for and contributing to the

improvement of quality, safety and cost, as well as patient, customer, and employee satisfaction.

Summary of Qualifications

More than Thirteen years experience as Clinical and Non

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Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

In depth ability to perform microbiological procedures;

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culture and isolate microorganisms; analyze and interpret

information from microscopy analysis; prepare, read and

interpret slide preparations.

Excellent ability to analyze test results and biochemical

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reactions; identify microorganisms; interpret tests and

quality control results; know principles of test systems.

Proficiency at observing safety precautions and handling of

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infectious specimens; remembering principles involved in

biochemical reactions; and understanding laboratory

procedures.

Excellent analytical ability and judgment to relate test results

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to normal or pathological states, to resolve technical

equipment problems, and interpret quality control data.

Great visual acuity to distinguish fine gradations of color and

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texture, and sound manual dexterity to work with delicate

instruments.

Remarkable ability to prepare and record accurate laboratory

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reports.

Excellent ability to work independently, evaluate situations

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and act appropriately.

Excellent interpersonal skills to interact courteously and

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effectively with co workers, physicians, other hospital

personnel and other outside contacts.

Enviable neat and orderly work habits.

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Ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to

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written protocols.

Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.

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Great knowledge of chemical, biological and mathematical

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principles, and of laboratory instrumentation, method

principles and techniques.

Professional

Medical Technologist II (Microbiology) July 2007 Present

Experienc

Harbor Hospital, 3001 S. Hanover Street, Baltimore MD 21225

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Perform Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) and EHEC assays for the

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detection of Clostridium Deficle Toxins in Stool Specimen.

Isolation and Identification of Bacteria from blood culture using fluorescence

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in situ hybridization (FISH) method with peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probes

Detection of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Chlamydia trachomatis using

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polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Perform ELISA technique using antigen antibody reaction in diagnosis of

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clinical infection from patient specimen.

Involve in Training of students and new Employee

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Safety officer of microbiology Laboratory

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Ordered testing culture media, stains, and reagents; prepared and examined

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slide preparations for the detection of microorganism. Accurately read,

interpreted and recorded the results of laboratory tests.

Receiving and processing of clinical specimen.

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Rotation through Urine, blood, mycology, mycobacteriology, stool, wound and

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miscellaneous benches.

Plate reading and antimicrobial sensitivity testing on clinical important

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isolates..

Integrated instrument data, quality control and tested principles for accurate

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result reporting.

Assisted with the collection and analysis of laboratory data; entered, retrieved

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and processed computer generated lab reports.

Performed procedures for quality control and quality assurance of all

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laboratory analyses.

Provided highly technical and complex information clearly to physicians,

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medical personnel and state medical authority.

Medical Technologist II (Microbiology) July 2006 July 2007

Holy Cross Hospital. 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, Maryland.

Rotation through various workstations that includes

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Specimen processing and Routine Culture, blood, respiratory, urine, virology,

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parasitology, mycology, and mycobacteriology benches within the

Microbiology Lab.

Isolation and Identification of pathogenic (clinically significant)

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microorganisms

Urinalysis and Serology Testing

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Antigen Antibody Reaction (ELISA)

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Plate reading and Antibiotics sensitivity testing on clinical importance

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microorganism.

Daily QC

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Clinical Laboratory Specialist (Microbiology) January 2002 May 2005

University College Hospital. 1 UCH Road, Ibadan Nigeria.

Kept records, prepared and updated written reports and procedure manuals.

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Assist in research, planning and evaluation of alternate methods and new

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testing procedures.

Prepared and analyzed samples in a BSL 2 and/or BSL 3 laboratory

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environment, including hazardous clean up procedures.

Conducted chemical analyses of blood, urine, cerebro spinal and other body

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fluids.

Studied blood cells and other tissues to determine their relation to various

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physiological and pathological conditions.

Prepared tissue sections for microscopic examinations.

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Intern (Quality Control Assistant) January 1999 – April 1999

Seven Up Bottling Company, Lagos Nigeria.

Examined food and water samples for microbial agents; identified

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microorganisms to the genus and species level.

Performed molecular testing procedures such as PCR (Polymerase Chain

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Reaction), for the identification possible microbiological contaminants

Performed procedures for quality control and quality assurance of all

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laboratory analyses.

Performed microbiological and related biological and bio chemical

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examinations on clinical and environmental specimens for the detection and

identification of microbial agents of disease.

Education and Professional

Certified Clinical Laboratory

Certification

Technologist

ASCP

George Washington University,

August 2006

Washington DC

Certificate in Clinical

Laboratory Science

University of Ibadan, Nigeria August 2001

Bachelor of Science (BS) in

Microbiology

August 2001

References available on request

Instrument Used

• Microscan Identification System

• Bactec Blood Culture Alert System

• Vitek Identification System

• Phoenix Baterial Identification System

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