VICKY PUI WAH CHAN

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A highly talented Clinical Laboratory Technologist with eleven years experience in performing complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests, 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

• Twelve years experience as Clinical Laboratory Technologist in all branches of laboratory medicine which include immunology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, hematology and blood bank.

• Excellent ability to perform the evaluation of new ELISA kits and tests.

• In-depth ability to perform the analysis and interpretation of immunofluorescent slides.

• In-depth ability to perform microbiological procedures; culture and isolate micro-organisms; analyze and interpret information from microscopy; prepare, read and interpret slide preparations.

• Proficiency at observing safety precautions and handling of infectious specimens; remembering principles involved in biochemical reactions; and understanding laboratory procedures.

• Superb analytical ability and judgment to relate test results 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 texture, and sound manual dexterity to work with delicate instruments.

• Remarkable ability to prepare and record accurate laboratory reports.

• Excellent ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact courteously and effectively with co-workers, physicians, other hospital personnel and other outside contacts.

• Enviable neat and orderly work habits.

• Unmatchable ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols.

• Uncommon ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.

• Great knowledge of chemical, biological and mathematical principles, and of laboratory instrumentation, method principles and techniques.

Professional Experience

Calvary Hospital, Bronx, New York (Per diem) August 2008 – Present

General Laboratory

Laboratory Technologist

• Perform all general duties, machine operation and maintenance on all branches of hematology, biochemistry, coagulation, urine analysis, blood bank and microbiology.

• Review blood smear.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York August 2007 – Present

Hematology Laboratory

Laboratory Technologist I

Duties:

Hematology:

• Operated and performed maintenance of the following machine:

1. Advia 120 & 2120 (Bayer)

2. Labcell

• Performed blood smears staining.

• Studied the morphology of blood cells to determine their relation to various physiological and pathological conditions.

• Performed body fluid cell counts.

Coagulation:

• Operated and performed maintenance of the following machine:

1. STA Compact (Diagnostica Stago)

2. STA 2 (Diagnostica Stago)

3. Top (ACL Top)

• Performed coagulation manual tests.

Special Coagulation:

• Operated and performed maintenance of the following machine:

1. STA Compact (Diagnostica Stago)

2. STA 2 (Diagnostica Stago)

3. Top (ACL Top)

• Performed ELISA tests.

• Performed PT and APTT mixing study.

• Performed platelet function test and platelet aggregation test.

Urine:

• Operated and performed maintenance of ATLAS model 5001C (Bayer) and UF100 (SYSMEX).

• Performed microscopy of urine analysis.

• Performed manual occult blood tests of stool and gastric fluid.

Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong Feb 1998 – Feb 2007

Medical Laboratory Technician II

Duties:

• Perform complex laboratory tests and procedures on blood and other body fluids, according to laboratory policies.

• Prepare samples and reagents for testing according to laboratory policies.

• Responsible for the accuracy, interpretation and reporting of all test results according to laboratory policies.

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and quality control for all reagents.

• Keep accurate records of quality control, maintenance and workload data according to laboratory policies.

• Refer problems and unusual results to appropriate parties and document all corrective action procedures undertaken in the Laboratory.

• Perform clerical and support services as needed, such as answering the telephone, calling STATS and alerting values to the appropriate department or clinician, disposing of contaminated specimens, control of inventory, etc.

• Participate in proficiency testing of unknowns and internal and external continuing education programs to keep current of developments in their field.

Duties on different branches:

Immunology:

• Performed the evaluation of new ELISA kits and tests.

• Performed serological tests and immunoblot tests to aid in diagnosis of communicable and other diseases.

• Detection of virus by IFA.

• Performed water analysis, such as chlorine test, hardness test and endotoxin test.

Microbiology:

• Performed specimen culture, TB culture and water culture.

• Processed the bacterial culture by conventional methods and API identification kits.

• Performed bacterial culture following up testing.

• Performed semen analysis and Uric acid crystals analysis.

• Performed body fluid cell counting

• Performed molecular testing procedures such as PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), for the identification of tuberculosis.

• Ordered and prepared testing culture media, stains, and reagents; prepared and examined slide preparations for the detection of microbial agents.

• Operated and performed the maintenance of Bactec 9050 (blood culture incubator).

Clinical chemistry:

• Operated and performed the maintenance of the following machine:

1. Hitachi 912 automatic analyzer.

2. Vitro 250(Ortho-clinical diagnostics).

3. Rapid lab 855.

4. Variant II (BioRad).

5. Axsym (Abbott).

6. Genio (interlab).

7. UniCAP100E.

• Conducted chemical analyses of blood, urine, cerebro-spinal and other body fluids.

• Accurately read, interpreted and recorded the results of laboratory tests.

• Integrated instrument data, quality control and tested principles for accurate result reporting.

• Assisted with the collection and analysis of laboratory data; entered, retrieved and processed computer generated lab reports.

Hematology:

• Operated and performed maintenance of the following machine:

1. Cell-Dyn 3200

2. ALIFAX

3. ACL 1000

• Performed blood films staining.

• Studied the morphology of blood cells to determine their relation to various physiological and pathological conditions.

• Performed coagulation tests and some manual tests.

Blood Bank:

• Operated Ortho Bio Vue System for blood crossmatching.

• Performed ABO blood typing & Rh typing.

• Performed cold & warm agglutination test, direct & indirect coombs test, type and screen test.

Urine & stool:

• Operated and performed maintenance of Clinitek 500 (Bayer).

• Performed microscopy of urine and stool analysis.

• Performed some special tests of urine and stool.

Ocean Park (HK) Laboratory, Hong Kong July1997 – Feb 1998

Senior Laboratory Technician

• Operated and performed maintenance of the machine of cell-Dye 3200, spectrophotometer, beckmen, packed cell volume.

• Conducted blood samples testing.

• Performed specimen culture.

• Performed water analysis.

• Accurately read, interpreted and recorded the results of laboratory tests.

• Integrated instrument data, quality control and tested principles for accurate result reporting.

• Assisted with the collection and analysis of laboratory data; entered, retrieved and processed computer generated lab reports.

• Performed procedures for quality control and quality assurance of all laboratory analyses.

Coler Memorial Hospital, New York June 1996-Sept 1996

Biochemistry Laboratory,

Laboratory Technician (internship)

• Operated and performed the machine of Spectrophotometer and Beckman Cx3 & Cx4.

• Conducted all biochemistry tests

• Assisted with the collection and analysis of laboratory data; entered, retrieved and processed computer generated lab reports.

• Accurately read, interpreted and recorded the results of laboratory tests.

Education and Professional Training

Certification of Medical Technologist in Hematology by American Society for Clinical Pathology

License of Clinical Laboratory Technologist by Office of The Professions,

New York State Education Department

Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist by Medical Laboratory Technologist Board, Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong, HK

Master’s degree of Medical Sciences (2003)

City University of New York (CUNY), Hunter College, NY

Bachelor's degree of Science (Health Science) (1997)

Major: Medical Laboratory Science

City University of New York (CUNY), Kingsborough Community College, NY

Associated degree of Science (1994)

Special Skills: Fluency in both English and Chinese

Phlebotomy skill

Computer literate (Words, Excel and Power point)

References: Available upon request.

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