Quality Control Medical
Resume:
RESUME
Ma Theresa Danetaras
*** **** ****** *** **** D, Glendale CA 91205
Email:************@***.***
Home: 818-***-****
Work Experience:
Diagnostic Laboratories (05/02/11 – Current) – Laboratory Assistant 2820 N. Ontario Street,
Burbank CA 91504 Supervisor: Jane Baldonado 1-818-***-****
Provides laboratory support activities including technical procedures, culturing, preparation of samples, media,
reagents, glassware and test kits/apparatus, and records maintenance.
Observes thermostats on storage units to confirm that temperature remains constant at designated temperature.
Performs culture on various samples using different media.
Able to manipulate various equipments such as Vitek, which identify different microorganisms, Previ Isola, an automated
specimen inoculation, Bacti Alert, blood culture incubator.
Performs fecal occult blood test and C. difficile on stool specimen.
Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, supplies, and laboratory.
Collects as appropriate, specimens, or receives, checks, and records information regarding laboratory specimens.
Keeps records of tests performed, and assists in maintaining reports.
Conducts and documents appropriate quality control and assurance procedures for monitoring and evaluating the
quality of the testing process of each method.
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (09/29/2006 – 01/2011) Medical Technologist
APO, Armed Forces United States
Supervisor: CPT Damon Ellison – 011**-****** 8812; Contact:Yes
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Hours per week: 40
Serves as the Medical Technologist in charge of procedures in standard and molecular techniques and concepts in
traditional and molecular Microbiology.
Able to organize materials and procedures associated with the pre analytic sample accessioning/ processing of a wide
spectrum of clinical specimens for multiple laboratory assays and ensure the accurate and timely handling of samples.
Prepares reagents, solutions, buffers and media needed for various test. Knowledgeable of
regular and non standard medical supplies and equipment.
Able to operate and maintain a variety of common laboratory equipment as well as the complex instruments used for
molecular testing.
Performs highly complex testing methods used in molecular analysis in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques.
Performs manual nucleic acid extraction using Highly Purified Extraction kit or automated by MagNa Pure System.
Maintains cell culture from different cell lines which are used for Immunoflourescence testing and proficiency testing
surveys, such as College of American Pathologist (CAP).
Able to manipulate sensitive equipments such as Lightcycler, Genome sequencer, Master cycler, Magna Pure Systems
and Smartcycler.
Knowledgeable in Luminex Map Technology and ABI 7500 Fast which are used in Influenza Surveillance testing as well
as the classical protocols used in screening respiratory viruses.
Inoculate, cultivate, isolate, classify and identify bacterial and other microorganisms present in body fluids, exudates,
surface, or autopsy and surgical specimens as well as performs various bacteriological and virological procedures to
provide data that can be used for the diagnosis and treatment of cause and progress of disease.
Performs fungal isolation and Chlamydia/N. gonorrhea testing. Performs Mycobacteriae testing using AFB stain on
smear and Mycobactriae culture using various culture media. Performs rapid Immunological tests as
well as its quality controls and to keep records of the results. Other duties include calibration,
standardization, adjustment and maintaining instrumentations, refrigerators, freezers and centrifuges for proper
functions based on JCAHO standards.
Maintains epidemiological report of Influenza Surveillance and submit in a weekly basis to CHPPM Eur.
Coordinate with outlying clinics with regards to influenza testing.
Assists in tracking Avian Influenza/Pandemic Influenza related expenditures to project renewable costs.
Selects, performs, evaluates and monitors the performance of non routine and specialized test procedures.
Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing and sets priorities of the tests based on STAT,
ASAP, or routine classification. Identifies problem that may adversely affect test performance and integrity of the results.
Assists in laboratory administrative duties including report generation, SOP review and modification.
Completes work ensuring accuracy, precision, and timeliness sets up and monitors quality controls. Processes and
controls environmental conditions of the specimens as well as responds to time factors. Selects, performs, evaluates,
and monitors the performance of non routine and specialized test procedures. Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts, and
performs preventive maintenance on instruments.
Perform a wide variety of laboratory testing in the area of microbiology, in accordance to the standard operating
procedures of the said testing area. Works with considerable independence to carry out testing, setting priorities based
on STAT, ASAP or routine classification, exercising sound judgment and interpretation. Able to release results without
supervisor review; however, results are reviewed after the fact to identify handling of abnormal findings against
established quality control values. Resolves most technical problems, referring only the more complex problems to the
senior technologist or supervisor. Performs various bacteriological and virological procedures to provide data that can be
used for the diagnosis and treatment of cause and progress of disease.
Receive visitors and phone calls and provide information or direct to other staff.
Organize and maintain records of research test results. Prepare purchase requisitions in automated system and accept
official goods and services received. Supervise new personnel and assign work as needed.
Binangonan Health Center (02/02/1996 06/25/2001) Senior Medical Technologist
Binangonan, Philippines
Supervisor: Dr. Eufemia Beltran 000 0000; Contact:Yes
Salary: $18.00 per hour
Hours per week: 40
Duties: Performs phlebotomy procedures to include the vacutainer collection system and use of syringes, butterfly
needle devices and capillary puncture techniques.
Able to organize materials and procedures associated with the pre analytic sample accessioning/ processing of a wide
spectrum of clinical specimens for multiple laboratory assays and ensure the accurate and timely handling of samples..
Knowledge of regular and non standard medical supplies and equipment.
Able to operate and maintain a variety of common laboratory equipments.
In charge of the overall operations of a Municipal Public Health laboratory, performing wide variety of tests ranging from
manual to semi automated procedures. Tests include routine urinalysis with microscopy, complete blood cell count and
Mycobacteriae testing using AFB stain and interpretation of sputum samples. Performs a wide variety of testing in the
areas of STAT/routine Hematology, coagulation, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology, Immunoassays, Blood Bank and
Microbiological testing. Performs rapid Immnological tests as well as its Quality Control and keep records of the results.
Performs various Immunohematologic tests and Blood Banking procedures to include ABO/Rh blood typing using direct
and indirect method, crossmatching/compatibility testing, antigen antibody screening, as well as titer determination for
monitoring patients. Serological latex testing for various disease states, enzyme immunoassay testing for Hepatitis, and
other specialized Blood Bank confirmation testing.
Performs and monitors the performance of a wide variety of examination using complex automated analytical systems.
Performs high complexity tests including Total Iron Binding Capacity and High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol as part of
Lipid testing.
Also responsible for procurement of reagents and supplies.
Education:
College/University
San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation (06/01/1990 03/31/1994)
Pasay, Philippines
Degree: B.S. Medical Technology Transcript evaluated by World Education Services (WES) as equivalent to a
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology at a regionally accredited institution.
Copy of the said evaluation is available upon request.
Additional Information
License Med. Tech. (Philippines) (09/30/1994)
Philippine Licensure Examination
AMT certification pending examination.
One year Internship at San Juan De Dios Hospital from May 1993 to May 1994. Duties includes rotation to different
sections of the laboratory performing manual, semi automated and automated procedures. Hematology and Coagulation
rotations includes performing manual and automated CBC, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, manual differential, body
fluid cell count, PT and PTT. Clinical Microscopy procedures to include urinalysis and fecal analysis. Chemistry and
Serology rotation includes performing tests on serum, plasma and other body fluids. Microbiology rotation includes,
preparation of reagents, culture and sensitivity of different body fluids. Blood bank rotation includes, blood typing, cross
matching and antibody identification. In charge of maintaining different instrumentations to include maintenance,
calibration and quality control procedures. Performed phlebotomy procedures when needed. Performs various
immunohematologic tests and blood banking procedures to include ABO/Rh blood typing. Responsible for various
serological latex testing. Performs and monitors the performance of a wide variety of examination using complex
automated analytical systems. Performs phlebotomy procedures to include the Vacutainer collection system and use of
syringes, butterfly needle devices and capillary puncture techniques.
Able to organize materials and procedures associated with the pre analytic sample accessioning/ processing of a wide
spectrum of clinical specimens for multiple laboratory assays and insure the accurate and timely handling of samples.
Knowledge of regular and non standard medical supplies and equipment.
Able to operate and maintain a variety of common laboratory equipment such as laboratory centrifuges, a pneumatic
tube sample transport system, computer (CRT) terminals and peripherals, etc.
Traning:
Sputum Analysis (05/20/1999)
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
Joint project of JICA(Japan) NTP(Phils) for a more
extensive sputum examination.
Awards Med. Tech. of the Year (07/30/99)
National Tuberculosis Program
Currently reviewing for Medical Technologist certification.
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