Quality Assurance Medical

LUISA F. ORDOÑEZ

*** ***** ***** ****** ** • Atlanta, GA 30328

abhm19@r.postjobfree.com • 908-***-****

EDUCATION Certification in Medical Laboratory Science, 2004 Bachelor of Science, Bacteriology, 1995

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Newark, NJ Bogota, Colombia

EXPERIENCE Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, GA 2010 – Present

Histocompatibility Technologist, HLA Laboratory

Performed DNA HLA typing and cross-matching (flow cytometry BD FACSCanto) and antibody screening (Luminex

and PRA) according to approved procedures.

Performed validation testing for all kits and reagents in different parts of the lab (molecular, serology, and antibodies

detection).

Operated and maintained instruments for flow cytometry, luminex, and PCR.

Wrote LPs for equipment maintenance, performed daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semiannually and annually

maintenance on the instruments.

Established QC procedures at the HLA Laboratory, and revised and maintained QC documents.

Evaluated data, generated reports, and presented reports using the computer system.

Performed DNA and Molecular identification (PCR, SSO, and SSP) and analysis.

Performed specimen accession procedures according to laboratory LPs.

Prepared specimens and reagents according to approved laboratory LPs.

Stored appropriate specimens at the conclusion of testing.

Participated in the Quality Assurance program and proficiency testing surveys.

Merck Research Laboratories (formerly Schering-Plough Research Institute) Lafayette, NJ 2007 – 2010

Assistant Scientist, Clinical Pathology Department

Under direct supervision, performed routine clinical pathology assays with emphasis in clinical chemistry,

hematology Beckman Coulter FC500, and urinalysis in an FDA regulated laboratory.

Entered and verified validated clinical pathology data in computer, worksheets and/or appropriate notebooks.

Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies.

Participated with supervisors and colleagues on new instrument validation, method development, and new

experimental techniques.

Aided in the SOP, LP coordination process; studied setup, data assurance on drug safety reports and tables and new

assay development.

Wrote new SOPs and LPs for clinical pathology lab, modified exiting SOPs and LPs, and trained coworkers on new

SOP and LP procedures.

Responsible for maintaining compliance and good documentation practices with emphasis on adherence to GLP rules

and guidelines.

The Sharing Network of New Jersey, Springfield, NJ 2004 – 2007

Medical Technologist, HLA Department

Performed HLA typing and cross-matching and antibody screening (Luminex and EIA) according to approved

procedures.

Performed immunohematology and viral markers (ELISA and EIA) and other serology procedures according to

approved protocols.

Performed validation testing for all serology kits.

Operated and maintained Cobas instruments for NAT testing.

Performed DNA and Molecular identification (PCR, SSO, and SSP) and analysis.

Performed specimen accession procedures according to laboratory protocol.

Prepared specimens and reagents according to approved laboratory protocols.

Stored appropriate specimens at the conclusion of testing.

Participated in the Quality Assurance program and proficiency testing surveys.

Pascack Valley Hospital, Westwood, NJ 2002 – 2005

Medical Technologist, Hematology & Immunology Department

Analyzed the cellular content of blood specimens and body fluids.

Prepared specimens for examination.

Performed testing using serological methods used by the laboratory.

Used automated equipment and instruments, e.g., STKS, LH 50 and MLA.

Performed immunological exams, e.g., RA test, Mono test, RPR, cold agglutinins, febrile agglutinins, and CRP.

Performed tests related to coagulation analysis, such as, PT, aPTT, FPDS, and Fibrinogen.

Office of Dr. David Lee, Fort Lee, NJ 2001 – 2002

Medical Technician

Collected routine skin puncture and venous specimens for testing.

Prepared specimen for transport.

Assisted in collecting and documenting weekly workload and recording data.

Performed skin tests.

Quimicard Clinical Laboratory, Ibague, Colombia 1998 – 1999

Bacteriologist

Performed clinical analysis in chemistry clinic, hematology, microbiology and immunology samples.

Conducted water analysis to determine fungi, yeast and other microorganisms.

Phlebotomy.

Saludcoop I.P.S. S.A., Ibague, Colombia 1997 – 1998

Bacteriologist

Laboratory coordinator / bacteriologist.

Laboratorio Clinico Central Ltda., Ibague, Colombia 1996 – 1997

Bacteriologist

Clinical analysis in hematology and microbiology.

Medical Technologist - American Society of Clinical Pathologists

CERTIFICATION

SKILLSSoftware: MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and JMP.

LANGUAGES English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent).

TRAINING One Lambda Beginners LABMAS Workshop. Canoga Park, CA, 2007.

American Foundation for Donation and Transplant, Basic Histocompatibility Course. Philadelphia, PA, 2005.

Comparative Analysis of the Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) and Antibody Screen (AbS) using the Gel Test versus the

Tube Method, by Batte,C., Lynch Cook, B., Ordonez, L., Ortega, L., Ebose, EJ., Guiles, HJ. UMDNJ-SHRP Medical

Technology Program, Newark, NJ. Galdon, P., Beth Israel Medical Center. Newark, NJ, 2004.

Institute of Immunology, San Juan de Dios Hospital, Bogota, Col. Graduate Thesis: Field research Project involving

proliferative response and phenotipical of lymphocytes T in patients with rheumatoid arthritis with micro-bacterial

proteins (65KD). Bogota, Colombia, 1995.

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