Medical Technologist

Diana Jean Avestro, MT (ASCPi), CLS

**** ***** **. ***. ****

San Diego, CA 92122

Mobile: 858-***-****

Home Phone: 858-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

Objective

. Graduate Medical Technologist with ASCP certification, Licensed

Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the California State

Department of Public Health - Laboratory Field Services, holds a

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology. Searching for a Clinical

Laboratory Scientist position in your healthcare institution.

. Use my knowledge to lead or perform duties that require a

professional knowledge and competence in the field of Clinical

Laboratory Science in a state-of-the-art clinical environment.

. Excellent clinical laboratory skills, with commended performance

conducting/analyzing laboratory assays and resolving complex

clinical and instrument problems.

. Accurate, reliable, diligent and focused on the timely, quality

completion of all laboratory procedures. Work well under pressure

and time constraints within high-volume environments.

Work Experience

Hi-Precision Diagnostics (Metro Manila, Philippines)

February 2009 - August 2009

Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Phlebotomist

. Performed duties primarily in the Clinical Chemistry, Immunology,

and Urinalysis and Phlebotomy section of the Laboratory.

. Evaluated, performed, interpreted, correlated and validated the

accuracy of testing procedures.

. Performed a broad range of testing procedures on a variety of

instruments and specimens utilizing manual and complex automated

techniques.

Clinical Training/Job Related Training

Completed a 12-month clinical training program in East Avenue Medical

Center-Department of Pathology and St. Luke's Medical Center-Institute of

Pathology (one of only two medical centers accredited by the Joint

Commission in the Philippines). Rotated in the following sections Clinical

Biochemistry, Clinical Immunology/Serology, Hematology, Blood Bank and

Transfusion Services, Microbiology/Bacteriology, Clinical Microscopy and

Parasitology, Surgical Pathology (Histopathology/Cytology), and Reception

Area/Medical Records.

East Avenue Medical Center (Department of Pathology) Metro Manila,

Philippines

(April 20, 2006 - October 19, 2006)

Medical Technology Intern

Key Contributions:

. Collected and prepared specimens and perform laboratory procedures

used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

. Verify record and report lab results on all performed tests.

. Ensure compliance with hospital policies and laboratory procedures,

including, maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment,

instruments and work area.

. Operated and calibrated an assortment of laboratory/testing

equipment and performed various chemical, microscopic and

bacteriologic tests.

. Performed stat and routine testing on a variety of specimens

quickly and accurately.

. Maintained lab equipment and troubleshoot/resolved instrument

problems.

. Performed Lab procedures in any or all disciplines of the

department, including the following sections: Microbiology,

Serology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, Immunohematology,

Blood Gases, Stat Lab, Histology and phlebotomy, as needed.

St. Luke's Medical Center (Institute of Pathology) Metro Manila,

Philippines

(October 20, 2006 - April 19, 2007)

Medical Technology Intern

Key contributions:

. Executed and analyzed tests in areas including Chemistry,

Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Immunology, Immunohematology,

Histology, and Microbiology.

. Consistently commended as an intern for the timely, high-completion

of both routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens

(including blood and other body fluids, skin scrapings and surgical

specimens).

. Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results,

earning a reputation as an intern for meticulous attention to

detail.

. Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively

with physicians, pathologists, senior medical technologist and

nursing staff as a member of the interdisciplinary team focused on

providing exemplary quality care.

. Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard

laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance

with safety and risk-management guidelines.

Education

Trinity University of Asia

Metro Manila, Philippines

Bachelor of Science, Conferred (03/2007)

Major: Medical Technology

Far Eastern University

Metro Manila, Philippines

Associate of Health Science Education, Conferred (03/2002)

Certification/Licensures

. Licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist issued by the

California State Department of Public Health - Laboratory Field

Services. License Number: MTA 00043649

. Certified ASCP International Member given by the American Society

for Clinical Pathology - Board of Registry. ID Number: 25295277

. Registered Medical Technologist by the Philippine Regulations

Commission. ID Number: 52794

Additional Information

. Excellent clinical laboratory skills, with commended performance

conducting/analyzing laboratory assays and resolving complex

clinical and instrument problems.

. Accurate, reliable, diligent and focused on the timely, quality

completion of all laboratory procedures. Work well under pressure

and time constraints within high-volume environments.

. Excellent English and Filipino (Tagalog) communication skills,

knowledgeable in using computer and various software such as

Microsoft Applications (Microsoft Office) particularly Microsoft

Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point.

. Available to work all shifts, will work extended hours, weekends,

and holidays.

Volunteer Activities

East Avenue Medical Center Outreach Program: Assisted in numerous outreach

programs to provide better quality healthcare to indigent patients.

St. Luke's Medical Center Blood Drive: participated in blood drive programs

which were dedicated to providing safe, high-value blood products and

services to people in need.

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