`THOMPSON J. AKINBOLAJI
**** ******** ******** ***, ***** Mountain, GA 30083
Contact Tel No. : 470-***-****
Email Address:******************@*****.***
Skill Profile
I am a generalist Medical Laboratory Scientist, a researcher and reviewer for many international journals, with current ASCP certification. I analyze laboratory assays with a high level of accuracy and within time frame. Below are some of my laboratory skills;
Quality Control on lab equipments and reagents
Excellent Analytical Skills
Cross-matching
ABO/Rh Typing
Antibody Screen and identification
Coombs tests
Phlebotomy
Flow cytometry
Analysis of Hematology parameters
Hemoglobin genotyping using electrophoresis
Complete metabolic profile(CMP) and lipid analysis
Drug testing
Analysis of Seminal fluid
Urinalysis
Specimen culture and plate reading
Biochemical tests
Staining Techniques
Preparation of laboratory reagents
Project Management
Knowledge of Microsoft, Internet based documents and LIS
Good Interpersonal relationship with colleagues and other healthcare professionals
MLS(ASCPi) August 2015 to August 2018
Work Experience
06/2017 till present Arthritis and Rheumatology Center
Alpharetta Hwy, Rosewell, Georgia
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Responsibilities:
Performing Complete Metabolic Profile using ACE Alera chemistry autoanalyzer
Performing Complete Blood Count using ABX automated hematology analyzer
Carrying out immunology assays(i.e RF3, CCP, TB, Vit D, ANA etc) using TheraTest Labs Advanced immunoassay
Carrying out ESR using Vital diagnostics auto analyzer
Performing daily quality control on these lab equipments
10/2013 - 10/2015 Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital
University Rd, Adebayo Area, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Responsibilities:
Preparing blood/blood products in a timely manner in Blood Bank
Carrying out compatibility testing on recipient and donor units
Carrying out routine diagnostic tests in Hematology in a timely manner
Carrying out complete metabolic profile(CMP) and lipid analysis in a timely manner
Carrying out routine diagnostic tests in Microbiology lab in a timely manner
Performing urinalysis in a timely manner
Performing coagulation tests in a timely manner
Performing serology testing in the HIV lab
Performing venopuncture on patients and blood donors
Analyzing CD4 cells using flow cytometry
Performing daily quality control on equipments and reagents
Preparing laboratory reagents in accordance to manufacturer’s instruction
Supervising the junior colleagues(such as Interns) and Lab Technicians while performing lab procedures with strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
Training Medical Laboratory Science students during their clinical rotations
Ensuring proper documentation of specimens and test results
Periodically collating data and presenting to the supervisor
Modalities/Equipments / Techniques Used:
Hb-Electrophoresis, Partec flow cytometry, Hemajet 2000 Hematology analyzer, Sysmex Hematology analyzer, forward and reverse typing, phlebotomy, DAT, IAT, Ab-screening & identification, X-matching, Light microscope, Leishman staining technique, LISS, Supravital staining technique, Vitrous Chemistry analyzer, Piccolo Xpress Chemistry analyzer and ISE.
07/2012 - 06/2013 Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital
University Rd, Adebayo Area, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Corps Medical Laboratory Scientist
Responsibilities:
Making available transfusion compatible blood/blood products in a timely manner
Carrying our routine diagnostic tests in Hematology/Blood Transfusion units
Performing serology tests in HIV lab
Ensuring proper documentation of specimens and test results
Periodically collating data and presenting to the supervisor
Training Medical Laboratory Science students during their clinical rotations
Performing daily quality control on equipments and reagents
05/2011-04/2012 State Specialist Hospital
Hospital Rd, Oluwatuyi Area, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist
Responsibilities:
Rotated and participated in carrying out routine diagnostic tests in all units on laboratory with strict adherence to standard operating Procedures
Ensuring proper documentation of specimens and test results
Liaising with patients on proper collection of specimen for various laboratory investigations
Education
2005-2010 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ilorin Rd, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
Professional License(s) and Certifications
Americal Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
BB(ASCP)/25508398 (08/2018)/ (08/2015)
MLS(ASCP) eligible (taking the generalist exam summer 2017)
Volunteer Work
April 2017 Shadowed at Family First Healthcare, Lavonia Georgia, USA.
Chemistry assays (CMP and Lipids) using Mindray chemistry auto analyzer
Drug testing using Mindray auto analyzer
Hemoglobin A1C using Mindray auto analyzer
Vitamins analysis using Osoh auto analyzer
Hematology(CBC) using Abacus hematology analyzer
Laboratory Information System(LIS)
Did some blood draws (Phlebotomy)
Trainings and Seminars Attended
Hematology International Conference by Omics group
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) workshop for healthcare givers
CD4 cells analysis using flow cytometry
Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria Annual and Scientific Conferences
Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria, Ekiti Chapter Scientific Conferences
Training on Human Immunodeficiency Viral testing methods
Workshop on algorithm for HIV, HBV and HCV testing
Research and Publications
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Syphilis Co-infections among the People of Ekiti, South-West, Nigeria. Int JMed Res Health Sci. 2015;4(2):345-349.www.ijmrhs.com
Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Co-Infections among Ekiti People in South-WesternNigeria. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. 2015. www.ijhsr.org.
Prevalence of HBV, HCV and Syphilis among the People of Ekiti in South-Western Nigeria. InternationalSTD Research and Reviews. 2015. www.sciencedomain.org
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B Infections among Pregnant Women in Ekiti,South-West Nigeria. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research.2015.www.ijhsr.org.
Human Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis among Adolescents in Ilara-Mokin Community, Ondo State, Nigeria;A Case Study of Ascaris lumbrecoides, Trichuris trichuira and Hookworm. International Journal of Life SciencesResearch. 2015. www.researchpublish.com