Histotechnologist, Medical Laboratory Technologist
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGIST 1 (June 4, 2008 to Present)
Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Department of Laboratory Medicine
A tertiary care, 396-bed capacity hospital inaugurated in 1979 affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, USA. It is Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited; the Department of Laboratory Medicine being a College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited Lab since 2012.
*As a Medical Lab Technologist (Histotechnologist) assigned in Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology Sections responsible in:
Receiving, registering and labeling of pathological and cytological specimens.
Gross cutting of some pathologic specimens (D&C, appendix, gall bladder, etc.).
Assisting the pathologists and taking dictations from them during gross cutting of specimens and frozen section procedures.
Processing of specimens accordingly from fixation, dehydration, clearing to impregnation by the use of a tissue processor, or manually when needed.
Embedding and trimming of paraffin blocks, and cutting of the same with the use of microtome.
Staining and mounting of slides for microscopic examination.
Performing routine H&E staining and special staining procedures like PAS, Warthin-Starry, AFB, Gram, Reticulin, Trichrome, etc.
Performing Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining procedures.
Preparing slides from labeling, centrifugation, cell block, staining and mounting of gynecological and non-gynecological samples (FNAs and body fluids).
Preparing of reagents or solutions and stains needed for the section.
Retrieving of patient reports, slides and blocks for review.
*As a Medical Lab Technologist (Histotechnologist) assigned in Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology Sections competent in:
Using Thermo Scientific Shandon Excelsior ES tissue processor, Sakura Tissue-Tek and Thermo Scientific Histostar embedding centers, Shandon Finesse and Thermo Scientific microtomes, Shandon Cryotome SME, Leica Autostainer, Thermo Scientific Varistain Gemini ES slide stainers, and Thermo Scientific Clearvue.
Using Dako Artisan Link Pro and Dako Artisan for special stains.
Using DakoAutostainer Plus for IHCs.
Using Thermo Shandon Cytospin 4 for body fluids.
Using Tripath Imaging Prepmate, Zentrifugen Rotina 4G, Tripath Imaging Prepstain and BD Totalys Slide Prep for pap smears.
*Involved in preparation of quality and required documents for the department’s accreditation and/or re-certification (Joint Commission International, College of American Pathologists, Health Authority Abu Dhabi).
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST I (November 11, 2006 to May 18, 2008)
Scripsys, Inc., Bagumbayan, Quezon City, Philippines
A business processing outsourcing company affiliated with AHDI, MMGMA and MHA.
*As a Medical Transcriptionist responsible in:
Transcribing highly technical medical reports including correspondence from the physicians’ dictation into typewritten medical records.
Transcribing dictated reports and translating medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms.
Transcribing patients’ various reports like radiology reports, pathology results, histories and physicals, SOAP, operative reports, progress notes and consultations. Edit as necessary and return reports in electronic form to the dictator for review, signature, or correction.
Making sure that transcribed dictation is consistent and understandable by supplying correct format, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
*As a Medical Transcriptionist having:
The basic skills which include typing and word processing, and a sound knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
The familiarity with patient assessment, therapeutic procedures, diagnoses, and prognoses.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (February 6, 1995 to January 10, 2007)
Ospital ng Makati, Sampaguita St., Pembo, Makati City, Philippines
Department of Pathology and Laboratories
*As a Senior Medical Technologist (2001 to 2007) in Anatomical Laboratory responsible in:
Receiving and gross cutting of pathologic specimen.
Assisting and preparing slides for Fine needle aspiration, CT-guided and UTZ- guided biopsies.
Preparing and cutting of paraffin blocks with the use of microtome.
Staining and preparing slides for microscopic examinations.
Performing routine and special staining procedures like H and E, Papanicolau, PAS, AFB and Gram stains.
Preparing of reagents or solutions and stains needed for the section.
Taking dictations from the pathologists during autopsy, gross cutting of specimen and slides reading.
Typing, filing, and releasing of patients’results.
Operating of Leica Histoembedder, Leica 820 Microtome.
Performing a quality assurance program for the section, daily and monthly census, and annual progress report for purposes of statistics.
Requesting supplies and reagents needed for the proper operation of the section.
Orienting and training of new medical technologists.
*As a Senior Medical Technologist and Phlebotomist (1995 to 2001) in Clinical Laboratory responsible in:
Performing routine tests, which include Complete Blood Count, Urinalysis, Fecalysis, Blood grouping, and Cross matching.
Performing routine blood chemistry tests, which include Glucose, Urea, Creatinine, Uric Acid, Lipid Profile, Liver Profile, Bilirubin and Serum Protein.
Performing special Biochemistry and Serology tests, which include Electrolytes, Enzymes, CRP, ASO and VDRL.
Performing Bacteriology tests, which include smears and cultures from clinical specimens.
Performing phlebotomy.
Operating of Beckman Coulter, Abacus Diatron, Serono Analyzer, and Behring Fibrintimer for Hematology.
Operating of Dimension RXL Max, Ektachem DTSC II and DT60, Humalyzer 2000, AVL 9140 NaKCl Analyzer, Technicon Ra1000, and Chiron Diagnostic for Biochemistry.
Operating of Bacte Alert 120, Imperial III Incubator, and Holterlamin-air for Microbiology.
Operating of Diamed-ID, Certomat WR, DAC II Cell Washer, and Immunofuge for Blood Banking.
EDUCATION
COLLEGE 1990 to 1994
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Far Eastern University NRMF
Manila, Philippines
SECONDARY 1986 to 1990
Colegio del BuenConsejo
Pasig City, Philippines
PRIMARY 1980 to 1986
Colegio del Buen Consejo
Pasig City, Philippines
SHORT COURSE March 2006 to October 2006
Medical Transcription
American Academy of Medical Transcription
Pasig City, Philippines
ELIGIBILITY
American Society for Clinical Pathology – Histotechnologist
Member ID: 25477588
Cert. No.: 3551
Expiration Date: February 2020
Health Authority Abu Dhabi Licensure Examination for Medical Laboratory Technologist
Health Authority, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Date of Issue: June 24, 2012
Date of Expiry: June 23, 2018
License No: GT 8939
Board of Medical Technology
Professional Regulation Commission, Manila, Philippines
Date of Registration: October 28, 1994
Date of Expiration: September 10, 2019
License No: 0030139
VISA SCREEN INFORMATION
Certificate No: 000*******
Date of Issue: July 26, 2014
Date of Expiry: July 26, 2019
CONFERENCES/ TRAININGS / SEMINARS (Certificates Available)
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (Attendance Sheets Available)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth Date September 10, 1973
Birth Place Quezon City, Philippines
Sex Female
Citizenship Filipino
Religion Roman Catholic
Civil Status Married
Languages Spoken English and Tagalog
Passport Details EB9747931; Valid until December 4, 2018
USA R B1/B2 Visa Valid until July 8, 2022
SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer literate
Typing speed of 50 wpm
REFERENCES
Sumedha Sahni, M.D.
Former Laboratory Director
Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Mariam Al Shamsi
Laboratory Manager
Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Hafsa Al Shebli
Medical Laboratory Supervisor, Anatomic Pathology
Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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