Assistant Medical

TESS V.J.VILLEGAS

San Jose, CA *****-**** ٠-408-***-**** ٠ *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

Clinical Laboratory Scientist seeking full-time position. Generalist with experience rotating through various departments and performing multi-skilled support functions, including specimen collection, receipt, and preparation of specimens for testing as well as performing complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

•Knowledge of Medi-Tech, Orchard LIS, Epic and Sunquest,some Aspyra

•Fluent in Tagalog

•Specialized in Chemistry, Drug Assay, Blood Gas, ELISA, Sweat Chlorides, IVF, Venipuncture

•Biopsies, Bone Marrow Aspiration, Preparation Of Bone Marrow Slides, Staining, Mounting And Send-outs

•Some experience in Hematology, Coagulation; familiar with Gram Stain,Urinalysis.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Planned Parenthood, San Jose, CA 09/1998-Present

•Perform DNA tests utilizing VIPER to detect presence of chlamydia and gonorrhea in patient samples

•Review test results for accuracy and meeting quality control standards

•Take corrective action as needed to address problems with lab procedures

•Ensure that tasks follow HIPAA regulations

•Calibrate and maintain equipment . Perform Proficiency Testing.

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Palo Alto, CA 05/2002 - 11/2010

•Worked independently for IVF- REI Laboratory performing hormone and andrology tests alongside with embryologist

•Responsible for maintenance/QA/QC/calibrations/parallel studies/proficiency testing

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Palo Alto,CA 09/1998-05/2002

Worked as a Generalist for the Core lab, mainly chemistry, blood gasses, drug assay, some hematology,coagulation .Limited microbiology. Perform daily quality control, calibrations, proficiency testing and maintenance.

Lab Assistant/CLS UNILAB (formerly San Jose Medical )Group San Jose, CA

Lab Assistant III Stanford University Hospital Palo Alto, CA

LICENSURE AND EDUCATION:

•Clinical Laboratory Scientist license # MTA36855, California Department of Public Health

•B.S. Medical Technology, Saint Louis University ~ Baguio City, Philippines

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