Medical Laboratory Technologist
Resume:
EDMUND M. AGBI
Apt E * Norfolk VA, 23513
******@*****.***
Objective
Experienced medical laboratory technologist with over thirteen (13) years of experience both in rural clinic and urban hospital laboratory in Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology trained lab technologist with bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology. And I am seeking a full time position as a laboratory support staff in a medical laboratory organization where my critical thinking, detail and result oriented as well as leadership skills will be utilized.
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 lab procedures. Work well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environments.
Work Experience
Medical Laboratory Technologist
August 2001 – April 2013, Tafo Government Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana.
July 1999 – May 2001,Med. Lab. Technician,Korle- Bu Teaching Hospital and Tafo Hospital
Nov. 2009 –April 2013, International SOS/Newmont Gold Ghana Limited Ahafo Clinic (Part-Time)
Collect and prepare 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 government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area.
Key Contributions:
Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, histology, parasitology, mycology and bacteriology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.
Consistently commended for the timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens (including blood and other body fluids, skin scrapings, Tuberculosis smear microscopy, HIV Testing, Malaria Smear Microscopy and all kinds surgical specimens).
Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail.
Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.
Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with WHO safety and risk-management guidelines.
Highly skillful in Tropical Laboratory Medicine Practice.
Clinical Training
Feb1996-July2001,Korle- Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra-Ghana
August 2008 – July 2010, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi Ghana
Completed 24-month clinical training program at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
Key Contributions:
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 troubleshot/resolved instrument problems.
Education
9/1997-6/1999: Certificate in Medical Lab Technology, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra- Ghana
Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with honors, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology, Kumasi - Ghana.
Certification :
Ghana Association of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists.
Eligible to take American Society for Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) Board of Certification Examination in September 2014.
Skills
Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience
Clinical Assays Intermediate Currently used/12 years
Clinical Microbiology Intermediate Currently used/12 years
Lab Equipment Calibration Intermediate Currently used/12 years
T.B., HIV and Malaria Testing Advanced Currently used/12 years
Test Result Validity Verification Intermediate Currently used/12 years
Lab Testing & Reporting Intermediate Currently used/12 years
Quality Control
Tropical Lab Practice Intermediate
Advanced Currently used/12 years
Currently used/12 years
Additional Information
Available for all shifts and extended work hours. Relocating if necessary.
References
Charity Ford, MSW
Administrator
Tamar Health Care LLC
A Magnolia Health Care Group
Dr. Alexander Yaw Debrah (BSc. [Hons], M'Phil, PhD)
Senior Lecturer/Senior Research Fellow
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kumasi, Ghana
Senior Fellow of the European Foundations Initiative for NTDs
Tel: 002**-****-*****
Mob: 002**-**-*******, Fax: 002**-****-*****, Email:********@*****.***.
Festus Kofi Sroda
Principal Biomedical Scientist
Ghana Health Service
Kumasi Ghana
Telephone: 011************
Email:********@*****.***
Ishmael Bonifacio
Medical Technologist
Georgia Department of Public Health Laboratory
1749 Clairmont Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
Telephone: 1-770-***-****.
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