GLADYS B. TORRES- RODRIGUEZ
GUAYAMA, PR 00784 *************@*******.***
Health Care Professional seeking a position in the capacity of
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
• Analytical problem solver and detail oriented.
• Working knowledge on laboratory equipment.
• Great relationship skills; communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST EXPERIENCE
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Saint Lukes Hospital, Guayama, PR December 2013-Present
Duties:
• Receive patient samples in Meditech System
• Analyze blood, urine, body fluids and feces samples manually and automated
• Blood Type determination and Compatibility Testing for Transfusion
• Report Panic Values
• Establish the appearance of the blood sample
• Striate patient sample in culture media as required
• Use of phlebotomy techniques as required
• Approval of patient results
Laboratory Equipment:
• Chemistry Department: Siemens Dimension EXL and Dimension Xpand.
• Hematology Department: Beckman Coulter LH780 and LH500 Series; Sedimat
• Coagulation Department: Beckman Coulter ACL Elite and ACL 8000
• Urinalysis Department: Clinitek Atlas
• Arterial Blood Gas Department: Siemens Rapid Lab 1240
• Microbiology Department: Becton Dickinson Bactec 9240
• Blood Bank Department: Diamed System for Gel Method
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN EXPERIENCE
Medical Laboratory Technician
Saint Lukes Hospital, Guayama, PR August 2013- December 2013
Duties:
• Receive patient samples in Meditech System
• Centrifuge blood samples as required
• Helping the Medical Technologist in processing patient’s samples
• Place centrifuged samples in every laboratory department
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Natural Science Degree in Biology, Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Guayama, PR
2012
Certificate in Medical Technology, School of Medical Technology in Pontifical Catholic University, Ponce, PR
2013
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
LANGUAGES
Spanish, English