Medical Technologist Clinical

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (Degree), September 1977

University of Luzon, Dagupan City, Philippines

WORK EXPERIENCE :

Medical Technologist, Lake Forest Pediatric LTD., 917 Sherwood Drive, Lake Bluff,

Illinois 60044-2203,December 2001 - present

• Generalist ( Phlebotomist ) Hematology, Clinical Microscopy, and Microbiology.

Medical Technologist, Northland Laboratories, Northbrook, Illinois; August 2001 - September 2006

• Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Clinical Microscopy, Hematology, Serology, and Microbiology.

Medical Technologist, Hepatitis/Retrovirus Validation Product Remediation, Abbott Laboratories (ADD) Abbott Park, Illinois; February 2000 - August 3, 2001

• Design and execute test method and process validation studies in a cGMP laboratory and perform relevant statistical analyses associated with 21 CFR Part 11 compliant products.

• Create and revise associated controlled documentation for product remediation such as product impact assessment forms, project specifications, and standard operating procedures.

• Initiate change records and review change documents for compliance with applicable procedures and the Quality System Regulations.

• Coordinate and perform equipment qualifications to maintain regulatory compliance on cGMP issues for ADD product remediation, such as FPC, PPC, Quantum, QwikWash, AxSYM, IMx, and TDx.

• Perform assay testing and relevant data reduction for AUSAB, CORZYME-M, ANTI-DELTA, HAVAB, HAVAB-M, and HBe Enzyme ImmunoAssays (EIAs).

• Responsible for sample preparation techniques and procedures for all assays listed above, including thawing, making dilutions, and centrifugation.

• Accountable for data collection, data analysis of assay results, and data entry into laboratory notebooks/redbooks, and data verification for all assays listed above.

• Maintain, test, and troubleshoot FPC/PPC/Quantum COMMANDER systems and IMx Analyzers.

• Develop instrument training qualification modules and train validation technicians on various instrument operations (FPC, PPC, Quantum II and IMx).

• Maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System by assisting in Part 11 compliance.

• Recipient of Job Excellence Spot Awards.

Medical Technologist, Clinical Sciences, Protocol Point of Care Laboratory Barrington, Illinois; March 1997 - February 2000

• Established and documented laboratory testing procedures for multiple between the Doctors Office Laboratory and reference laboratory with patient sample analyses.

• Performed and ran various different assay, different areas and techniques including Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microscopy, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, and Serology.

• Performed patient-related tests using the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Pro-time (APTT), Thyroid Profile (Thyroxine, T-3, TSH), and Glyco-Hemoglobin Immunoassays, and analyzed patient results for associated hospitals and reference laboratory.

Medical Technologist, Clinical Sciences, Old Town Medical Association & Internal Medicine Schaumburg, Illinois; November 1994 - March 1997

• Implemented Microbiology studies applicable to wounds, gynecological testing, and blood cultures in order to diagnose and treat patients.

• Performed patient diagnosis using the Iron Deficiency (B-12, Folate, Ferritin) and Therapeutic Drugs (Digoxin, Dilantin, Phenobarbital, Theophyline) immunoassays.

• Established and performed different Cultures; analyzed urine and throat cultures of patients for different bacterial infection.

Medical Technologist, Clinical Sciences, Ravinia Medical Associates & Internal Medicine Highland Park, Illinois; November 1990 - November 1994

• Responsible for running the assay such as Clinical Chemistry laboratory, including relevant patient testing.

• Utilized Hematology-Morphology smears to determine Blood counts and Platelet Count in anemia patients.

• Executed Quality Control,Quality Assuarance for the proffeciency Testing qualitative and quantitative testing involving Clinical Chemistry, Hematology,Clinical Microscopy, Microbiology and Immunolgy urine, serological analysis, urine drug analysis, and micral albumin testing (for diabetic patients).

Medical Technologist, Clinical Sciences, Physician’s Laboratory Morton Grove, Illinois; November 1987 - November 1990

• Created blood bank for ABO blood groups using serological techniques.

• Performed various laboratory technician job functions utilizing Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microscopy, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, and Serological techniques.

Medical Technologist, Clinical Sciences, Chicago/Northern Illinois Clinical Laboratory Northbrook, IL July 1983 - November 1990

• Responsible for running the Clinical assay Quality Control assurance for the Machine and patient diagnosis by culturing urine and blood samples and performing relevant analyses such as qualitative and quantitative B-HCG testing.

• Performed testing for All Immunology Test anti-nuclear antibodies (for lupus patients) and rheumatoid factor testing (for arthritic patients) using serological analysis.

Medical Technologist, Clinical Sciences, Doctor’s Office Laboratory Chicago, Illinois; July 1981 - July 1986

• Implemented Quality Control Assurance and Proficiency Testing for laboratory procedures.

• Executed Hepatitis Panel testing for the HAVAB, HAVAB-M, and HBe immunoassays, and used the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) immunoassay for patient testing and diagnosis.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Technical: FPC, PPC, Quantum, AxSYM, Cell Dyne, IMx, LCx, Spectrum, TDx, TDxFLx, FTIR, HPLC, UV/VIS, Spectroscopy, Spectrophotometry, Beckman, Becker, Boehringer Mannheim, Cobra Mira Plus, Coulter S-Plus, Kodak Ekdachem, Nova, EIA, RIA,TOA,General Diagnostic and Paramax.(Chemistry)

• Computer: Windows 2000, 95 & 98, Microsoft Office 97, Xp-3 Microsoft, Lotus Applications 97, and Abbott Network Systems (AMM, CAPA, DMS, LIMS, WWCMS).

• Bilingual in English American and Tagalog

SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Member, Philippines Association of Medical Technologists

Member, International Society of Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity

Rodrigo Santillan

831 Kylemore Drive • Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 • acq8xb@r.postjobfree.com

Home Phone 847-***-**** • Cell Phone 847-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Medical Technologist

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