Sheryl M. Ponte
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone 847-***-****
E-mail: ************@*****.***
Objective A highly motivated Medical Technologist seeking for a position where I can utilize
my skills and expertise in equipment operations and laboratory tests.
Skills
n Effectively prioritizes workload and multi-task when necessary
n Excellent ability to work independently, evaluate situation and act appropriately
n Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Employment
Jan. 2013 – March 2015 Creative Testing Solution Rosemont, IL
Clinical Lab Specialist IV
§ Operated and maintained testing equipment in accordance with established manufacturers guidelines and SOPs (PK7300, NEO, AU680, Abbott Prism)
§ Evaluated computer generated results and troubleshoots problems
§ Participated in proficiency testing of unknown samples
§ Prepared and validated reagents
Sept. 2002 - Dec. 2012 LifeSource Blood Services Glenview, IL
Testing Technologist I
§Set-up and operated Cobas Ampliprep, Cobas TaqMan, and AU400 per established manufacturer’s guidelines and SOP
§Performed and documented the testing of samples for HIV,HCV, HBV and WNV using the Cobas S201 System, Lipid profile and RPR testing
§Pipetted samples using the Hamilton Microlab STAR IVD
§Performed routine and periodic maintenance on laboratory equipment
Sept. 2001 - Aug. 2002 LifeSource Blood Services Glenview, IL
Senior Laboratory Assistant
§ Sorted and prepared samples for Nucleic Acid Testing, EIA, Blood Typing, ALT, and Aby detection
§ Operated and maintained the Hareaus Centrifuge
§ Pipetted blood samples using the Abbott Commander equipment
Education
Jun. 1992 – Mar. 1996 Centro Escolar University Manila, Phils.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
§ Licensed Medical Technologist in the Philippines
Certificate
§ Cobas Ampliscreen Operator Training (Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Indianapolis, IN)
§ Report of Evaluation of Educational Credentials (Josef Silny & Associates Inc.)