CURRICULUM VITAE

CASTROL OLUOCH OLWAL

Address: *****, ********,

KENYA.

Contact: +254-*********.

Email: ad095q@r.postjobfree.com.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Nationality: Kenyan

sex: Male

languages: English, Kiswahili

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Medical Laboratory Technologist registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board (KMLTTB) and American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCPi).

Certified by CGFNS.

Quality-focused Laboratory Technologist with over 8 years' experience performing a wide variety of routine and experimental laboratory procedures that comply with quality and standards. Efficient and meticulous professional skilled in acquiring samples, record keeping, inventory, equipment operation and maintenance, specimen testing and analysis, and other procedures associated with laboratory work. Adept at following complicated project specifications as well as developing comprehensive laboratory reports for different projects, while continuously establishing a safe working environment. Able to perform all laboratory testing and procedures with precision, ensuring optimum quality results. CORE SKILLS

Skills in Patient laboratory results review and interpretation

Venepuncture/blood collection skills (including blood donor collection and dried blood spots (dbs.) from infants for pcr).

Operation of Lab equipment (Troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration)

Laboratory inventory and supplies management skills

Skills in Microscopy

Skills in performing Elisa tests (Hep B surface agn, HCV, HIV Elisa, Thyroid function tests, ANA, Serum b hcg quantitative, Hormonal profile etc.)

Skills in Blood Typing

Haematology

Clinical Chemistry

Urinalysis

Immunology

Specimen Processing

Skills in Laboratory information system(LIS)

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Introduced a FIFO/FEFO reagent storing system, reducing waste.

Performed moderately complex testing in a way that maintained high-quality patient care.

Provided courier phlebotomy services to off-site locations which increased revenue.

Successfully trained new laboratory staff.

Used Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to manage several patient samples per day.

Worked directly with clinicians to provide clear information beyond documentation.

Effectively cleaned diagnostic equipment, reducing maintenance costs ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

University

Kenyatta university 2010 - 2014

BSc. Medical laboratory science (Pass)

High School 2004 - 2008

Otieno oyoo Boys High School

KCSE - Mean Grade B

Primary School

Ogen Primary School

KCPE - Mean Grade B 1996 - 2003

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2015 to Date B & L Healthcare (Naivasha Level 3 Hospital) Medical laboratory technologist (In charge)

October 2014 to April 2015 Meds Pharmaceutical clinic (Rongai, Nairobi) Medical laboratory technologist

Duties & responsibilities

Collecting, processing, and handling blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples.

Specimen referrals

Preparation of SOPs and overseeing they are followed.

Performing Microbial analysis, culture and sensitivity

Training of new staff and students on lab operations, quality and equipment.

Performing a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of haematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid; performs blood counts using microscope.

Conducting blood tests for transfusion purposes; may draw blood from patient's finger, or vein observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.

Performing quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy.

Performing calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.

Keeping records and reports on results according to established procedures.

Practicing safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.

Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Director. Medical Laboratory Trainee on Attachment

1. May - Aug 2014: Kenyatta national Hospital

Duties:

Sample collection, separation, processing and analysis i.e. whole blood and its products, stool, urine, CSF, ascetic fluid, serum, plasma and semen

Machine calibration in haematology, chemistry

Laboratory testing and screening of donated blood prior to transfusion.

Separation and treatment of laboratory waste

Preparation of culture media and culturing of microbes

Preparation, staining and examination of sputum to screen TB infection - Packing of sputum samples for culture

Recording and archiving patient laboratory results

Laboratory analysis of HIV suspected blood samples (Running of Elisa tests)

Safe transportation of samples for CD4 testing and organization of results.

Writing and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Urine filtration and Kato Katz technique of examining parasite in urine and stool respectively.

2. May-August 2013: Kisumu District Hospital,

Duties:

Sample reception, recording and collection

Sample analysis in chemistry, haematology, microbiology and parasitology labs by the standard operation procedures

Media preparation

Performing various staining techniques

Sputum processing and analysis for TB infection. 3. May –Aug 2012: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital

(JOOTRH)

4. May-August 2011 : Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital

(JOOTRH)

Duties:

Sample collection, separation, processing and analysis i.e. whole blood and its products, stool, urine, CSF, ascetic fluid, serum, plasma and semen

Machine calibration in haematology, chemistry

Separation and treatment of laboratory waste

Preparation of culture media and culturing of microbes

Preparation, staining and examination of sputum to screen TB infection - Packing of sputum samples for culture

Recording and archiving patient laboratory results

Laboratory analysis of HIV suspected blood samples (Running of Elisa tests)

Safe transportation of samples for CD4 testing and organization of results. ADDITIONAL TRAINING

February 2021 : Laboratory training on Fujifilm biochemistry machine(DRI-CHEM NX500) by Sciencecope

October 2020: Done by Chem Labs Laboratory training on MAGLUMI (Snibe) machine

I have also successfully done many Medical camps with Aga khan university hospital.

2009: Kenya Institute of Management Studies Computer packages certificate Referees;

(1). Raymond Mwangangi (Laboratory technologist Aga khan university hospital) Contact: 073*******

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(2). Dr. Onesmus Muia (Lecturer –Kenyatta university) Contact: 071*******

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(3). Dr. Leon Ondiek (Director–B & L Healthcare ltd) Contact: 072*******

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