DIANA M. SILVA
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
*** ***** **** ***** **. Apt 415 El Paso, Texas 79912
*** – 258 – 1185
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Adjoin the company’s laboratory Medical Technologist team and improve the quality as well as efficiency with the work flow.
EXPERIENCE
TEXAS ONCOLOGY
March 2013 – October 2023
Darlene Tarango Laboratory Managers
Phone 915 – 595-6883
1901 Grandview Ave. El Paso Texas 79902
7848 Gateway East El Paso Texas 79915
3270 Joe Battle Suite 312 El Paso Texas 79938
Medical Technologist SNR.
Adhered to policies and procedures according to Laboratory Procedures Manual.
Handled 150 – 200 specimens on daily basis according to the laboratory procedures.
Efficiently collect laboratory test in the LIS and consistently tracks pending specimen.
Completed daily work load as expected.
Fulfilled specimen integrity and stability on blood and urine samples by maintaining the adequate temperature. In case of special requirements, instructions are followed efficiently.
Managed instruments and processing lab tests in a high quality standard.
Completed manual testing such as Manual Differentials, PT/INR, Hemoccult and Urinalysis on record time.
Reviewing and approving automated system results in a timely manner.
Managed laboratory supplies inventory for consumables, reagents and calibrators on all instrumentations.
Maintained actions log records, start up reports, services performed on the instruments and adjustments updates regarding methodology within excellent order.
Undertook East side lab location when senior technician left. I managed and improved laboratory functions by organizing lab records according to Standard Operating procedures. Also took care of re-enforcing policies for quality testing and procedures in the phlebotomy, hematology, and chemistry department.
Conducted Quality Control, Calibration as well as Linearity Verifications procedures on the following instrumentation:
oHematology – SYSMEX XN 1000
oChemistry – SIEMENS Dimension EXL 200
oUrinalysis – CLINITEK
oTumor Markers – TOSOH Bio Science Diagnostic and SIEMENS ADVIA CENTAUR CP.
Performed daily, weekly and monthly maintenance along with troubleshooting on all previously mentioned instruments.
Meticulously performed weekly QC evaluations using the Levy-Jennings chart to determine if any method needs to be adjusted or calibrated.
Submitted monthly IQAP QC reports on the designated department and copy of the report is kept as proof for records.
Supervised the specimen processing for outside reference labs testing requirements in a high quality.
Processed and reported API samples as required in the procedures manual.
Review Maintenance books, IQAP monthly reports for all departments, Calibrations and Verification, Manual Testing, and API records for COLA inspections.
Trained new technologists in Chemistry Siemens Dimension EXL 200, Hematology SYSMEX XN – 1000, Urinalysis Clinitek, manual testing, and the software’s in use.
Managed daily temperatures as record keeping for room temperatures, humidity refrigerators and freezers.
Managed and maintained Millipore Water Purification System.
Excellent communication with clinics regarding critical and other needs regarding patients.
Experienced in the phlebotomy department, as well with hard draws.
Magnificent quality customer service with patients, co-workers and on the phone line.
CINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY
December 2012 – March 2013
Maria Luisa Gonzalez
1201 N. Mesa St El Paso Texas 79902
Medical Technologist
Applied to policies and procedures according to Laboratory Procedures Manual.
Main laboratory technologist to process QC data in order to established QC levels on the Chemistry SIMENS Dimension, Hematology SYSMEX XP – 300, and Fertility instruments.
Responsible of performing QC and calibrations.
Managed instruments and processing lab tests in a high quality standard.
Performed daily, weekly and monthly maintenance along with troubleshooting on all previously mentioned instruments.
Managed laboratory supplies inventory for consumables, reagents and calibrators on all instrumentations.
Excellent daily communication with Dr. Luis Noble Clinic regarding final fertility patient results.
Managed daily temperatures as record keeping for room temperatures, humidity refrigerators and freezers.
Unremarkable customer service with patients, co-workers and on the phone line.
PHYSICIAN HOSPITAL
March 2012 – December 2012
Lazaro Gutierrez
1416 George Dieter Dr. El Paso Texas 79936
Medical Technologist
Attached to policies and procedures according to Laboratory Procedures Manual.
Handled instruments and processing lab tests in efficiently.
Proficient in handling the Hematology SYSMEX XP – 300, SIEMENS ADVIA 1800 Chemistry, Vitrox ECiQ Immunoassay, SYSMEX CA 500 Coagulation Analyzer, BACT/ALET 3D Incubator, and VITEK 2.
Manual differentials and urinalysis completed in record time.
Set up manual platting for cultures on urines, stool, sputum’s, peritoneal fluid, and wounds.
Manual kit testing for pregnancy, and monoclonal Antibodies
Also proficient in determining the ABO Rh type and cross match for patients needing a transfusion or surgery procedures.
Performed daily, weekly and monthly maintenance along with troubleshooting on all previously mentioned instruments.
Managed laboratory supplies inventory for consumables, reagents and calibrators on all instrumentations.
Properly processed specimens to be tested at a reference laboratory.
Maintain Millipore Water Purification System.
Outstanding communication with Emergency Room regarding critical results.
Managed daily temperatures as record keeping for room temperatures, humidity refrigerators and freezers.
Performed phlebotomy venipuncture procedures successfully.
Superb quality customer service with patients, co-workers and on the phone line.
EDUCATION
UTEP
University of Texas in El Paso
500 University Ave. El Paso Texas 79902
College of Science
BS Clinical Laboratory Scientists
5/2011
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR
American Heart Society
12/2022 – 12/2024
First Aid and Safety
National First Aid and Safety
11/2022 – 11/2024
DIANA M. SILVA
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
535 South Mesa Hills Dr. Apt 415 El Paso, Texas 79912
915 – 258 – 1185
***********@*****.***
R E F R E N C E S
Jose Luis Gonzalez
Medical Technologist, ASAP.
Former Laboratory Manager (Retired)
Texas Oncology
1517 Devonshire Dr.
El Paso, TX
915 – 261 – 5500
*********@*****.***
Former Lab Manager 10 years
Alfredo Nunez
Medical Technologist, ASAP.
Texas Oncology
3270 Joe Battle El Paso Tx 79938
915 – 328 – 6777
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Co – worker 10 years
Rodolfo Rodriguez
Field Service Engineer II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
P.O. BOX 125
El Paso, Tx 79915
915 – 539 – 6033
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Friend 10 years
Claudia Escobedo
Insurance Consultant
USI Insurance Services
5516 Valley Maple Dr.
El Paso, Tx 79932
915 – 740 – 2762
*******.********@***.***
Friend 19 years
Ada Gonzalez
Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP.
Sierra Providence Hospital
4110 Moonlight Ave.
El Paso, Tx 79904
915 – 694 – 9486
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Co – worker 3 year
Jennifer Hernandez
Phlebotomist
Texas Oncology
4816 Marisable Azcarate
El Paso. Tx 79938
915 – 490 – 1676
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Co – worker 2 years