Clinical Lab scientist

Oguttu W. Mukobe

Las Vegas, NV *****

Email: *******.*******@*****.***

Phone: +1-775-***-****

About me: Clinical Lab Scientist with diverse experience in various AREAS of the Lab using Diverse Analyzers. I am comfortable using various automated Analyzers in Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Echo Lumena and Gel Provue in Blood Bank and also in Chemistry section. I possess advanced computer skills, ASCP certified and licensed in more than one state. Willing to relocate for work anywhere within the United States. US citizen, and therefore authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Education

Bachelor& BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology

University of Columbia Vancouver - Vancouver, BC, Canada

Graduated: April 2002

Bachelor& BSc in Physical Sciences

Guelph University - Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Graduated: August 1992

Skills

EMR Charting Systems:

• Cerner Millenium

• Meditech

• AllScripts coupled with Sunquest

• Epic Beaker

• Softlab

• Labdaq

• Clinical laboratory experience

Quality Assurance

Skills ( continued)

Acute Hospital Patient Care and Reference Lab Experience in: Serology, Immunology, Coagulation, Hematology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Immunohematology/ Blood Bank ( Transfusion Services

ELISA on DSX Revelation equipment

Flow cytometry & Spectrophotometry

DNA extraction in Molecular Biology

Microscopy

Information Systems in conjuction with Databases

Languages

• Spanish - Fluent

• English – Fluent

Certifications and Licenses

ASCP Certification – with no expiry date

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (Number:

MTA00043434), to expire in January 2026

Medical Technologist/Supervisor’s License in Nevada (Expired but being upgraded)

CPR Certification through AHA – Expire in January 2025

Work Experience

Title: Lab Technologist/Scientist, Traveler

Agency : AMN Health, Sandiego, CA State

Location: Worked at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital in Greater Harrisburg, PA state area

Dates: January 2024 to January 2024

Duties: Performed all clinical lab duties in Chemistry Section of the Lab utilizing the ABL Blood gas Analyzer, Advanced Osmometer, Cobas c501, Cobas 6000 and Cobas 600e for immunoassays in tandem and interfaced with Modular Pre-Analytical Systems (AKA: MPA) . Was responsible for ordering tests in MPA host computer, running tests on appropriate instrument, selecting right racks for respective tests, reviewing data in "Instrument Manager" application, Completing the result posting process in Cerner Millenium. Performed troubleshooting on all interfaced Cobas analyzers and miscellaneous tasks as needed.

Title: Clinical Lab Scientist, Traveler

Agency: Integrated Resources Inc.- New Jersey State

Location: Worked at Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center_ Reno, NV

Dates: September 2023 to September 2023

Duties: Worked in Hematology where I operated XN 3100 & cellavision, SP50 slide maker,

Hematology analysers, GloCyte Automated Cell Counter for CSF specimens, and CS2500 Coagulation analyser. Also, offered blood transfusion services, while independently operating the automated blood bank analyzer called Lumena, Also, worked in urinalysis where I operated Clinitek Stratus analyzer. Manipulated data using Cerner Millennium EMR charting software.

Title: Clinical Lab Scientist ( Contractor)

Employer: Healthcare Advocates

Location: Cedars Sinai - Marina del Rey, CA

Dates: September 2021 to October 2022

Duties: Performed duties in Lab utilizing: Iris i240Q, Clinitek 500, DXH800 analyzer for Hematology, Stago Analyzer for coagulation testing, DXC600 Chemistry analyzer in tandem with Access for immunoassays,

Also performed chemistry tests on DXC600i stand alone, Architect for BNP and ferritin. Performed miscellaneous duties including running Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) test on ‘ID Now’ and on Cepheid Xpert equipments and ordering culture and sensitivity test for positive blood culture bottles.

Title: Medical Technologist, Generalist

Agency: Maxim Healthcare Services - Beaver, PA

Location: Heritage Valley Health System _ Beaver campus

Dates: May 2022 to October 2022

Job duties: In Hematology, I analyzed blood cells using microscopic techniques and manipulated pertinent data using All scripts software in conjunction with Sunquest WAM charting LIS Application. In Urinalysis

and coagulation section, I conducted chemical analysis of blood, serum, urine and different fluids

including CSF, synovial and pericardial fluids. I also made slides for fluids using Cytospin equipment.

And, conducted urinalysis tests on automated Iris i200 and Clinitek Status Plus Urinalysis analyzers.

Conducted all coagulation testing on a pair of two CS 2500 Coagulation instruments. I utilized PDA-100

instrument to evaluate platelet function once in a while. For most of the time, utilized the is Ed fully-

automated equipment to determine sedimentation rates on EDTA tubes. In Blood Bank section of the

lab, I first performed needed resting and then prepared and tagged blood products for issue. Among

those blood products were: Red blood Cell packs, Frozen plasma, cryoprecipitate, platelets and

Rhogam. I performed Blood Group typing along with screening, compatibility tests and used both

serological and electronic cross match before issuing blood. Held those samples that needed antibody

identification a until compatible blood was determined. Mostly, I performed all testing in blood bank

using automated analyzer called Echo Lumena.

For references, contact: Leslie Hardie office: 412-***-****

Title: Clinical Lab Scientist (Contractor)

Employer: Freedom Healthcare

Location: Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital) - Plattsburgh, NY

Dates: October 2021 to October 2021

Duties: Performed duties in Lab utilizing XN 100 Hematology analyzer and besides independently performed Manual Differentials and utilized Sunquest GUI application for data manipulation &

necessary documentation. Specifically, performed all blood counts determining which particular test results warranted Manual Differential coupled with cell counts on body fluids and Feto Fibronectin analyses.

For references, contact: Mrs. Sharon Terri l former Lab Manager office:

518-***-**** extension 7192

Title: Certifying Clinical Lab Scientist

Location: Abbot (Redwoods Toxicology Labs) - Santa Rosa, CA

Dates: October 2019 to March 2021

Certified ‘Final’ Toxicology Data following Chain of Custody Protocol and occasionally operated HPLC Toxicology instrument

For references, contact: Mrs Lister Macharia, Laboratory Manager. 707-***-**** ******.********@******.***

Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Employer & Location: Natera Genetics Inc - San Carlos, CA

Dates: August 2018 to July 2019

Duties: Independently extracted DNA in four phases utilizing both manual and automated equipment. Utilized Maxwell instruments together with cartridge-based purification kits to quickly extract DNA. Also, performed all associated CLS related duties in Laboratory and oversaw Clinical Lab Associates as needed.

Unemployed 01/23/2018 to 8/26/201: Searching for new contracts with little success. Most of the potential employers who were interested and some claimed I needed to be able to draw blood(i.e. perform

phlebotomy)

From 01/02/2018 to 01/22/2018 – Medical Solutions Agency put my offer on hold and was waiting to start a contract at Coalinga Community Hospital. It never pulled off. My agency name was called medical

solutions. Coalinga Hospital insisted I needed a physical copy of my California CLS License even if my background was clear and without any single issue.

Unemployed 09/27/2017 to 01/02/2018 –While unemployed, I was interviewing for new contracts

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Ventura County - Ventura, CA

September 2017 to September 2017

Duties: Received and handled all Blood Bank specimens following “Standard Precautions.” Accurately inspect specimen and accompanying requisition for correct Patient Names & Birthdate, Correct Medical Number, proper documentation and specimen adequacy.

Sorted Samples according to priority in this order: STAT, ASAP, Urgent, Routine.

Independently, ordered Quality Control (QC) in Cerner Millenium.

Under minimal supervision, performed Historical Checks of patient blood type and special needs. Was trained to issue/distribute all blood products. Was trained to perform specific procedures and protocols associated with: Compatibility testing including Cross Match and Antibody identification.

Was trained to perform specific Blood Bank procedures on automated Provue MTS Analyzer, always starting with Provue Gel QC Utilized Laboratory Information System (LIS) namely Cerner Millenium

Interfaced with Hospital computer in order to:

- Enter blood and blood products into Inventory

- Issue transfusion blood and blood products

–Cancel (or, Change) blood product status

- Delete/Discard blood product.

-In exact order, entered: Registry, Admission, Orders

- Entered all Test Results in the Testing Module in Cerner LIS and completed result entry in same Module.

Lastly checked Pending orders/tests using Cerner .

Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Sonoma West Medical Center - Sebastopol, CA

July 2017 to September 2017

Duties performed: Received and handled all Blood Bank specimens following “Standard Precautions.” Accurately inspect specimen and accompanying requisition for minimum identifiers and Phlebotomy

credentials.

Independently, performed Historical Checks of patient blood type and special needs. Independently, performed specific procedures and protocols associated with: Compatibility Testing including crossmatch, ABO typing and retype, antibody screen.

Independently, issued all blood products.

Also, Utilized Sysmex XT200 Hematology analyzer, Clinitek Status Urinalysis analyzer and Stago Coagulation Analyzer to perform respective tests as needed Also, independently, utilized Laboratory Information System (LIS) called Schuylab interfaced with Hospital software called Optimum Med to:-

Enter blood and blood products into inventory

- Issue transfusion blood and blood products

–Cancel (or, Change) blood product status

-Delete/Discard blood product.

In exact order, entered: Registry, Admission, Orders.

Entered all Test Results in the Testing module in Schuylab LIS and completed result entry in same Application- Lastly checked Pending orders/tests using Hospital software.

Title: Seasonal Contractor

October 2016 to November 2016

Worked with Federal Elections to survive, while I searched for a job in my

field of work

Unemployed 08/11/2015 to 10/01/2016 - interviewing for new contracts and inability to renew CLS license in time

Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist Contractor

San Joaquin General Hospital - Stockton, CA

Dates: August 2015 to August 2015

Duties: For a short time contracted for Maxim HealthCare at San Joaquin General Hospital ( Blood Bank Section) and contract was canceled for no reason ( “at will”), after only 6 days of work and was without warning.

Title: None/Personal Time off

Dates: 12/01/2012 to 08/04/2015 unemployed due to multiple factors including loss of my green card and took personal leave.

Title: Sr. Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Employer & Location: Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) - San Diego, CA

Dates: April 2012 to November 2012

Worked as principal operator of Flow Cytometry equipment and employed markers coupled with fluorochromes for phenotyping to help diagnose Leukemias and lymphomas

Unemployed 01/14/2012 to 04/24/2012: While unemployed I was searching for new assignment or new employer.

Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist Per diem

Employer & Location: San Joaquin Community Hospital - Bakersfield, CA

Dates: December 2011 to January 2012

Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist Traveler/Relieve

Employer & Location: Modoc Medical Centre - Alturas, CA

September 2011 to December 2011

Duties: Independently managed the lab duties including on call services

Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist Traveler/Contractor

Employer & Location: AMN agency /Facility: St. Joseph’s Hospital - Eureka, CA

Utilized Coulter LH 750 hematology analyzer,DXC600 chemistry analyzer, Centaur XP immuno-assay analyser, Dimensions EXL Chemistry analyser and Cepheid equipment for MRSA and strep B diagnosis

Dates: April 2011 to July 2011

December 2010 to April 2011: Searching for new assignment or employer

Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Employer & Location: Barton Memorial Hospital - South Lake Tahoe, CA

Dates: September 2010 to December 2010

Title: Medical Lab Technologist ( staff and at times Contractor)

Dates & Location: January 2004 to December 2008

worked for other hospitals outside California; that include OML in Springfield, Oregon - where I worked 6 months; and before that worked at: Norwood Hospital, Mayo Laboratories & Children’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts where I spent the first two years from January 2004

Occupational Licenses, Certificates and Training

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)

Issued on: 07/28/2010

Issued by: California Department of Public Health

ASCP - MT

Issued on: 11/13/2003

No Expiry.

Issued by: American society of Clinical Pathologist

Detailed References

References Available on Request

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