Medical Laboratory
Resume:
DERICK G. ITURRALDE, RMT, MLS (ASCPI) CM
** ***** **., ******** ****, Philippines P.O Box 4200
(009***********) Saudi Number/(009********) Philippines Number
Email Address: ***********@*****.*** / **********@****.***.**
Passport# EB9992119 Expiry 13/01/2019
Certified MLS (ASCPi)CM by the American Society for Clinical Pathology, (2016) License # 5532, Expiry 06/2019
Assessed as Medical Laboratory Tech.by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientist (2014) # 632/14-2.8
Certified Medical Technologist Board Passer, (Philippines) September 2005, License # 0048633 Expiry 06/02/2020
Cum Laude Graduate (Highest Honor) on Bachelor Of Science in Medical Technology (2005)
Objective
Experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist with 12 years of professional experience in all fields of Laboratory
Outstanding and strong background in the field of Microbiology Laboratory and holds positions as Microbiology and Clinical Microscopy Supervisor and Microbiology Specialist respectively.
Excellent clinical laboratory skills, with commended performance conducting/analyzing laboratory assays and resolving complex clinical and instrument problems.
Accurate, reliable, diligent and focused on the timely, quality completion of all lab procedures. Work well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environments.
Work Experiences
Medical Laboratory Specialist/Microbiology Specialist (Shifting Staff)
Security Forces Hospital, Dammam (Ministry of Interior) JCI and CBAHI Accredited
Abu Hadriya Road, King Fahad Area, KSA
March 4, 2016 – Present
Key Contributions:
Executed and analyzed tests in areas including microbiology, parasitology, urinalysis and bacteriology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.
Consistently commended for the timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens (including body fluids, skin scrapings and surgical specimens).
Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail.
Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.
Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with CLIA, OSHA, safety and risk-management guidelines.
Chief Medical Technologist/Chief Laboratory Technologist
Security Forces Hospital, Dammam (Ministry of Interior) JCI and CBAHI Accredited
Abu Hadriya Road, King Fahad Area, KSA
March 4, 2015 – March 3, 2016
Key Contributions:
Serves as chief technician for all areas of the laboratory as blood bank, hematology, microbiology, clinical microscopy, clinical chemistry, immunology/serology and histopathology.
Supervises and participates in the performance of all standard clinical laboratory tests and procedures.
Provides clerical, supply, and administrative support required in laboratory administration.
Arranges schedules for subordinate technologists/technicians; assists in revision of methodology and supervises the maintenance of laboratory records and reports.
Participates in the selection and training of personnel; orders supplies.
Microbiology and Clinical Microscopy Supervisor
Security Forces Hospital, Dammam (Ministry of Interior) JCI and CBAHI Accredited
Abu Hadriya Road, King Fahad Area, KSA
April 6, 2011 – March 3, 2015
Key Contributions:
Plans, manages and supervises the activities of a centralized laboratory and performs standard biological, microbiological and chemical tests in all areas of microbiology laboratory to assure their delivery in an accurate and timely fashion using proper safety precautions.
Tests new and improved laboratory methods and procedures. Prepares laboratory notes, charts and graphs and writes up results of examinations. Keeps accurate daily records. Performs related duties as requested.
Trains or supervises training of other laboratory staff. Participates in planning services for other divisions within the facility. Evaluates quality control and quality assurance statistics and modifies manuals as needed.
Medical Technologist II (Microbiology Specialist) (Shifting Staff)
Makati Medical Center (JCI, ISO 9001:2000 and CAP Accredited)
Fernando Amorsolo St. Makati City
January 3, 2006 – March 10, 2011
Responsibilities and Machines Handled:
MICROBIOLOGY (Specialty Section)
Isolate and make cultures of bacteria or other microorganism in prescribed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature and nutrition.
Examine physiological, morphological and cultural characteristics using microscope, to identify and classify organisms in human, water and food specimens.
Machines Handled:
VITEK 1 (Automated Identification and Sensitivity Machine)
VITEK 2 COMPACT SYSTEM
BACTEC 9000/ BacTAlert 3D
BACTEC 9240
BACTEC MGIT 960
With excellent background on the following fields/division:
IMMUNOLOGY AND SEROLOGY
Serological tests such as VDRL, RPR, Widal and Weil-Felix test, Chlamydia Antigen test, C-Reactive protein, Anti-Streptolysin-O, Cryptococcal Antigen Latex Agglutination System, PHADEBACT, Cold Agglutinins, Helicobacter pylori IgG and IgM, Typhidot, Dengue Duo IgG and IgM, Seramoeba and TPHA.
Machines Handled:
Architect I1000 SR
VITROS 3600
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
Performs all blood chemistry procedures as electrolytes, lipid profile, liver and kidney function test, stone analysis, hormones and drugs.
Machines Handled:
COBAS C501
SIEMENS DIMENSION RXL MAX
COBAS C5000
ABL ELECTROLYTE ANALYZER
GLUCOMETER FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE DETERMINATION
HEMATOLOGY
Performs routine blood counting using manual and automated machines, prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, reticulocyte count, coagulation factor test and identification of malarial parasites.
Machines Handled:
Cell Dyn Ruby/Cell Dyn Sapphire
BECKMAN COULTER COUNTER HMX
SYSMEX 1500 (AUTOMATED COAGULATION ANALYZER)
StaCompact
PHLEBOTOMY
Performs proper phlebotomy procedures using vacutainer, syringes, butterfly method and proper patient preparation for collection on adult and pediatric patients.
BLOOD BANKING
Performs compatibility testing for blood transfusion ABO, RH and Du typing, Direct and Indirect Coomb’s test. Process different blood components such as washed red blood cells, platelet concentrate and cryoprecipitate.
Machines Handled:
DIAMED MICROTYPING SYSTEM
RC3B PLUS SORVALL CENTRIFUGE
CLINICAL MICROSCOPY
Performs routine macroscopic/microscopic examination of body fluids as urine, csf, pleural, peritoneal fluid, synovial fluid, pregnancy test, test for detection of Bence-Jones protein, semen analysis and stool examination for detection of ova and parasites.
Machines Handled:
URISYS 2400
Clinitek Advantus (SIEMENS Urine Analyzer)
URISED (LaBUMAT)
Licences:
American Society for Clinical Pathologist (ASCPi) License #5532
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certified (June 2016), Expiry June 2019
Australian Institute for Medical Scientist (AIMS) #632/14-2.8
Assessed as Medical Laboratory Technician (June 2014)
Saudi Council for Health Specialties
Medical Laboratory Technician, License # 11-K-T-0049953, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (November 2011)
Philippine Association of Medical Technologist
Professionals’ Regulation Commission, Philippines, September 2005, License # 0048633, Expiry February 6, 2020
Educational Background:
College Level (Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, March 2005)
Lyceum of Batangas, Capitol Site, Batangas City, Graduated as Cum laude with GPA 1.70
Personal Information:
Age/Sex/Status: 33 yrs. Old/Male/Married
Name of Spouse: Ma. Carmela C. Iturralde
Contact Number: +639********* (Philippine number)/009***********
Name of Son: Johann Cedrick C. Iturralde
Character References:
Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Shaikhi
Laboratory Director (2014-2016), DPLM/Security Forces Hospital Dammam (Ministry of Interior)
Dr. Manal Atta
Microbiology and Clinical Microscopy Consultant/Head
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Security Forces Hospital Dammam, KSA
Alicia Manuel Cacpal, RMT
Chief Medical Technologist/Microbiology Supervisor, (Makati Medical Center, Philippines) (028216806)
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