Medical Technologist
Work History
Contact
https://www.linkedin.com
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Skills
Carriza Darcy Calo
A proficient Medical Technologist with 14 years of experience specializing in laboratory procedures which includes patient handling, specimen collection, transport and processing, and patient result interpretation. Lead others in demanding circumstances and remain calm in stressful situations. Self-motivated, hardworking and has the ability to make decisions in-line with organizational goals and values. Manages multiple tasks, collaborates and enjoys working in public and diverse populations to achieve shared outcomes. Willingness to contribute work outside standard office hours.
Medical Technologist/Donor Recruiter
Philippine Red Cross, Butuan City, Caraga (Region XIII) Performed proper collection of blood from voluntary blood donors for analysis of transfusion transmissible infections such as HIV, HBs Ag, HCV, Malaria, and
Syphilis using ELISA and CMIA
Performed forward and reverse typing in all blood
donor samples with accuracy and reliability
Processed donor specimens according to priority
and documented results and maintained
confidentiality of all donor information to conform to code of ethics, internal and other regulatory
standards
Conducted regular orientation about blood
donation in every municipality to enhance
awareness on the importance of donating blood
Improved the number of blood units collected by 6
% every year through blood donation advocacy
conducted
Participated in mobile donation activities in outside scheduled duty
Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good
working order for optimal functionality and longevity by doing scheduled preventive maintenance of
each
2011-11 -
Current
Address
062 Marcos Calo Street,
Brgy. 4 Rajah Soliman
Butuan City, Caraga
(Region XIII), 8600
Phone
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Laboraory test analysis
Excellent
Specimen collection
Very Good
Phlebotomy
Excellent
Quality Assurance
Very Good
Aseptic procedures
Excellent
Lab equipment
maintenance
Languages
Part-Time Clinical Instructor
Butuan Doctors' College, Butuan City, Caraga (Region XIII)
Incorporated modern instructional aids and
motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps and ensure student comprehension while reducing
learning time
Increased learning initiatives by educating students using problem-based learning methods and
laboratory studies
Led operations by providing laboratory instruction, student advisement and industry best practices
Instructed and coached students to help overcome
academic issues and personal challenges
Conducted clinical simulation and provided
immediate and constructive feedback to students
individually and as group
Evaluated students' competencies through written
assignments and examinations
2006-11 -
Current
Medical Technologist
Butuan Doctors' Hospital, Butuan City, Caraga (Region XIII)
Performed proper collection of blood for analysis
Determined normal and abnormal components of
the body by conducting complex laboratory testing
analyses of blood and other body fluids
Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits
Performed machine preventive maintenance to
ensure its optimum functionality and usefulness
Handled specimens according to laboratory
protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of
results
Reduced turnaround time on lab results by 10%
through laboratory information system
Recorded, reported and posted test results using
ELAN VITA Solutions laboratory information system
Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to professional ethics, internal and other regulatory standards
Maintained laboratory supplies inventory by
checking stock to determine inventory level;
2005-10 -
2011-11
Excellent
Task delegation
Very Good
Voluntary blood donor
recruitment
Excellent
Public speaking
Very Good
Microsoft Office
Very Good
Interpersonal and written
communication
Very Good
CPR and first aid education
Good
Microscopic techniques
Very Good
Procurement
Very Good
Machine learning
Excellent
Troubleshooting
Very Good
English
Advanced
Education
anticipating needed supplies; placing and
expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
Chief Medical Technologist
Butuan Doctors' Hospital, Butuan City, Caraga (Region XIII)
Created and revised laboratory policies and
procedures regularly
Identified staff requirements and communicated to
human resource department to initiate recruitment
and training processes
Maintained records of patient care, condition,
progress or problems with top management
Successfully managed high volumes of client-facing interactions and established strong rapport with
physicians, medical and laboratory staff and
patients
Managed quality assurance program within the
laboratory to maintain quality in all phases of
laboratory procedures
Worked with departmental supervisors to resolve
problems, improve operations and provide
exceptional customer service
Ensured laboratory supplies and reagents were fully stocked and each section in the laboratory was
cleaned and arranged
Oversaw periodic safety inspections, patrol service and immediate response to all safety-security
situations
2007-08 -
2009-10
Master of Science: Medical Laboratory
Science
LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY - BATANGAS -
Batangas City
2018-01 -
Current
Bachelor of Science: Medical Technology
Butuan Doctors' College - Butuan City
Graduated cum laude
Graduated with 1.5 GPA
Awarded Red Cross Youth Awardee
2001-06 -
2005-01
Certifications
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Interests
High School Diploma
FATHER SATURNINO URIOS UNIVERSITY - Butuan City
Graduated 8th Honorable Mention
Nominated as Urian Awradee
1997-06 -
1996-01
International Medical Technologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology, ASCPi ID Number: 25412615
2011-10
CGFNS International, Inc., Visascreen Certificate
Number: 7204822
2019-10
Member, American Society for Clinical Pahotlogy
(ASCP), 2011 to Current
Member, Philippine Association of Registered
Medical Technologists (PAMET), 2005 to Current
Member, Philippine Society of Medical Laboratory
Science (PSMLS), 2019
Member, Philippine Blood Coordinating Council
(PBCC), 2017 to Current
Employee of the Month (April to June 2015)
Created laboratory policies and procedures
Increased number of blood units collected by 6 %
through blood donation advocacy
Blood donation advocacies
Community outreach activities
Mother of a highly enthusiastic kid