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Medical Assistant

Location:
Nigerian Air Force Base, Kano, Nigeria
Posted:
August 28, 2020

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UGIOMOH IGHIETHEMHO WILFRED

(+***(*) 803-***-**** ) (+234 (0-701*******)

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CERTIFIED BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST RA (MLS) 12, 426

PERSONAL STATEMENT

A competent, highly motivated, adoptive to any working environment. Quick to learn and used to working under pressure and meeting deadlines. A flexible, dedicated and practical person trained in Managerial and laboratory skills.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Experienced in a multi-biomedical practice and additional healthcare experience in Medical Microbiology/Virology. Known for dedication to providing premium patient care.

Skills include:

Phlebotomy

Medical office management (QMS)

Patient Education

Method Evaluation of samples

Ability to work alone with appropriate application of own initiatives

Book-keeping & filling

Good interpersonal & communication skills

Ability to multi-task in dynamic environment and quickly learn new concepts and skills.

Good reputation as a team player and passion for helping others.

Taking logical approach to achieving tasks with little or no supervision

SKILLS and Experience : Managerial (involving dealing with keeping records, taking inventories, negotiation and purchase of laboratory wares, materials, collection and registration of samples and giving my team directions, guidance and support and views on how they should deal with meeting deadlines. I also carryout weekly report for effective management), laboratory skills (including collection and registration of samples, sorting and labelling of specimens, dispose biological waste, separate blood serum, carry sterilisation procedures, Culturing and record results. This job was very high pressured and required a good eye for details as the specimens and samples are very vital) MS office and Excel,

WORK EXPERIENCE

Oct 2015- to Date. Reddington Multispecitist Hospital (Victoria Island) (Lagos)

Department/Position Held

Laboratory/Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

. Perform tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned (hematology,

immune-hematology, immunology, bacteriology, microscopy, routine chemistry, therapeutic drug

monitoring) according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.

. Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens;

checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean

and orderly.

. Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through

routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing

approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.

. Serves as technical resource by participating in staff training; answering questions of other

professionals; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications;

maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

. Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the

pathologist, the patient physician, or nurse; reporting mandated information to the public health

department or other designated officials.

(toxicology) identifies the presence or quantity of drugs of abuse, therapeutic drugs, and toxic

substances by operating toxicology instrumentation and performing manual methods for the

performance of drug screens, blood alcohol levels, and carbon monoxide levels.

. (Chemistry) provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating chemistry

equipment; performing hand chemistries.

. (Hematology) provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating hematology,

urinalysis, and coagulation equipment; performing manual methods of differentials.

. (Immunology) provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating equipment

such as the gamma counter, spectrophotometer, densitometer, and through methods such as

radioimmunoassay, enzyme immunossay, and serological testing.

. (Microbiology) provides physician with information for treatment of patient infection by performing

technical procedures for the identification or susceptibility of bacteria, parasites, fungi, and

mycobacteria.

. (Blood bank) ensures the patient of receiving compatible blood/blood components by completing

blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing, and antibody identification procedures.

(blood bank) assures future retrieval of patient transfusion information by preparing patient

packets and maintaining blood bank database.

. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by

following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

. Maintains patientconfidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.

. Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policy

and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards.

. Enhances laboratory services and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing

new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Dec 2014-Oct 2015: Omouna Laboratories Limited (Ikeja) (Lagos)

Department/Position Held

Laboratory/Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

. Perform tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned (hematology,

immune-hematology, immunology, bacteriology, microscopy, routine chemistry, therapeutic drug

monitoring) according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.

. Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through

routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing

approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.

. Serves as technical resource by participating in staff training; answering questions of other

professionals; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications;

maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

. (Chemistry) provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating chemistry

equipment; performing hand chemistries.

. (Hematology) provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating hematology,

urinalysis, and coagulation equipment; performing manual methods of differentials.

. (Immunology) provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating equipment

such as the gamma counter, spectrophotometer, densitometer, and through methods such as

Radioimmunoassay, enzyme immunoassay, and serological testing.

. (Microbiology) provides physician with information for treatment of patient infection by performing

technical procedures for the identification or susceptibility of bacteria, parasites, fungi, and

mycobacteria.

. (Blood bank) ensures the patient of receiving compatible blood/blood components by completing

blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing, and antibody identification procedures.

(blood bank) assures future retrieval of patient transfusion information by preparing patient

packets and maintaining blood bank database.

. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by

following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

. Maintains patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.

. Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policy

and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards.

. Enhances laboratory services and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing

new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Jan 2011- Oct 2014: Holby City Medical, [Surulere] [Lagos]

Department/Position Held

Clinical Laboratory Services/Biomedical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

Perform tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned (hematology, immune-hematology, immunology, bacteriology, microscopy, routine chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring) according to established laboratory protocols and

procedures.

Perform phlebotomies, including arterial puncture, capillary punctures and venipunctures as appropriate for the patient requiring the

procedure.

Calibrates, standardizes and maintains instruments following established procedures.

Perform quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents,

procedures.

Validate and reports results of tests peperformed

Deliver patients reports according to turnaround time indicated in policy and collection manual.

Performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.

Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.

Recording and sometimes interpreting results to present to senior colleagues

Performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.

Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses; preparing specimens and samples.

Constructing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters;

Ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced; using computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs;

Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability.

Conducting searches on identified topics relevant to the research; following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks

Set up, operate and maintain laboratory equipment

Perform phlebotomies, including arterial puncture, capillary punctures and venipunctures as appropriate for the patient requiring the procedure.

Calibrate, standardize and maintain instruments following established procedures.

Conduct chemical analyses of blood, urine, and cerebrospinal and other body fluids

Study blood cells and other tissues to determine their relation to various physiological and pathological conditions

Prepare tissue sections for microscopic examinations using techniques to demonstrate special cellular tissue elements or other characteristics

Perform blood group, type and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes

Establish procedures for the analysis of specimens and for medical laboratory experiments

Jan 2009- Sept 2011: Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, [Yaba] [Lagos.]

Department/Position Held

Human Virology Laboratory/Biomedical Laboratory Scientist Staff of the Month [MARCH 2009]

Job Description

Analysis of human plasma for HIV research studies

Storage of blood samples for reference and research studies

Quantification of viral practice in HIV plasma sample

Reception and bleeding of patient for diagnosis of various test

Involvement in the U.S President Emergency plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

Identification and enumeration of CD4 helper inducer lymphocytes subset in human blood samples

Quality assurance on reagent

RNA extraction from suspected blood plasma using Amplicor Test kit

Use of Partec flow cytometry instrument in studies of HIV infection and patients infected with HIV loose CD4+ helper/inducer lymphocytes.

Educational talk on healthy tips for HIV/AIDS patients

Analyze human blood for clinical studies for Clinical Chemistry, Hematology among others.

Perform tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned (hematology, immune-hematology, immunology, bacteriology, microscopy, routine chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring) according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.

Perform phlebotomies, including arterial puncture, capillary punctures and venipunctures as appropriate for the patient requiring the procedure.

Calibrates, standardizes and maintains instruments following established procedures.

Perform quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures.

Validate and reports results of tests performed.

Deliver patients reports according to turnaround time indicated in policy and collection manual.

Jan 2005- October 2000: Marjos International College [Idi-Araba, Mushin] [Lagos]

Department/Position Held

Laboratory /Laboratory Supervisor

Job Description

Co-ordinate all activities within the laboratories

Liaise with the Management on the best practice of laboratories wares and regents

Keeping Laboratory records

Maintain stock of consumable items to be used in the laboratory

July 2000-June 2001: University of Lagos Medical Center [Akoka, Lagos] [NYSC]

Department/Position Held

Laboratory/Laboratory Assistant

Job Description

Analysis of human plasma for Serology studies

Storage of blood samples for reference

Reception and bleeding of patient for diagnosis of various test

Analysis of human whole blood for Hematology studies

Separation, Sorting and Labeling of patients samples

Sterilization of laboratory wares

Microscopy, Culturing and Sensitivity of Microscopy samples

Entering/keeping of laboratory records

Jan 1996- Feb 1997: St Stephen’s Hospital and Maternity Home [Surulere, Lagos] [Industrial Attachment]

Department/Position Held

Laboratory/Laboratory Assistant

Job Description

Analysis of human plasma for Serology studies

Storage of blood samples for reference

Reception and bleeding of patient for diagnosis of various test

Analysis of human whole blood for Hematology studies

Separation, Sorting and Labeling of patients samples

Sterilization of laboratory wares

Microscopy, Culturing and Sensitivity of Microscopy samples

Entering/keeping of laboratory records

1995 (SIWESS) College of Medicine, University of Lagos [Idi-Araba, Mushin] [Lagos]

Department/Position Held

Laboratory/Laboratory Assistant

Job Description

Reception and bleeding of patient for diagnosis of various test

Entering/keeping of laboratory records

EDUCATION

1998-2005: School of Medical Laboratory Science [Idi-Araba, Mushin] [Lagos]

Medical Laboratory Science

Associate in Medical Laboratory Science [Medical Microbiology]

1997-1999: University of Lago [Akoka, Lagos]

Science Laboratory Technology

Final Diploma [Microbiology/Virology]

1999: Series Nigerian Institute of Science Technology [Ibadan, Ibadan]

Science Laboratory Technology

Final Diploma [Microbiology/Virology]

1994-1997: Federal Polytechnic Off [Offa, Kwara]

Science Laboratory Technology

National Diploma

ACHIEVEMENT/AWARDS RECIEVED

2001 Executed Zebra Crossing Marking In University Of Lagos Campus as Community Development

Project [NYSC]

2001 Merit Certificate for outstanding contribution Lagos Maintain L.G.A University of Lagos [NYSC]

2000-2001 Certificate of National Service [NYSC]

1999 Awarded Merit Award Certificate for Outstanding Protocol Member Committee from the Student Union Govt. School of Medical Lab. Science LUTH

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/VOLUNTARY WORK

2010 Facilitator in a community awareness program organized Youth Community Empowerment Initiatives Surulere, Lagos.

2004 Certificate of participation in a capacity building program for NGO’s in support from Lagos State AIDS Control Agency Development Project N0 3556UNI

2003 Facilitator in a One day workshop on Family Life Education with reference with Human Reproduction,Teenage Pregnancy, Drug Abuse, Contraceptive method and HIV/AIDS within Surulere community.

2002 Erected an Abandoned Signpost for the Community Health Center within the Locality of Alves

Surulere, Lagos. [Alves Health Center]

REFERENCE

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