Chance Jediael Govender (Laboratory Assistant)

ID No.: 93-111*-****-***

*** ******** **** *****, ********, Phoenix, Durban, 4068, South Africa

(H) +27-31-505****

(C) +27-81-433****

adppfe@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Education:

Matric at Palmview Secondary School, (2011)

Qualified Laboratory Assistant in the category Clinical Pathology/Media at Lancet Laboratories, SA (2018)

Distinction pass in Laboratory Assistant Exam

Registered with HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa)

TEFL Course Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

Summary of Skills:

Qualified Laboratory Technical Assistant with 4 years of Microbiology Experience

Skills & Attributes:

Enjoys a challenge

Motivated

Fast learner

Works well in a team

Goes the extra mile

Trustworthy

Dedicated

Passion for people

Works well under pressure

Adheres to Health & Safety Policies & Procedures

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Internet, Email)

Meditech

Professional Background:

Employer: Lancet Laboratories, South Africa (August 2016 to Current)

Position: Qualified Technical Laboratory Assistant (Department: Microbiology Main Lab)

Student Laboratory Assistant (August 2016 – April 2018)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Process urine, sputum, swabs, stool, and intensive care unit samples such as:

oTissues, fluids and tips, etc

oStool tests such as rota and adeno viruses and occult blood

oReducing substances on stool and urine

BD Kiestra semi automated and automated experience

PCR Gene xpert infinity, processing samples and conducting tests on the Gene xpert such as:

oTuberculosis

oH1N1

oRSV, Carba-R

Auromine O and Ziehl Neelsen staining of acid fast bacilli

Microscopic identification as follows:

oIdentifying negative and positive AFB slides

oIdentifying yeast fungi Crystals, Schistosomiasis Bihnarzia, etc on urine wet preps

oIdentification of cryptosporidium on stool slides

oIdentification of Trichomonas on urine wet preps, vaginal and utheral swabs

Media making agar in Petri dishes as well as autoclaving glassware, etc

Loading of blood cultures onto Bacti alert

Identifying positive and negative blood cultures

Capturing negative results on Meditech

As of the 1st of May 2020 I was deployed to the Chemistry Department at the Main Lab. My duties entailed receiving samples, filing, aliquoting of samples, placing samples in the Chemistry analyzer and data capturing.

As of the 1st of June 2020 I was deployed to Hainsworth, Purcell and Jamieson Lab Inc to assist with Covid 19 testing. My duties entailed receiving samples, data capturing and preparing samples for testing.

As of the 27th of July 2020 I was deployed to the Haematology Department at the Main Lab. My duties entailed receiving samples, filing, staining of slides, assist in the making of blood smear slides for differential staining.

As of the 1st September 2020 I have transferred as a Technical Lab Assistant from the Microbiology Department to the Ethekwini Lancet Lab.

Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform laboratory specimen preparations and related procedures in terms of pre and post testing standard operating procedures. Administers the receiving, capturing and distribution of all samples to ensure correct information is obtained and recorded and to facilitate the speedy processing of samples in terms of service objectives

• Receives, sorts and refers (where applicable) specimens for testing

• Verifies, capture and validates information on the Meditech system against specimens received and tests requested on the requisition form.

• Carries out different laboratory procedures for specimen and/or media preparation for analysis in accordance with the specific test required and standard operating procedures

• Performs tasks in support of the analytical process as per discipline requirements, e.g. stain preparation; glassware wash-up etc.

• Labels and stores samples/media (where applicable) to ensure traceability in accordance with procedures.

• Monitors stock availability of consumables to ensure availability of all necessary commodities

• Operates, maintains and calibrates the general laboratory equipment e.g. stopwatch, centrifuge, used in the laboratory to ensure that it is operating efficiently and providing accurate results. This includes recording equipment maintenance as well as recognising and resolving problems by troubleshooting mal- functioning equipment and using alternative procedures as per syllabus or as instructed by the laboratory manager.

• Implements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with relevant legislation and all safety protocols. This includes the on-going maintenance of quality assurance standards, adherence to infection control measures, correct disposal of bio-hazardous waste and participation (as per delegated responsibilities) in the preparation process for internal and external quality control audits.

• Reports incidents, equipment failures, problems and reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organisational policy.

• Attends seminars and participates in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to continuously update knowledge and skills as well as comply with professional registration requirements. This includes ensuring the availability of up to date records that can be presented immediately on request thereof.

• Adheres to professional and ethical conduct requirements in line with organisational policy and relevant professional body ethical standards.

• Investigates bottleneck in pre-analytical laboratory processes and ensure timely resolution of Challenge

• Ensures basic housekeeping in own working area, including suitable cleaning and preparation of equipment according to set standard operating procedures

• Monitors stock level and orders additional stock to ensure the availability of required materials at all times and ensure delivery of stock to the doctor’s rooms

• Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacts professionally and ethically with medical professionals and staff

• Responsible for adhering to Lancet uniform protocols as per set standard operating procedures

Employer: Lancet Laboratories, Tongaat, South Africa

Position: Admin Clerk (January 2014 – August 2016)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Admin

Data capturing on Meditech

Receiving of medical samples

Calling out Medical results to doctors and hospitals

Dealing with customer and doctor queries, accounts and medical results

Delivering medical results to hospital wards and doctors rooms

Monitoring TAT on logging, receiving and patient results

Sorting out Management Reports and issue account invoices to customers

Maintenance on printers and technical equipment

RFL: Moved for a better opportunity at Lancet Laboratories Microbiology Main Lab in Durban.

Contract Positions

Employer: Elgin Engineering (Pty) Ltd, South Africa (6 month contract in 2013)

Position: Document Controller

Duties & Responsibilities:

Compiling of data packs

Photocopying

Employer: One Take/LTD Logistics, South Africa (6 month contract in 2013)

Position: Export/Transport Controller/Driver

Duties & Responsibilities:

Entry

Export clerk

Driver responsible for deliveries

Employer: Atlas Pharmacy, South Africa (6 month contract in 2012)

Position: Manager’s Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities:

Contact medical aids for patient information

Controlling medication in the stock room

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