September **, ****

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am writing in response to your website job posting for a MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/TECHNOLOGIST. My experience and education have provided me with excellent knowledge and skills of laboratory methods and procedures, specimen management, specimen collection, specimen processing and specimen shipping, with clinical and environmental aspects combined. Aside from an extensive work experience as a laboratory technician/phlebotomist, I have worked extensively in all aspects of assisting doctors in all clinical procedures such as vital signs measurements, taking medical and social history of patients, ECG, pulmonary function tests, vision tests, as well as having an in depth knowledge of water treatment procedures such as sedimentation, flocculation, cell cultures processing, fermentation and filtration technology, protein production and Western blotting laboratory experiment, as well as anatomical procedures such as tissue staining, gram’s staining, AFB staining. With over ten years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical laboratory set-ups, I believe I would be a great fit with your company.

A highlight of my expertise includes:

·An in depth knowledge of WHMIS and laboratory safety

·Experience using preventative measure to maintain and troubleshoot equipment and apparatus

·Quality control and statistical analysis regarding data management

·Extensive experience performing large scale protein production, biological sample handling, preparation and analysis and biological sample collection

The medical and pharmaceutical profession is extremely patient focused, and this fits well with my caring and client first approach. I am aware of the excellent reputation of your organization and it would be an honour to be a part of such a respected team. I would ensure to maintain a high standard of accurateness, precision, health safety and quality performance.

I have enclosed my resume to provide more information on my strengths and skills. I hope that we will have the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further during a personal meeting.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Amelita Vasquez-Cabayao

AMELITA VASQUEZ-CABAYAO

Suite 210-7325 Markham Road

Markham, Ontario L3S 0C9

Tel #: 416-***-****; Email:adr250@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To seek a position in a progressive and dynamic environment with an opportunity for advancement

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

·OSMT License registration as Medical Lab Technician

·Pleasant personality with a sincere manner when dealing with people

·Responsible, reliable and continuously provides a high quality of work

·Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

·Self- motivated and able to function well independently or in a group environment

·Able to work well under pressure

·Computer literate

EDUCATION

ROBETECH INSTITUTE, Toronto, Canada, 2000

ECG/Phlebotomy Diploma Course

UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS, Manila, Philippines, 1984-1988

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

EARIST-SPECIAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL, Manila, Philippines, 1980-1984

Completed Secondary Education with full 4 years scholarship

WORK EXPERIENCE

Nov 2020- present Public Health Ontario

Toronto, Ontario

Medical Lab Attendant 2

Logs, sorts, labels all specimens submitted for laboratory testing.

Transports samples to testing laboratory as required.

Handles, prepares and processes medical samples (e.g culture media and reagents) for identification of microorganisms and testing up to the point of result interpretation ( set up of cultures, staining, extraction, loading analyzer).

Handles, prepares processes and results of water samples.

Uses automated equipment or manual methods to prepare and aliquot human samples for testing.

Uses PHO Laboratory Information System to prepare worksheets or enter data, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of data.

Prepares, loads and unloads laboratory analyzers.

Performs inventory management functions including ordering, unpacking and storing of laboratory goods.

Files, stores and discards laboratory samples.

Assists with set up of quality control and maintenance of stock cultures.

Answers telephone and resolves problems related to samples ( incomplete information, mismatched tests, leaking samples).

April 2017- Nov 2020 Dynacare Laboratories, Brampton, Ontario

Medical Lab Technician

·Perform venipuncture and ECG procedures to neonates, pediatric and adult patients using accepted guidelines.

·Perform Sample Sorting / Processing, Sample Packaging and Sample Shipment for all biological samples using proper aseptic techniques.

·Properly complete documentation of clinical activities with regards to laboratory maintenance according to GCP, GLP, SOP guidelines and/or Ministry Of Health regulations.

·Participate regularly in all Dynacare training programs including GCP, SOP, GLP training and in-house training modules.

·Achieve 80% or greater in all Dynacare training evaluations including GCP, GLP and SOP training

June 2003- Feb 2016 Pharma Medica Research Inc., Toronto, Ontario

Medical Lab Assistant III

·Perform clinical procedures such as but not limited to: study check in procedures, subject and belongings search, mouth check, subject monitoring, blood sample collection, sample processing and storage, meal monitor, etc., according to the study protocol and/or SOP requirements

·Assist study nurse and study coordinator in recording adverse events

·Assist Group Leader, MLA in delegating clinic task

·Assist reviewing study documentations

·Assist in compilation of study files after study completion

·Procure and/or process biological samples as required to conduct a clinical study

·Properly complete documentation of clinical activities according to GCP, SOP

·guidelines, and/or FDA/TPD regulations.

·Participate regularly in PMRI training programs including GCP, SOP training and

PMRI in-house training modules

·Achieve 80% or greater in all PMRI training evaluations including GCP, SOP training

Oct 2003-Mar 2017 MCI Doctor’s Office Scarborough, Ontario

Medical Laboratory Technician

·Specimen collection, specimen handling, specimen processing and specimen shipping for all biohazard samples, Performs ECG and phlebotomy procedures, Pulmonary function testing, taking vital signs of patients, medical records filing, and assisting physician in minor surgical and medical procedures such as pap smear collection and swab collection

Oct 2001-May 2003 Biovail Contract Research Lab., Inc. Scarborough, Ontario

Medical Laboratory Technician

·ECG and phlebotomy procedures, specimen collection, specimen handling, specimen processing, subject dosing, fluid measurement and administration, meal distribution, data entry, vital signs measurement for all subjects involved in clinical trials

Jun 1998- Oct 1998 New World Laboratory- Mediscan Division, Manila, Philippines

Senior Medical Technologist

·Supervise and train two (2) laboratory technicians and 1 medical technologist

·Assist medical consultants in the preparation of tissue sections for microscopic examination using techniques for demonstrating special cellular/tissue elements and other characteristics

Aug 1996 - May 1998 Medex Laboratory, Manila, Philippines

Staff Medical Technologist

·Examine physical, chemical and microscopic characteristic of urine, feces, cerebrospinal fluid and other body fluids necessary to evaluate pathological condition of patients

·Perform pregnancy tests, sperm counts necessary for paternity identification and fertility evaluation

·Perform ECG tests and phlebotomy procedures

Jun 1995-Jul 1996 Seamen’s Hospital, Manila, Philippines

Staff Medical Technologist

·Perform blood grouping, blood typing for cross –matching procedures and transfusion purposes

·Evaluate/screen patient status necessary for meeting proper criteria for possible blood donors in donor-recipient blood transfusion purposes

·Assigned at the various departments in this private medical hospital including: Clinical Chemistry Division, Phlebotomy Section, Microbiology/Parasitology Division, Histopathology/Cytotechnology Division, Serology/Immunology/Blood Banking Division, Clinical Microscopy Division, Hematology Division

·Perform drug assay in confirming dependency on abused drugs (cannabinoids, amphetamines, cocaine)

Nov 1994-Apr 1995 United Laboratories, Mandaluyong City Philippines

Temporary Laboratory Technician

·Responsible for visual inspection of parenteral solutions/intravenous ampules prior to packaging

Sep 1992-Nov 1994 Boston Lab, Quezon City Philippines

Staff Medical Technologist

·Perform blood grouping, blood typing for cross-matching procedures and transfusion purposes

·Evaluate/screen patient status necessary for meeting proper criteria for possible blood donors in donor-recipient blood transfusion purposes

·Assigned at the various departments in this private medical laboratory including:

·Clinical Chemistry Division, Specimen Management & Collection, Hematology Division, Phlebotomy Section, Microbiology/Parasitology Division, Histopathology/Cytotechnology Division, Serology/Immunology/Blood Banking Division, Clinical Microscopy Division

·Perform drug assay in confirming dependency on abused drugs (cannabinoids, amphetamines, cocaine)

July 1989- Sep 1992 Chinese General Hospital & Medical Centre, Heart Station Department, Manila Philippines

Cardiovascular Laboratory Technician

·Operate ECG machines, treadmill exercise test machine and holter monitoring equipment for patients specifically cardiac patients in order to monitor heart activities and abnormalities.

REFERENCES:

Neil Gajasan

Group Leader

Pharmamedica Inc.

Phone #: 647-***-****

Dimah Nassar

Group Leader

Pharmamedica Inc.

Phone #: 289-***-****

Dr. Frank Kung

Family Doctor – MCI Scarborough

Phone #: 416-***-****

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