Medical Laboratory Quality Control

Alemseged (Alex) Getahun

**** * *** ******, **** City, Minnesota, 55041

Tel: 1-872-***-**** email: ******************@*****.***

WORK EXPERIENCE

Medical Laboratory Technologist Dec 2023 till today Mayo Clinic, Lake City

Responsibilities:

Worked as a generalist performing the duties and responsibilities under the departments of Immunology, Serology, Blood Banking, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microscopy, Hematology, Microbiology and Phlebotomy

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in test results.

Collect patient samples, including blood, urine, and other bodily fluids.

Label and store specimens correctly to ensure accurate identification.

Perform a wide range of diagnostic tests, including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and molecular biology tests

Preparation of referral samples for advanced laboratory testing with in Mayo sites.

Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure the accuracy and precision of test results.

Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments when ever need arises.

Approve record and document test results accurately and timely.

Adhere to laboratory safety guidelines, regulations and standards.

Maintain cleanliness and order in the laboratory environment.

Senior Medical technologist Oct 2010 to July 2022

BAROK Diagnostic Laboratory

Responsibilities:

Worked as a generalist performing the duties and responsibilities under the departments of Immunology, Serology, Blood Banking, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microscopy, Hematology, and Phlebotomy

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in test results.

Collect patient samples, including blood, urine, tissue, and other bodily fluids.

Label and store specimens correctly to ensure accurate identification.

Perform a wide range of diagnostic tests, including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and molecular biology tests.

Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure the accuracy and precision of test results.

Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments.

Approve, record and document test results accurately and timely.

Compile and prepare detailed reports for healthcare professionals.

Adhere to laboratory safety guidelines and regulations.

Prepare referral tests for advanced laboratory tests to Indian based laboratory partners

Familiarized with around 1500 tests at large explicitly Allergens, Immuno-electrophoresis, Drug monitoring, immunohistochemistry, cytogenetic and molecular diagnosis (translocation panels, Karyotyping, FISH, flowcytometry, PCR and nested PCR techniques).

Medical technologist, June 2003 to Oct 2008

African Services Committee Inc (ASC), a New York-based NGO.

Responsibilities:

Performs phlebotomy on in-patient and out-patient.

Analyzes blood, urine, feces, other body fluids.

Performs routine quality control.

Screens and collects whole blood from blood donors.

Performs compatibility testing, and preparation of blood components.

Performs manual, semi-automated, and fully automated laboratory procedures.

Oversee and execute managerial tasks to ensure the smooth operation of day-to-day activities.

Laboratory Technician, March 2001 to May 2003

Global Clinic & Diagnostic Laboratory, Addis Ababa.

Responsibilities:

Perform blood sample collection (Phlebotomy) for both inpatients and outpatients.

Ensure all specimens are obtained correctly with proper anticoagulants and/or preservatives.

Prepare patient’s samples and reagents to be used for testing.

Efficiently and accurately perform laboratory examinations according to the established.

standard of operating procedures for diagnostic purposes in the following sections: Hematology,

Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, Serology, Parasitology, Clinical Microscopy, Clinical

Microbiology and Blood Banking.

Test result validity prior to result reporting and releasing.

Maintain and operate sophisticated laboratory equipment and instruments.

Set up, calibration, and troubleshooting as needed.

Monitor and does inventory of laboratory supplies.

Provide clerical and support services as needed.

Orient and train newly hired Medical Laboratory Technologist in the performance and

interpretation of tests.

Maintain competence in Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Laboratory Technician January 1999 to Feb 2001

Hayat Hospital, AA

Responsibilities:

- Perform different laboratory tests

- Orient and train newly employed staff

- Perform internal quality control

EDUCATION

BS in Medical Laboratory Technology

AAU, Medical Faculty, School of Medical Laboratory Technology, Addis Ababa

Oct 2004 to Oct 2007

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (Senior Lab Tech)

AAU, Medical Faculty, School of Medical Laboratory Technology, Addis Ababa

Oct 2002 to July 2004

Diploma, Junior Laboratory Technician

MoH, National Research Institute of Health

Oct 1986 to July 1988

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