Highlights:

Skills:Microbiology

Goal:To acquire a challenging position that will further enhance my skills as a Medical Technologist. To deliver top-quality patient care through exemplary laboratory skills to help achieve the organization’s vision.

Membership:Health Authority- Abu Dhabi (HAAD) Licensed Medical Laboratory Technologist 1 Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines (PRC) Licensed Medical Technologist

Certification:American Society for Clinical Pathology Medical Technologist (ASCPi)

Biomedical Scientist 08/2014 - current
King's College Hospital Clinics, , Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Industry: Healthcare
? Performs highly specialized manual techniques, semi-automated and fully-automated laboratory investigations in Biochemistry and Haematology
? Trained to use the following machines: Sysmex XN-3000, Sysmex DI-60, and Abbott Architect ci4100. ? Performed the following tests: Full Blood Count, ESR, routine Biochemistry tests e.g. glucose, lipids, liver enzymes, hormones, common Serology tests e.g. Hepatitis screen, HIV. ? Interprets laboratory results and takes appropriate actions in line with laboratory policies and procedures, e.g., authorization of results, ordering relevant follow-up laboratory procedures, adding technical and clinically relevant comments in areas of responsibility, referring results for clinical interpretation or opinion, and informing the requestor of clinically significant results. ? Undertakes analytical, technical and administrative troubleshooting to ensure reliable service delivery as well as maintains adequate supplies of reagents and consumables. ? Works to ensure the laboratory remains HAAD compliant at all times, and will work towards CAP accreditation standards. ? Assisted in method and laboratory instrument evaluation and writing SOP’s.--
Medical Technologist 09/2009 - 04/2014
St Luke's Medical Center Global City, Taguig, Philippines
Industry: Healthcare
? Oversaw testing which was done based on the laboratory’s standard operating procedures and work instructions, using the CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute) as a primary reference material.
MICROBIOLOGY, CLINICAL VIROLOGY, WATER ANALYSIS, and TUBERCULOSIS LABORATORIES January 2010 – January 2011, July 2011 – April 2014 (3 years and 9 months) ? Performed the following tests: 1. aerobic and anaerobic routine cultures and sensitivity testing, 2. TB cultures and sensitivity testing, 3. water analysis using Multiple tube fermentation technique and chromogenic substrate method, and 4. culture of common respiratory viruses and chlamydia using shell vials. ? Read the following slides: 1. gram stains 2. acid fast bacilli stains, and 3. KOH smears. ? Trained to use the following machines: BioMerieux VITEK 2 Compact, BD BACTEC FX, Anaerobic glovebox, BD BACTEC MGIT 960, BBL CRYSTAL Identification System, BD Affirm VPIII, Sensititre Aris 2X, Illumigene, SANYO CO2 Incubators, MEMMERT Aerobic incubators, water bath, drying oven, hot plates, autoclaves, centrifuges, modern binocular and inverted microscopes, biosafety cabinets, and laminar flow hoods. ? Oversaw testing which was done based on the laboratory’s standard operating procedures and work instructions, using the CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute) as a primary reference material. ? Performed other microbiological tests (both manual and automated) on clinical specimens to reveal the possible infection-causing organism in patients. ? Trained to identify pathogenic organisms in different specimens and to correlate with patient’s clinical presentation. ? Adhered to laboratory quality control policies and procedures and participated in external quality control activities. ? Performed and oversaw equipment maintenance as scheduled. ? Other responsibilities include: 1. Working to ensure the laboratory is JCIA compliant at all times. 2. Sorting samples and requests from the hospital to the laboratory. 3. Prepared samples for dispatch to a reference laboratory if required. 4. Accommodated and provided patients with detailed instructions on different collection procedures and informing patients of any potential side reactions. 5. Performed blood extraction on patients as necessary. 6. Double-checked all doubtful results and referred to the Chief Medical Technologist/ Pathologist-in-Charge. 7. Released “stat” requests as soon as examinations were done. 8. Responsible for encoding and signing of results accurately. 9. Observed proper handling of specimen and safe disposal of biohazard wastes. 10. Taught and supervised Medical Technology interns.--
Medical Technologist 03/2008 - 03/2009
Caritas Health Shield Inc, Quezon City, Philippines
Industry: Healthcare
Performed general laboratory procedures in Chemistry, Microscopy and Haematology.
? Performed blood extractions. ? Performed laboratory tests in Hematology such as full blood count, PT and APTT, and ESR. ? Performed laboratory tests in Clinical Chemistry such as lipid/renal/liver profile, HbA1c, glucose, and thyroid hormones. ? Performed laboratory tests in Clinical Microscopy such as urine and stool analysis. ? Followed laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, and reporting of results. ? Reviewed and released test results. ? Monitored quality control activities and maintenance of equipment. ? Observed, identified and reported problems that could have affected test performance or reporting of results.--

University of Santo Tomas 06/2003 - 03/2007
Manila, , Philippines
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Medical Technology
Dean’s List, 4th year 1st semester

Mayleen Robles Microbiology Medical Technologist