Highlights:• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology • Completed the Clinical Laboratory Training/Internship Program from Veterans Memorial Medical Center (12 months clinical training program) • Registered Medical Technologist by Professional Regulation Commission • Senior Medical Technologist at Nueva Ecija Doctors' Hospital Inc. (2011-Present) • Head of Microbiology Section (2014-Present) • Attended 10th Practical Laboratory Diagnosis of Parasitic Diseases of Public Health Importance in the Philippines at Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) • Attended DIRECT SPUTUM SMEAR MICROSCOPY TRAINING at Nueva Ecija Provincial Health Office-Quality Assurance Laboratory • Attended Seminar/Workshop on the Manual of Operations for Screening Drug Testing Laboratories at National Irrigation Administration • Undergone Two Months Training in the Postgraduate Externship Program in Microbiology at Philippine General Hospital, Microbiology Department

Skills:Medical Technologist, Microbiologist, Generalist

Goal:• To be able to share my knowledge and expertise in performing and analyzing clinical, microscopic, serological, bacteriological, hematological and other laboratory procedures. • To become a part of an organization that will enable me to utilize my skills, knowledge, and experience for the benefits of the institution. • To excel in my professional life in a smooth and up going way and accelerating the life progress by working hard. • Profoundly committed to the job of providing accurate and reliable results that can help clinicians properly diagnose and treat patients. • To explore more ideas and new trends in the field of Medical Technology in other countries.

Membership:• PAMET (Philippine Association of Medical Technologist)

Certification:• Registered Medical Technologist by Professional Regulation Commission • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certified by American Society for Clinical Pathology International Certification (ASCPi) • Passer of Qatar Council for Health Practitioners (QCHP) Prometric Exam • Have a Valid IELTS Test Result by British Council • Have an Active ICHP VisaScreen Certificate by CGFNS International

Senior Medical Technologist 10/2011 - current
Nueva Ecija Doctors' Hospital Inc., Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija Philippines
Industry: Healthcare
Senior Medical Technologist with more than 5 years of clinical experience. A generalist, rotates in various section of the laboratory. In addition, also the current Head of the Microbiology Section.
• Receives written requisitions from physicians for routine or special laboratory tests. Encodes and charge various laboratory tests and procedures. • Collects and handles different laboratory specimens. • Runs control for all laboratory tests regularly to check the accuracy and validity of the tests. • Sets up and adjusts laboratory equipment and apparatus such as chemical glassware, microscope, slides and reagent. • Prepares the different media, reagents and stains routinely used and other special procedures. • Performs various chemical analyses using machines and other laboratory equipments. • Performs hematologic analyses of blood using high-end machines and recheck critical results using manual methods. • Performs microscopic analyses of urine and other body fluids using laboratory equipments. • Performs donor screening and phlebotomy. Performs various serologic tests like HIV, HBsAg, HCV, RPR and malaria screening using rapid strips and machines. • Prepares different blood products from whole blood such as platelet concentrate, packed red blood cell and fresh frozen plasma. • Performs manual and gel-based crossmatching and blood typing. Troubleshoot and investigate incompatible crossmatchings. • Receives and processes specimens for histopathologic testing. Assists Pathologist in gross examination of tissues. • Processes different specimens for culture and sensitivity. Prepares smear for AFB, Gram Stain, KOH and India Ink. • Isolate and identify the different predominant microorganisms through the different media and biochemical reactions. Performs antibiotics sensitivity testing patterned after the Kirby-Bauer method. • Perform examination of TB bacteriology and manual examination, which is done by direct smear or culture. • Generate results using the LIS system. Immediately notify Physicians about the availability of results to ensure proper patient treatment.--

Nueva Ecija Doctors' Colleges Inc. (Formerly Nueva Ecija Colleges) 06/2007 - 04/2011
Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Medical Technology
Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

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