To be part of an established organization where excellence and effectiveness rules and my skills, experience and training can be fully utilized for the achievement of the organizational goals and objectives despite the challenges and responsibilities faced.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist II (Team Lead/ Shift Supervisor)
Tobago Regional Health Authority
Scarborough
10.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist II
Tobago Regional Health Authority
Scarborough
09.2020 - 09.2022
Sample Sorting/ Accessioning
Sample Registration and Validation of Results using: Lis-Infinity, Lis-Omega, Laboratory Information System
Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
General Chemistry using Cobas 6000 (C501) Roche Hitachi
Immunology using Cobas 6000 (E601) Roche Hitachi
General Maintenance of Cobas 6000
Troubleshooting, Calibration and Quality Control
Hematology
Cell Blood Count + Differentials, Body Fluids Analysis using Sysmex XN-1000 SA.01
Blood Film Staining using Aero spray 7120 (Hematology slide Stainer cytocentrifuge
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
General Maintenance of Sysmex XN-1000 SA.01 (Shutdown, Inspection of trap chamber for fluid, Quality Control)
Immuno-Hematology/ Blood Banking using Manual Method & Echo-lumina Immucor
ABO Grouping (Forward and Reverse)
Compatibility Testing (Crossmatching)
Antibody Identification
Antibody Screening
Direct Antiglobulin Test
Weak D Antigen Test
Blood Donor Screening
Blood Product (Fresh frozen plasma, packed red cells, leucocyte reduced/ poor red cells & platelet concentrate)
Coagulation Studies using ACL TOP 350CTS, ACL ELITE Pro
Prothrombin Time/ INR
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
D-Dimer
Serology
HIV Rapid Test
SARS-COV-2 Testing
Covid-19 Antigen Testing using Pyrex SD Biosensor
Covid-19 PCR Testing using GeneXpert.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Queen's Park Counseling Centre & Clinic - Ministry of Health, T&T
03.2018 - 08.2020
Laboratory Diagnosis of HIV/ Sexually Transmitted Infections
Microbiology (Bacteriology) and Immunology
Sorting and Preparation of Samples for Analysis of VDRL
Preparation of Antigen Suspension for VDRL
Preparation of Culture Media for Confirmatory Diagnosis of Neisseria Gonorrhea
Laboratory Diagnosis of Syphilis
Darkfield Microscopy for Syphilis
Laboratory Diagnosis for Genital Herpes
Qualitative and Quantitative VDRL Analysis (CSF and blood samples)
Confirmatory Tests for Syphilis (Treponema Pallidum Particle Agglutination Assay)
Gram Staining of Smear for Detection of Neisseria Gonorrhea in male and female patients
Detection of Trichomonas Vaginalis, Yeast and Clue Cells
Culture Plate Reading for Confirmatory Diagnosis of Neisseria Gonorrhea
Bacterial Vaginosis in Wet Preparation of Vagina Fluids and Discharge
Medical Laboratory Technologist (Observatory)
Arima Diagnostic Centre
Arima
08.2017 - 11.2017
Hematology
Chemistry
Coagulation
Serology
Immunoassay
Responsible for collection of specimens for various laboratory investigations.
Educating patients on mode of sample collection
Validation and dispatching of patient results.
Medical Laboratory Technologist (Observatory)
Victoria Laboratories Limited
Westshore
01.2017 - 04.2017
Hematology using Ruby (Cell Dyn)
Coagulation Studies using Coagulation Analyzer (High Technology Inc.)
Chemistry Using Vitros 5600 (Ortho-Clinical Diagnosis)
Immunoassay using IMMULITE 2500XPi
Serology
Microbiology
Phlebotomy
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist (SMLS)
Amuwo Odofin Maternal & Child Health Centre
Festac Town
09.2015 - 12.2015
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist (SMLS)
Lagos Island Maternity Hospital
Lagos
11.2012 - 09.2015
Immunohematology
Grouping of blood
Cross-matching of blood for transfusion
Pre-donation Screening
Clerking and bleeding of donors
Antenatal screening of pregnant women
Compilation of blood transfusion service report
Writing and signing of Donor’s card
Hematology
Full blood count and differentials (using Sysmex)
Film making and staining
Serology
HIV rapid testing
Syphilis
Hepatitis B and C
Pregnancy test
Widal reaction
Clinical Chemistry using semi and full automation
Formulation and implementation of SOP
Main laboratory statistics
24 hours emergency call duty
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 (MLS1)
Lagos Island Maternity Hospital
Lagos
11.2009 - 10.2012
Blood Banking
ABO Grouping
Cross-matching of blood for transfusion
Pre-donation Screening
Clerking and bleeding of donors
Antenatal screening of pregnant women
Hematology
Full blood count and differentials (using Sysmex)
Film making and staining.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Serology
HIV rapid testing
Syphilis
Hepatitis B and C
Pregnancy test
Widal reaction
Clinical Chemistry and Immunoassay
24 hours emergency call duty
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1
Nkrees Laboratories and Diagnostic Services Limited
Kuje Amuwo
07.2008 - 11.2009
Hematology
Parasitology
Microbiology
Clinical Chemistry
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1
Holy Family Catholic Church Medical Centre
Festac Town
06.2006 - 06.2008
Hematology
Parasitology
Microbiology
Clinical Chemistry
Education
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Chemical Pathology
Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma
02.2004
National Diploma (ND) - Science Technology
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti
Ado Ekiti
08.1997
Senior Secondary Certificate Education -
Community Comprehensive High School
Ikaram Akoko, Ondo
06.1994
Senior Secondary Certificate Education -
Victory College
Ikare Akoko, Ondo
06.1994
Skills
Sample registration
Quality control
Clinical chemistry
Hematology analysis
Blood banking
Immunoassay techniques
Laboratory troubleshooting
Equipment maintenance
Patient education
Data analysis
Time management
Team leadership
Effective communication
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Infectious disease testing
Specimen collection
Sanitize instruments
Quality testing
Medical Software Use
Laboratory safety protocols
Clinical microscopy
Safety procedures
Complex Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Microbiology techniques
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Immunology Procedures
Chemistry testing
Organizational skills
Reliability
Blood sample analysis
References
Mrs. Michelle Edwards-Benjamin, General Manager, Patient Care Services (Ag), Tobago Regional Health Authority, Level 3, #5 Montessori Drive, Glen Road, Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, +1868-764-1759
Mr. Clinton Ross, Former Laboratory Manager (Ag), Scarborough General Hospital, Department of Pathology, Connector Road, Signal Hill, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, +1868-620-5220
Ms. Janice John, Director, In The Meantime, Lp #27 Old St. Joseph Road, Success Village, Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago, +1868-478-7413
Hobbies and Interests
Reading
Travelling
Singing
Training
07/01/24, University of Washington, Certificate Program in Clinical Laboratory Leadership and Management
07/01/24, University of Washington, Quality Control Methods in the Clinical Laboratory
05/01/24, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Caribbean Climate and Health Responder Course (2nd Edition)
04/01/24, University of Washington, Operational Quality Management in the Clinical Laboratory
12/01/23, University of Washington, Leadership and Management in the Clinical Laboratory
09/01/23, University of Washington, Project Management in Global Health
09/01/23, University of Washington, Global Mental Health
06/01/23, University of Washington, Leadership and Management in Health
06/01/23, University of Washington, Clinical Management of HIV
04/01/23, University of Washington, Monitoring and Evaluation in Global Health
03/01/23, Productos Roche Interamericana, S.A., Operator and Application Training – Sysmex XN-1000
03/01/23, University of Washington, Wellbeing for Health Professionals
12/01/22, University of Washington, Policy Development and Advocacy for Global Health
06/01/22, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Caribbean Climate and Health Responder Course (1st Edition)
06/01/22, University of Washington, Clinical Management of HIV
12/01/21, Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, Managing Laboratory Records
06/01/21, University of Washington, Clinical Management of HIV
11/01/20, Productos Roche Interamericana, S.A., Operator and Application Training – Cobas 6000
02/01/20, University of Leeds, Causes of Human Disease: Transmitting and Fighting Infection
12/01/19, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, The Role of Diagnostics in the Antimicrobial Resistance Response
12/01/18, The Caribbean Association of Medical Technologists, Continuing Education Workshop on: Venipuncture Process and Recommendations for Difficult Access According to International Guideline GP41 V7
04/01/18, The Caribbean Association of Medical Technologists, Continuing Education Workshop on: What's in it for me in a Clinical Laboratory, Cancer: From the Bench to the Treatment Room
02/01/18, The Caribbean Association of Medical Technologists, Continuing Education Workshop on: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
12/01/17, The Caribbean Association of Medical Technologists, Continuing Education Workshop on: Core Components of Infection Control and Prevention, Adiponectin: Exploring the Link between Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, Management of Aplastic Anemia
09/01/17, The Caribbean Association of Medical Technologists, Continuing Education Workshop on: Mental Health in the Workplace, Importance of AMR Surveillance, Laboratory Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Update on Childhood Cancer
11/01/14, Lagos Empowerment and Resource Network in conjunction with Lagos State Government, the office of Establishment and Training, Leadership Training Program
08/01/14, Medical Tutors Limited in conjunction with Lagos State Health Service Commission, Malaria Treatment and Control
06/01/14, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (Lagos State Branch), Challenges of Blood Transfusion Medicine in Nigeria, Preparation, Quality Control and Management of Post Transfusion reaction of Blood Products (the Laboratory Component), Standard Blood Banking Services
04/01/14, Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee in conjunction with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Safe Blood Practices for Private and Public Laboratory in Lagos State
07/01/13, FHI 360 in conjunction with Lagos State Ministry of Health, Quality Assurance in HIV Rapid Testing: Use of Dry Tube Specimen (DTS)
05/01/13, Ola-Olu Management Consultancy Group, Lagos in conjunction with the Lagos State Health Service Commission, Attitudinal Change and Work Ethics in Patient Care
03/01/13, FHI 360 in conjunction with Lagos State Ministry of Health, Comprehensive Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) Laboratory Activation Training for Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) Site Upgrade and New Sites
06/01/12, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (Lagos State), Impact of Climate Change on Maternal and Child Health (Ameliorative Role of Translational Medicine)
09/01/10, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, 46th Annual Scientific Conference and International Symposium
03/01/10, National Youth Service Corps, Certificate of Exemption
01/01/05 - 01/01/06, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria in conjunction with Clina-Labs Nigeria Limited (Clina-Lancet), 1 Year Graduate Internship Program
10/01/96 - 01/01/97, Hospital Management Board, Akure in conjunction with State Specialist Hospital, Ikare Akoko, Ondo State (Pathology Department), Practical Training (Laboratory Technology Industrial Attachment Training)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/09/74
Marital Status: Married
Phones
+1868-777-2876, +1868-764-9610, +1868-240-3584
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist II (Team Lead/ Shift Supervisor)
Tobago Regional Health Authority
10.2022 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist II
Tobago Regional Health Authority
09.2020 - 09.2022
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Queen's Park Counseling Centre & Clinic - Ministry of Health, T&T
03.2018 - 08.2020
Medical Laboratory Technologist (Observatory)
Arima Diagnostic Centre
08.2017 - 11.2017
Medical Laboratory Technologist (Observatory)
Victoria Laboratories Limited
01.2017 - 04.2017
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist (SMLS)
Amuwo Odofin Maternal & Child Health Centre
09.2015 - 12.2015
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist (SMLS)
Lagos Island Maternity Hospital
11.2012 - 09.2015
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 (MLS1)
Lagos Island Maternity Hospital
11.2009 - 10.2012
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1
Nkrees Laboratories and Diagnostic Services Limited
07.2008 - 11.2009
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1
Holy Family Catholic Church Medical Centre
06.2006 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Chemical Pathology