Afework Tabor
Columbia,MD
Summary
Perceptive and knowledgeable Medical Technologist bringing years of comprehensive experience in performing and analyzing of test results of blood and bodily fluids. Organized and efficient with expertise in hematology and chemistry testing with great focus on patient diagnosis, care and safety. Works well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medical Technologist
Johns Hopkins Hospital Core Laboratory
Baltimore, MD
04.2019 - Current
- Worked successfully as a lead medical technologist for the overall daily operation of the hematology division of the core laboratory at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
- .Built great leadership and responsibility skills in handling workload and personnel scheduling, inventory maintenance, competency of personnel and conformance with the required quality assurance programs in the core lab.
- Expedite pending and delayed works in the entire hematology lab based on priority levels to fulfill best patient care and safety.
- Adept at problem solving/troubleshooting and managing multiple priorities in a complex work environment that support clinical laboratory operations and the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Created reports to lab supervisors and directors of technological findings by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information that are directly related to quality assurance and patient safety.
- Assisted clinical operations supervisors and medical directors to develop consistent language and criteria for forms, protocols, reports and safety procedures.
- Operated, calibrated and perform maintenances on sophisticated instruments and analyzers to facilitate best quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Assist and participated with laboratory projects such as procedure and instrument development and validation activities, training of new employees as well as revision of laboratory policies and procedures.
- Maintains & disseminates to coworkers in the core lab an advanced knowledge of laboratory equipment and laboratory information systems/laboratory technology.
- Identify test system inaccuracies and analyzer abnormalities with potential for negatively affecting test performance and reporting and correct issues.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results in the hematology lab.
- Monitor and report TAT- turnaround time of test results to the hematology department supervisor and present better operation ideas to reduce resulting delays.
- Analyze laboratory findings to check and confirm the accuracy of both normal and abnormal test results that are reported to care givers.
- Great experience and skill in identifying malignant cellular morphology on smears of peripheral blood and all body fluid specimens.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist III
Johns Hopkins Hospital Core Laboratory
Baltimore, MD
05.2012 - 04.2019
- Performed several laboratory tests in hematology, coagulation, special coagulation, chemistry and special chemistry areas using several hematology and chemistry analyzers by maintaining strict adherence to prescribed safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Identified, investigated and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or advising better specimen collection advises.
- Performed CAP inspection tests in hematology areas.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Conducted chemical and hematologic analysis of blood, urine, spinal and all other body fluid specimens to determine presence of normal or abnormal components and cells.
- Worked efficiently in obtaining accurate test results at reduced turnaround time (TAT) in both hematology and chemistry divisions.
- Trained many new and experienced techs in division of hematology, coagulation and urinalysis.
- Worked extensively in performing instruments maintenance, calibration and quality control in entire core lab on all hematology, coagulation and chemistry analyzers.
- Acquired great experience working on analyzers such as Coagulation CS-5100, Siemens BCS, Hematology Sysmex XN 9000, Sysmex XN 6000, Coulter Beckman for Urinalysis IQ 200 and iChem Velocity analyzers, Cellavision DI60 and DM96 for blood cell differentials. BIORAD D100 for diabetes A1C, Cobas -8000 chemistry analyzer for general chemistry and special chemistry testing.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Johns Hopkins Hospital Core Laboratory
Baltimore, MD
03.2010 - 05.2012
- .Tested patient specimens such as blood, urine, spinal fluid and all other body fluids using automated analyzers and manual methods in the hematology and chemistry department in accordance wit standard operation procedure.
- Operated many hematologic and chemistry laboratory analyzers, maintaining strict adherence to prescribed safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Verify and release test results to care givers using the lab information system.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in Hematology and Chemistry.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine or spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Performed maintenance, calibration and quality control testing on a variety of analyzers and manual methodology.
- Learnt how to prioritize work and maintain personal composure in stressful situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Post Bachelor Certificate in Clinical Chemistry
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Post Bachelor Certificate in Clinical Hematology
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Chemitry
University of Asmara
Asmara, Eritrea 07.1990
Skills
- Great team player and leader with sound experience and aptitude for juggling multiple priorities, problem resolution, and coordination/communication with laboratory staff and patient care providers
- Perform all routine and complex laboratory testing on hematology, routine coagulation, special coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, cerebrospinal and all body fluid analysis
- Perform Competency Assessment and Training Team Members in Hematology and Coagulation testing
- Perform CAP surveys
- Comply and work with with all regulatory, compliance and competency assessment organizations in meeting required quality assurance in core lab and nationally
- Laboratory Information System (LIS) such as Beaker- Epic, Soft and PDS
- Very Knowledgeable in cellular Morphology on peripheral blood, Spinal fluid and all body fluid samples
- Great skill of maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and evaluating quality control results on several hematology and coagulation analyzers and tests
Certification
H (ASCP) - Certified Medical Technologist in Hematology since July 2010
C (ASCP) - Certified Medical Technologist in Chemistry since September 2009
References
Gyan Pun,
email: gyanpun@hotmail.com
Cell phone: 4108427925
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Microscopic Laboratory,
Bethesda, MD 20018
Ivana Vucenik, PhD
email: ivucenik@som.umaryland.edu
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director
Department of Medical and Research Technology
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore MD
Phone: 410 706 1832
Timeline
Lead Medical Technologist
Johns Hopkins Hospital Core Laboratory
04.2019 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist III
Johns Hopkins Hospital Core Laboratory
05.2012 - 04.2019
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Johns Hopkins Hospital Core Laboratory
03.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Post Bachelor Certificate in Clinical Chemistry
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Bachelor of Science - Post Bachelor Certificate in Clinical Hematology
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Bachelor of Science - Chemitry
University of Asmara
H (ASCP) - Certified Medical Technologist in Hematology since July 2010
C (ASCP) - Certified Medical Technologist in Chemistry since September 2009
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