Alem Serbessa
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
⦁ Experienced Medical Technologist with ASCP certification, 7 years experience with Strong Microbiology and core Lab experience
⦁ Excellent clinical laboratory skills. Conducts and analyzes laboratory assays with a high level of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Microbiologist
Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, MD
08.2016 - Current
- ⦁ Perform routine and complex microbiological testing on all patient specimens utilizing complex instrumentation and/or established manual methods.
⦁ Stain and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
⦁ Plate patient samples on required culture media by specimen source .
⦁ Identifying microorganisms using variety of identification methods including biochemical tests. Run and interpret antibiotics testing for isolated pathogens.
⦁ Performing molecular testing for diagnosis of COVID-19 using different method (GeneXpert and Accula)
⦁ Perform rapid PCR testing for C-Diff, Nasal complete, MRSA and FLU/RSV
⦁ Call tests results considered critical
⦁ Follow safety protocols to protect against avoidable exposure to pathogens by using biologic hoods and other safety equipment as designed for microbiology laboratory '
⦁ Responsible for accuracy, interpretation and reporting of test results.
⦁ Refer unusual results and problems to supervisor
⦁ Perform, review and verify daily, weekly and monthly quality control and instrument maintenance
⦁ Interpreting and troubleshooting quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results
⦁ Adheres to all established safety and infection control policies. Follows all OSHA guidelines and pass all government mandatory proficiency testing
⦁ Help with validation and implementation of new tests and new instruments
⦁ Follow policies and assists in development of new procedures and/or documents
⦁ Perform laboratory work on weekends and holidays on rotating basis with other members of department
⦁ Manage reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing lab supplies/medium
⦁ Collaborates effectively with lab co-workers to efficiently manage reagent/supply ordering and usage
⦁ Participates in internal and external continuing education programs
⦁ Assist in training of more junior team members .
⦁ Performs any other duties as directed
Medical Technologist: Core Lab
Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, VA
06.2017 - 01.2018
- ⦁ Operating and maintaining instruments for clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation and urinalysis
⦁ Performs microscopic examination of peripheral blood smears, urine sediments, and body fluids
⦁ Performs routine maintenance on equipment and quality control for all reagents
⦁ Reviews test results for accuracy. Verifies results according to established protocols and enter results into patient files.
⦁ Demonstrated ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff
⦁ Participates in training new staff
⦁ Participates in proficiency testing as necessary
Medical Technologist /Immunochemistry
Quest Diagnostics
Baltimore, MD
06.2016 - 09.2016
- ⦁ Determining quality patient specimen according to facility's criteria.
⦁ Follows laboratory's procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results
⦁ Performs stat procedures within established turnaround time targets
⦁ Analyze laboratory findings to check accuracy of result
⦁ Send specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house
⦁ Performs and documents quality control testing according to established protocols
⦁ Performs and documents routine and preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instrumentation to assure reliability and accuracy in reporting test results
⦁ Perform pending workload review periodically during day; find pending assays and resolve outstanding work prior to completion of testing for day
Medical Technologist/Generalist
Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC
08.2013 - 01.2016
- ⦁ Rotated through all specialty areas including Bacteriology , Serology Chemistry, Hematology and urinalysis.
⦁ Performed complex laboratory tests and procedures on blood and other body fluids, according to guidelines of department, preparing samples and reagents for testing.
⦁ Adheres to laboratory's quality control policies, documents quality control activities, instrument calibrations and maintenance performed
⦁ Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in same manner as patient samples
⦁ Assists with training of medical technology students, residents and fellows, and training and orientation of new employees
Clinical Rotation
Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC
08.2012 - 03.2013
- ⦁ Rotated in all areas of laboratory including: Hematology, Clinical chemistry, microbiology and blood bank departments
⦁ Performed CBC, routine coagulation testing, body fluid analysis, urinalysis, chemistry and other miscellaneous test using complex analytical procedures and instruments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2013
Skills
- ⦁ Problem solving ability,
⦁ Critical Thinking
⦁ excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
⦁ Strong attention to detail
⦁ Excellent oral and written communication skills
⦁ Technical knowledge through exposure
⦁ Continuous learning
⦁ Exceptional time management skills
⦁ Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
⦁ Able to maintain good turnaround time (TAT)
⦁ Ability to lead and work well with teams
⦁ Able to maintain highest quality standard
Certification
⦁ American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) -Medical Technologist (MT), 2013, Washington, DC
⦁ First Aid/CPR Certified, 2013, Washington, DC
Timeline
Medical Technologist: Core Lab
Virginia Hospital Center
06.2017 - 01.2018
Microbiologist
Suburban Hospital
08.2016 - Current
Medical Technologist /Immunochemistry
Quest Diagnostics
06.2016 - 09.2016
Medical Technologist/Generalist
Howard University Hospital
08.2013 - 01.2016
Clinical Rotation
Howard University Hospital
08.2012 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Howard University