Anabel Hallen
Marina,California
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Laboratory Scientist with 30 years of experience, maintaining safe and reliable lab environments. Known for delivering reliable diagnostic reports ranging from reference to hospital lab testing. Strict adherence with prescribed safety protocols and regulatory guidelines for lab operations and subject privacy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula
05.2015 - Current
- Documented test results using EPIC computer system and manual transcription methods.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures. Operate the following lab instrumentations: Vitros 7600, Roche Cobas, DX500 (Beckman Coulter, Novus, UN300 & UF5000 (Urine Analyzers), STA-R MAX (Coagulation Analyzer) and Immucor ECHO analyzer for blood Bank.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with laboratory standard operating procedures.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
12.2016 - 02.2023
- Documented test results using the Meditech computer system and manual transcription methods.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures. Operate the following laboratory instruments: EXL Dimension, Centaur, Vidas, Stago Expert, Pentra XL, IRICELL (Urinalysis), Gene Expert, Biofire and Hologic for Covid testing.
- I was also given the responsibility of leading the Blood Bank Department using and maintaining the IH Biorad gel system for type and screen testing.
- Performed rapid testings in the Microbiology department.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with [Area of certification] standard operating procedures.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Berkeley Campus
05.1997 - 04.2015
- Documented test results using the Sunquest computer system and manual transcription methods.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures. Operate the following laboratory instruments: Siemens Vista Analyzer, Abbott Architect, Abbott Cell Dyne for Hematology, Iris for Urinalysis and Stago Max for coagulation.
- I worked in the transfusion department and it was the most challenging I have ever experienced as we serve OB patients with complications and deal with sickle cell and thalassemia patients.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with [Area of certification] standard operating procedures.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Queen Of The Valley Hospital
04.1999 - 04.2003
- Documented test results using the Meditech computer system and manual transcription methods.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures. Operated the following instruments: Beckman Coulter and Vitros 900 for chemistry, Coulter Gen S for hematology, Stago for the coagulation department and Clinitek for urinalysis. The hospital was the trauma hospital in the valley, therefore I had to be knowledgeable, calm and collective under pressure. That's the reason why I had the goal to be certified as a BB(ASCP) in 2000.
- Performed rapid testing in the microbiology department.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed laboratory safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance blood bank standard operating procedures.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
University Of California San Francisco Parnassus
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Documented test results using classic Cerner computer system and manual transcription methods.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures. Operated the following instruments in the Hematology department on the night shift: Abbott Cell-Dyne for hematology, Clinitek for urinalysis and MLA for coagulation.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with laboratory standard operating procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
College of The Holy Spirit
Manila, Philippines06.1988
Skills
- Follow JCAHO and CAP accreditation requirements
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures in the laboratory
- Update laboratory skills through continuing education on line or attending seminars
- Helps in training newly hired employees
Additional Information
Worked in the various reference laboratories when I was a starting CLS 1989 to 1992
Damon Clinical Laboratories / Mount Zion Hospital-San Francisco, CA
Physician's Clinical Laboratories (Labcorp)- Sacramento, CA
Schaeffer Laboratories - San Ramon, CA
Meris Laboratories- San Jose, CA
Modesto Memorial Hospital- Modesto, CA
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
12.2016 - 02.2023
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula
05.2015 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
University Of California San Francisco Parnassus
01.2001 - 01.2002
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Queen Of The Valley Hospital
04.1999 - 04.2003
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Berkeley Campus
05.1997 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
College of The Holy Spirit
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