Lourdes Bibares
San Diego,CA
Summary
ASCP and California licensed Clinical Lab Scientist with ten years of experience in numerous instrumentation and LIS systems.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
03.2016 - Current
- Experience in multiple departments: Bloodbank, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Microbiology.
- Operated and maintained multiple advanced clinical instrument including: Ortho Vision in Bloodbank, DXH 900 in Hematology, Stago Beckman Coulter in Coagulation, and Iris IQ in Urinalysis.
- Performed high complexity clinical testing on newborn, pediatric, and adult samples.
- Regularly performs antibody identification, transfusion reaction workup, isohemagglutinin titer, and crossmatch methodologies.
- Prepared blood for exchange transfusions.
- Accurately ensures that cross-matched blood products are issued to pediatric patients.
- Performed washing of PRBCs and irradiation of blood products for pediatric patients.
- Prepared and issued blood products for routine, emergency and massive blood transfusions.
- Prepared blood products for multiple surgeries including heart transplant, liver transplant, and kidney transplant.
- Orders and maintain sufficient inventory of blood products.
- Perform CBC, manual differential and body fluid analysis.
- Knowledgeable in troubleshooting techniques in instrumentation and testing procedures.
- Ensured accurate test results through strict quality control measures and adherence of laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Utilized multiple laboratory information systems including EPIC and Wellsky (bloodbank) to ensure accurate documentation of patient results.
- Communicate with nurses and providers critical values.
- Oversee training for new staff, enhancing their understanding and proficiency in laboratory procedures.
Clinical Lab Scientist Specialist (Per-Diem)
UCSD
La Jolla, CA
08.2017 - Current
- Worked in Hematology and Coagulation departments.
- Performed instrument quality control, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshoot techniques to ensure accurate patient results.
- Accurately interprets numerous body fluid cell counts and differentials in addition to completing routine CBC samples.
- Ensures that all patient samples are reported accurately in a timely manner.
- Utilized multiple advanced clinical instruments: Sysmex and Alifax in Hematology, and ACL Top in Coagulation.
- Experience with numerous LIS systems including: Epic, Soft, Wam, and Caresphere for accurate patient resulting.
- Notified medical providers with critical clinical values to ensure prompt medical attention to patients.
Hospital Laboratory Technologist
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
Tamuning GUAM
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Worked in multiple departments: Bloodbank, Hematology, Coagulation, Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Microbiology.
- Demonstrated expertise in various instrumentation including Sysmex and Abbott.
- Utilized Cerner to input patient results.
- Performed high complexity testing on a variety of patient samples.
- Performed venous and skin punctures for blood collection to be sent to the laboratory for further testing.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and quality standards in laboratory processes.
- Trained junior staff on laboratory techniques and best practices for efficient operations.
- Maintained a safe and compliant work environment by adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Knowledgeable and performs platelet apheresis techniques on numerous patients.
Medical Lab Technician
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
Tamuning GUAM
09.2007 - 02.2014
- Worked in Bloodbank, Hematology, Chemistry, and Urinalysis deparments.
- Performed high complexity testing on patient samples.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring quality control compliance.
- Performed laboratory testing and operated clinical instruments.
- Collected blood through venous incision or puncture to obtain sample for analysis and diagnosis.
- Conducted crossmatch tests for compatible blood.
Medical Laboratory Technician
LabTech Inc
Tamuning GUAM
05.2005 - 09.2007
- Worked in Chemistry and Hematology departments.
- Ensured quality control of laboratory instruments to provide accurate results.
- Performed routine testing of patient samples.
- Drew blood, process, and analyzed samples.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Baguio
Baguio, Philippines03-1991
Certification
ASCP MLS (license # 248113)
California licensed CLS (license # MTA-01002774)
Timeline
Clinical Lab Scientist Specialist (Per-Diem)
UCSD
08.2017 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Rady Children's Hospital
03.2016 - Current
Hospital Laboratory Technologist
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
03.2014 - 12.2015
Medical Lab Technician
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
09.2007 - 02.2014
Medical Laboratory Technician
LabTech Inc
05.2005 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Baguio