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Lourdes Ruedas

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Organized and hardworking Clinical Laboratory Scientist with over thirty years of experiences in Blood Bank,Chemistry,Hematology ,Urinalysis & Coagulation. Skilled multitasker with proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Christus Santa Rosa Health System
07.2005 - Current
  • Performed complex clinical tests on various sample types using automated instruments and manual method.
  • Performed tests on Hematology,Chemistry, Coagulation

Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Specimen processing.

Assist in bone marrow collection.




Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital
04.2001 - Current
  • Performed clinical laboratory tests including Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation,Urinalysis ,Blood Bank.
  • Mentored junior staff members in laboratory techniques for professional growth.
  • Participated in training sessions on new technologist to stay current within the field of Clinical Laboratory Science.
  • Assist in bone marrow collection.
  • Performed specimen processing including send outs to

our Reference Laboratories.


Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
11.2002 - 04.2005
  • Performed complex clinical tests on various samples types such as blood, urine and body fluids.
  • Maintained certification with American Medical Technologists.
  • Performed tests on Hematology, Coagulation,Urinalysis.
  • Performed routine maintenance on laboratory instruments.


Microbiologist

Medplex Laboratory Incorporated
12.2001 - 08.2002
  • Performed laboratory analysis of bacterial cultures including gram staining and biochemical tests.
  • Reduced contamination risk by maintaining a sterile laboratory environment safety protocols.
  • Performed tests on Hematology,Chemistry, Coagulation

and Urinalysis.

Laboratory Supervisor

Community General Hospital
04.1996 - 11.2001
  • Responsible for hiring,training,scheduling new Techs.
  • Provided Technical support to team members regarding

instrument operation and maintenance issues.

  • Managed inventory levels of reagents, supplies and other consumables used in the Laboratory.
  • Review and prepare policies and procedures for annual

CLIA inspection.

Medical Technologist II

Philippine Geneal Hospital
09.1994 - 02.1995
  • Performed tests on Hematology, Chemistry,Coagulation

Urinalysis and specimen processing.

  • Performed phlebotomy.
  • Process specimens for histopathology.

Medical Technologist

Pasay Paranaque Hospital
04.1989 - 09.1994
  • Performed manual testing on Hematology, Chemistry

Urinalysis and Blood Bank.

  • Responsible for training and scheduling Med.Techs.
  • Performed phlebotomy.
  • Operate ECG machine.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Far Eastern University /De Ocampo Memorial College
Manila, Philippines
06-1988

Skills

  • Blood Bank analysis,,Hematology, Coagulation
  • Urinalysis and bone marrow preparation

  • Specimen collection
  • Results interpretation
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Quality control procedures

Timeline

Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Christus Santa Rosa Health System
07.2005 - Current

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
11.2002 - 04.2005

Microbiologist

Medplex Laboratory Incorporated
12.2001 - 08.2002

Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital
04.2001 - Current

Laboratory Supervisor

Community General Hospital
04.1996 - 11.2001

Medical Technologist II

Philippine Geneal Hospital
09.1994 - 02.1995

Medical Technologist

Pasay Paranaque Hospital
04.1989 - 09.1994

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Far Eastern University /De Ocampo Memorial College
Lourdes Ruedas