CHARLEN D. SOTTO
Tampa,FL
Summary
6 years of work experience as a generalist in a tertiary laboratory. 2 years of work experience as a generalist in free-standing laboratories. Computer and LIS/HIS proficient. Registered Medical Technologist. Certified International Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCPi).
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST II
ADVENTHEALTH TAMPA
10.2023 - Current
- Utilized expertise in urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
- EQUIPMENTS USED: UN 3000, Sysmex 9100, Roche Cobas 8000
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST I
SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES MEDICAL CENTER
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Performs simple preventive maintenance of machines and other equipment
- Performs calibration and quality control
- Monitors QC graphs
- Checks level of reagents; prepares and loads new reagents as needed
- Reconstitutes and aliquots QC materials and calibrators
- Coordinates with service engineers and product specialists with issues regarding the analyzer
- Receives reagents and other supplies and stores them in appropriate storage areas
- Receives samples and requests for chemistry tests
- Checks samples prior to analysis and issues rejection sheets for rejected specimen
- Performs chemistry tests through the analyzer (electrolytes, enzymes, lipid profile, liver profile, metabolic profile, blood sugar, therapeutic drug monitoring)
- Validates results generated by the chemistry analyzer and releases results through LIS
- Contacts nurse station to refer critical results to physicians
- Investigates errors in released results and works with the laboratory head to resolve issues
- EQUIPMENTS USED: Beckman Coulter DXC 800, Beckman Coulter DXC700 AU
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST I
UM MULTITEST
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Collects blood samples from Out-patients and ensures the use of appropriate anticoagulants
- Receives samples and requests for hematology and clinical microscopy
- Performs quality control testing prior to running samples in the analyzers
- Prepares smears from samples for cross checking under the microscope
- Performs manual differential count as needed
- Validates results generated by the analyzer and releases results through LIS
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST I
FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC-HOSPITAL
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Collects blood samples from Out-patients and ensures the use of appropriate anticoagulants
- Receives samples and requests for hematology and clinical microscopy
- Performs quality control testing prior to running samples in the analyzers
- Prepares smears from samples for cross checking under the microscope
- Performs manual differential count as needed
- Validates results generated by the analyzer and releases results through LIS
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST I
OUR LADY OF MERCY DIAGNOSTIC ENTER
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Collects blood samples from Out-patients and ensures the use of appropriate anticoagulants
- Receives samples and requests for hematology and clinical microscopy and serology
- Performs quality control testing prior to running samples in the analyzers
- Prepares smears from samples for cross checking under the microscope
- Performs manual differential count as needed
- Performs forward and reverse blood typing
- Performs crossmatch
- Validates results generated by the analyzer and releases results through LIS
Education
Bachelor - Medical Laboratory Science
San Pedro College
03.2015
Skills
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Specimen analysis
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management abilities
Certification
- CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (FLORIDA STATE LICENSE), TN 57005, 08/2026
- AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGIST (ASCP), 15747, 05/2025
References
- Angelica Tronco, ASCPi, Laboratory Manager, Adventhealth Tampa, +1 (813) 767-5429, angelica.troncoso@adventhealth.com
- Zenaida M. Banzon, RMT, MPH, Medical Technologist V Laboratory Head, Southern Philippines Medical Center, (+63) 9227372328, zenaida_banzon@yahoo.com
Timeline
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST II
ADVENTHEALTH TAMPA
10.2023 - Current
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST I
SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES MEDICAL CENTER
01.2018 - 06.2023
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST I
UM MULTITEST
01.2017 - 12.2017
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST I
FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC-HOSPITAL
05.2016 - 12.2016
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST I
OUR LADY OF MERCY DIAGNOSTIC ENTER
01.2016 - 04.2016
Bachelor - Medical Laboratory Science
San Pedro College
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