Duane Escobidal
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Comprehensive and detail oriented professional with 20 years experience in the clinical laboratory. Easily adaptable to new technology and strategies with a strong drive to success. Knowledgeable and precise scientist with strong track record of three years of overseeing lab procedures, policy and performance. Exceptional accuracy coordinating individual and team contributions to optimize experiment data within controlled environment. Complete understanding of techniques, procedures and standards governing high-functioning laboratory operations. Adeptly and discreetly communicates test results with appropriate parties and on pertinent information.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Hematology,Coagulation,Microbiology & Operations Supervisor
Permanente Medical Group
Manteca, California
09.2016 - 12.2021
- Implemented and validated Cepheid GeneXpert for Flu/RSV testing
- Implemented and validated Sysmex XN-2000 for Hematology
- Directed and supervised 2018 Manteca laboratory renovation
- Coordinated work plans and logistics with senior laboratory leadership, hospital engineering, building contractor, and information technology departments
- Implemented LIS interface for ESR Auto+ instrument
- Streamlined hematology processes and Sysmex workflow
- Built database quality control review in Cerner Millenium for Stago Compact instruments (interface in progress)
- Implemented and validated Hematology Aerospray stainer
- Implemented and validated Previ 2.0 Gramstainer
- Creates, reviews and maintains laboratory policies and procedures in QSI
- Reviews CAP checklists and maintains laboratory CAP accreditation, participates in proficiency testing program and functions as a laboratory CAP inspector
- Successful 2018 Laboratory inspection by KP Regional Laboratory Inspection team
- Successful 2018 CAP inspection with no deficiencies for Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology and Miscellaneous testing
- Assigns, directs, & monitors the work of Clinical Lab Scientists & other personnel
- Trains Clinical Lab Scientists & other laboratory personnel on proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory practices
- Directly supervises incumbents in the clinical laboratory
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Dignity Health, St. Joseph's Medical Center
Stockton, California
12.2005 - 12.2021
- Performs blood banking for heart surgery and emergency department trauma unit involving massive transfusion protocol
- Neonatal transfusion and exchange transfusion
- Trained as LIS super user during Meditech and Cerner transition
- Performs routine preventative maintenance & troubleshooting on assigned instruments & equipment according to established schedule & procedure.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
El Centro Regional Medical Center
El Centro, California
07.2004 - 12.2005
- Analyzed clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods & procedures approved by the Laboratory Director or designee
- Performed quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
Registered Medical Technologist Supervisor
Visayas Community Medical Center
Cebu, Philippines
06.2003 - 11.2003
- Carried out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
- Directly supervised incumbents in the clinical laboratory
- Performed as clinical instructor for medical technology interns.
Part Time Lecturer and Practical Laboratory Instructor
Velez University
Cebu, Philippines
11.2001 - 10.2003
- Conducted lectures on physiology and pathology of blood, urine and other body fluids, as well as the principles and procedures involved
- Conducted phlebotomy classes in the student lab
- Supervised, instructed and trained students in the actual performance of different analytical procedures
- Performed formative and summative evaluation on medical technology students.
Registered Medical Technologist Staff
Visayas Community Medical Center
Cebu, Philippines
03.2000 - 05.2003
- Performed quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data
- Analyzed clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods & procedures approved by the Laboratory Director or designee
- Performed phlebotomy on inpatient and outpatient adult, pediatric and neonate population.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology -
Velez University
Cebu, PhilippinesSkills
- Instrumentation troubleshooting
- Confident and friendly manner
- Critical thinking and planning
- Teaching and coaching
- Inventory management
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Compliance
- Technical consulting
- Instrument Calibration
- Quality Control Procedures
Certification
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist, California, MTA40383, 10/2024
- Registered Medical Technologist, Philippines, 11/2003
References
- Aries Cabuang, Transfusion Services Supervisor, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Dignity Health, Stockton, CA, 209-467-6330
- Xenia Bobis, Laboratory Supervisor, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Dignity Health, Stockton, CA, 209-467-6330
- Peter Quach, Assistant Laboratory Administrative Director, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Manteca, CA, 209-222-7434
- Connie Esmino, Chemistry,UA & Operations Supervisor, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Manteca, CA, 209-825-3535
- Karen Sutton, Transfusion Services Supervisor, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Manteca, CA, 209-825-3535
Hobbies and Interests
A passionate and avid scuba diver with 200+ dives with certifications on multiple dive procedures. Currently pursuing certification on technical cave diving for cave explorations in Mexico, Florida, Bahamas and the Philippines.
Post Graduate Course
Master of Science in Health Administration, Concentration on Health Care Quality Assurance, Trident University International
May 2018 - July 2021 ( To be continued )
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Visayan
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Hematology,Coagulation,Microbiology & Operations Supervisor
Permanente Medical Group
09.2016 - 12.2021
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Dignity Health, St. Joseph's Medical Center
12.2005 - 12.2021
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
El Centro Regional Medical Center
07.2004 - 12.2005
Registered Medical Technologist Supervisor
Visayas Community Medical Center
06.2003 - 11.2003
Part Time Lecturer and Practical Laboratory Instructor
Velez University
11.2001 - 10.2003
Registered Medical Technologist Staff
Visayas Community Medical Center
03.2000 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology -
Velez University
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