ELAINE JANE JADULCO
Taos,New Mexico
Summary
Medical Laboratory Scientist with nearly 10 years of clinical laboratory experience across hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, clinical microscopy, immuno-serology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, and phlebotomy. Currently serving as Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis Section Head, overseeing daily laboratory operations, quality control, proficiency testing, staff training and analyzer implementation. Experienced in developing laboratory policies and procedures of newly acquired analyzers, monitoring quality assurance and supporting laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance. Committed to delivering accurate, reliable and timely laboratory results to support patient care and clinical decision-making.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist (Generalist)
Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center
Tagbilaran City, Bohol
12.2016 - 03.2019
- Performed generalist laboratory testing in a public tertiary hospital, gaining hands-on experience in diagnostic testing, microscopy, and specimen processing.
- Conducted phlebotomy procedures for inpatients and outpatients in a clinical setting.
- Conducted blood bank procedures, including blood typing, antibody screening and crossmatching
- Performed phlebotomy and supported routine laboratory operations while maintaining quality and accuracy standards.
- Troubleshot instrument malfunctions and performed necessary repairs and maintenance as required.
- Conducted comprehensive clinical laboratory testing in hematology, chemistry, immunoserology, basic microbiology, and transfusion medicine to ensure accurate patient diagnosis.
- Utilized molecular diagnostic such as PCR-based technology for the detection and characterization of pathogens.
Medical Laboratory Technologist (Blood Bank)
Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center
Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed blood typing, antibody screening, and crossmatching to support transfusion needs.
- Prepared blood components per hospital transfusion guidelines and laboratory safety protocols.
- Aliquoted blood products and tested blood products for transfusion-transmissible diseases.
- Verified donor samples, patient records, and specimen labels for accuracy.
- Monitored blood inventory and arranged storage under strict temperature control.
- Completed donor assessment and phlebotomy in in-house and mobile blood drives.
- Processed requests from healthcare facilities for specific blood products and components.
Medical Technologist (Generalist)
Holy Cross Medical Center
Taos, New Mexico
09.2020 - 06.2025
- Performed routine and specialized laboratory testing across hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, immunology/serology, basic microbiology and blood bank using automated and manual laboratory methods.
- Conducted manual differentials, body-fluid cell counts, and microscopic examinations to support accurate laboratory results.
- Operated laboratory analyzers, reviewed quality control, and investigated testing issues in accordance with established quality assurance procedures.
- Performed blood bank testing, including ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening and identification, and patient/donor crossmatching.
- Troubleshot instrument malfunctions and performed necessary repairs and maintenance as required.
- Used the Evident CPSI and Meditech laboratory information system (LIS)
Hematology, Urinalysis & Coagulation Section Head
Holy Cross Medical Center
Taos, New Mexico
06.2025 - Current
- Provide technical leadership and oversee day-to-day testing activities in hematology, urinalysis, and coagulation ensuring accurate, timely and reliable laboratory results in compliance with established quality standards.
- Perform quality control (QC) review and monitoring, evaluate shift and trends, and ensure appropriate documentation and corrective actions of out-of-range results.
- Coordinate, assign, perform and review proficiency testing for the assigned sections through the College of American Pathologist (CAP) and American Proficiency Institute (API).
- Review complex or abnormal results and perform microscopic evaluation as needed to support reliable reporting.
- Train and orient newly hired laboratory staff on analyzer operation, testing procedures and quality control practices according to established laboratory protocols.
- Develop and implement laboratory policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable validation/verification protocols for newly acquired analyzers (Arkray Automated Urine Analyzers, XN-2000 and Cellavision DC-1).
- Prepare and submit monthly reports documenting quality control performance, calibrations, specimen rejection occurrences and maintenance records.
- Participated in a College of American Pathologist (CAP) laboratory inspection, gaining firsthand experience with accreditation requirements, laboratory quality systems and regulatory compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Velez College
Cebu City, Philippines05-2016
Skills
- Hematology and Coagulation Testing
- Urinalysis and clinical microscopy
- Clinical Chemistry
- Immunology and serology
- Microbiology
- Blood Banking
- Phlebotomy
- Quality control & Quality Assurance
- Proficiency Testing (CAP and API)
- Analyzer implementation and performance monitoring
- Instrument calibration and troubleshooting
- Laboratory information systems (MEDITECH, Evident CPSI)
- Staff training and technical competency
- Laboratory Information Systems: Evident CPSI and Meditech
Personal Information
Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist | Generalist | Department Leadership
Certification
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) ASCP Board of Certification; registered November 2018 to present.
- Medical Technologist Philippine Professional Regulation Commission; registered January 2017 to present.
- HIV and other Transfusion-Transmissible Infection Proficiency Research Institute of Tropical Medicine; September 2018.
SELECTED LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION
- Hematology / Coagulation / ESR: Sysmex XN-1000; Sysmex XS-1000i; XN-2000; Cellavision DC-1; IL ACL TOP 350; Tcoag DT100; Analyticon Coagulyzer; Mini-Cube Diesse ESR Analyzer.
- Immunology / Serology / Molecular: Abbott ARCHITECT i1000R; Sysmex HICSL-5000; Accula SARS-CoV-2 Analyzer; Abbott ID NOW; BioFire PCR Analyzer; Immunochromatography test kits.
- Clinical Chemistry / Blood Gas / Electrolytes: Siemens Dimension EXL; Vitros XT 7600; Selectra Junior; Selectra Pro M; Bio-Rad HbA1c Analyzer; Quo-Lab A1c; Osmol Micro Osmometer; GEM-OPL Analyzer; ProLYTE Electrolyte Analyzer; StatSite-M BHB Analyzer; Opti CCA-TS2; Nova Prime blood gas analyzer
- Urinalysis / Clinical Microscopy: Cobas 411 Urine Analyzer; Arkray Aution AX-4060 + AI-4510 Urine Analyzer; Sysmex UF-500i; DIRUI FUS-2000 Urinalysis Hybrid Analyzer.
- Microbiology / Blood Bank: Verigene Bacteria and Virus ID Analyzer; BioFire ID Analyzer; Cepheid GeneXpert; BacT/ALERT 3D; Meridian Alethia/Illumigene; Abbott ARCHITECT i1000SR; Diagast Owalys 2 UP; SoftBank Module; Ortho Vision Analyzer; Tube and Gel Card Method
Timeline
Hematology, Urinalysis & Coagulation Section Head
Holy Cross Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Medical Technologist (Generalist)
Holy Cross Medical Center
09.2020 - 06.2025
Medical Laboratory Technologist (Blood Bank)
Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center
04.2019 - 07.2020
Medical Technologist (Generalist)
Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center
12.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Velez College