Ezra Mae Magaya
Jacksonville,United States
Summary
Adjunct Professor at the UF School of Medical Laboratory Science with extensive experience in laboratory education, curriculum development, and clinical operations. Holds a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and brings nearly 20 years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist across hospital and reference laboratories. Skilled in training, onboarding, and mentoring medical laboratory professionals and nursing units, with expertise in Epic Beaker, Meditech, Cerner, Canvas, and Media Lab. Experienced in teaching Phlebotomy, Hematology, Chemistry, Laboratory Operations, and overall healthcare compliance. A strong communicator and team leader, dedicated to fostering collaboration and educational excellence. Currently pursuing the CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Education Coordinator
UF Health Jacksonville
08.2021 - Current
- Provide orientation training to new nursing staff every two weeks and to laboratory staff across the entire hospital organization.
- Consistently deliver updates and educational sessions to nursing leaders and nurse managers to improve processes.
- Annually participate in Leapfrog’s Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) standards evaluation, representing the Beaker LIS.
- Provide Epic overview training and basic Epic customization to new laboratory hires.
- Attend Epic upgrade meetings, collaborate with the assigned Epic project manager, and educate staff on anticipated changes.
- Participate in laboratory inspections and ensure overall compliance with CAP (College of American Pathologists), Joint Commission, and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Specializing Hematology and Coagulation
Baptist Medical Center
09.2016 - Current
- I work in this position on a PRN basis, allowing me to stay actively involved in bench work and maintain my expertise in hematology, particularly in performing complex cell differentials for oncology patients. Additionally, I continue to refine my skills in coagulation, which is a critical component of hematology. My responsibilities include analyzing coagulation studies, interpreting results, and performing specialized testing such as thromboelastography (TEG) and platelet function analysis (PFA).
- Performed complex clinical tests on various samples types, utilizing advanced instrumentation and analytical techniques.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Specializing Hematology and Coagulation
Mayo Clinic
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Specialized in hematology, coagulation, and flow cytometry; gained extensive technical expertise, assisted in bone marrow procedures, managed flow cytometry lab operations, performed lab-developed specialty testing, and conducted complex clinical tests using advanced instrumentation and analytical techniques.
Education
Masters - Healthcare Administration
American College Education
11-2024
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Silliman University
01.2005
Skills
- lMS ( Learning Management System) - CANVAS
- LIS ( Laboratory Information System) - Epic Beaker
- Project Management ( currently pursuing CAPM) - Certified Associate in Project Management)
- Media Lab Course Development
- Power Point Presentations, Inforgraphics
Certification
- Supervisor's License in Clinical Laboratory issued by the State of Florida
- Medical Laboratory Scientist, Specialist in Hematology - ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) , AMT (American Medical Technologist), 2007 , Registered Medical Technologist , 2007
English Language Certifications:
- IELTS – (International English Language Testing System) 2007
- TOEFL – (Test of English as a For
Timeline
Laboratory Education Coordinator
UF Health Jacksonville
08.2021 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Specializing Hematology and Coagulation
Mayo Clinic
10.2019 - 01.2021
Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Specializing Hematology and Coagulation
Baptist Medical Center
09.2016 - Current
Masters - Healthcare Administration
American College Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Silliman University
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