Gihan Gergis
Riverside,CA
Summary
Experienced Medical Technologist (Technical Specialist) seeking a position at VA Loma Linda Health Care System. Utilizing my extensive background in clinical laboratory sciences to enhance the high standards of care for veterans.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Quest Diagnostic
10.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive tests in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and coagulation
- Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Perform hematology tasks, including automated and manual differential counts
- Conduct urinalysis and coagulation tests
- Operate chemistry analyzers, manage reagents, and ensure quality control.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
County of SB ARMC Pathology Lab
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Expertise in hematology, microbiology, chemistry, and urinalysis
- Perform gram stains and specialized tests for microbiological analysis
- Maintain quality assurance and control programs.
Histotechnologist
County of SB ARMC Pathology Lab
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Prepared and processed human tissue samples for pathological examination
- Performed various staining techniques, including manual and automated methods.
Histotechnologist
LabCorp
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Specialized in special staining techniques, including IHC
- Managed cryostat operations for frozen sections.
Histotechnologist Internship
City of Hope
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed skills in tissue preparation, embedding, microtomy, and special staining techniques.
Histotechnologist Internship
Pomona Valley Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed skills in tissue preparation, embedding, microtomy, and special staining techniques.
Pharmacy Technician Intern
CVS Pharmacy
04.2010 - 05.2010
- Assisted customers, maintained pharmacy records, and supported pharmacists in dispensing medications.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Dr. Amany Abdou Lab
01.1997 - 01.2008
- Conducted diagnostic tests on blood and stool samples.
- Identified and completed susceptibility testing of pathogens.
- Recorded data and kept accurate records of patient results.
Education
CLS Generalist License/Certificate -
UCSD Extension
07.2022
-
HTL ASCP Certification
10.2018
AS Degree in Histotechnology -
Mt. San Antonio College
06.2018
Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCB) -
Fontana Adult School
01.2010
BS in Chemistry -
Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt
01.1993
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Hematology analysis
- Safety Compliance
- Specimen Collection
- Expertise in special stains, embedding, microtome skills, IHC, and comprehensive tissue processing
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
- Strong organizational skills, managing workflows independently in high-pressure environments
- Extensive experience in quality assurance and control programs, accreditation requirements, and training
- Bilingual: English / Arabic
- Relevant Coursework: Anatomy, Medical Microbiology, Immunology, Immunohistochemistry, Hematology
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Quest Diagnostic
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
County of SB ARMC Pathology Lab
10.2022 - 07.2023
Histotechnologist
County of SB ARMC Pathology Lab
08.2020 - 10.2022
Histotechnologist
LabCorp
12.2018 - 03.2020
Histotechnologist Internship
City of Hope
01.2017 - 01.2018
Histotechnologist Internship
Pomona Valley Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Pharmacy Technician Intern
CVS Pharmacy
04.2010 - 05.2010
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Dr. Amany Abdou Lab
01.1997 - 01.2008
CLS Generalist License/Certificate -
UCSD Extension
-
HTL ASCP Certification
AS Degree in Histotechnology -
Mt. San Antonio College
Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCB) -
Fontana Adult School
BS in Chemistry -
Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt
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