Gretchen Tomarong
Summary
Fast learner, detail-oriented and multi-task oriented Medical Technologist who can work well under pressure and time constraints, adept in quality control and laboratory safety protocols. Utilizing and enhancing knowledge, skills and capabilities in a dynamic and stable workplace with the cutting edge of technologies to develop learnt methodologies and instrumentation. Renowned for strong teamwork and efficiency, significantly contributing to laboratory operations and patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, clinical microscopy, microbiology, serology, and blood bank departments.
- Employed microscopic techniques to study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, minimizing the risk of infection or contamination in the laboratory environment.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Performed daily quality control checks to ensure reliability of laboratory results
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
Medical Technologist
Garcia Memorial Provincial Hospital
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen collection, processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Obtained and analyzed routine urine, stool and blood samples according to specific diagnostic criteria.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, clinical microscopy, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
- Operated laboratory equipment and adhered to strict maintenance schedules.
- Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using Microsoft Office for storage and retrieval.
- Performed blood letting during blood donation activity.
- Collect blood for newborn screening.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Southwestern University PHINMA
Urgello Street, Cebu City, Philippines 600005-2017
Skills
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Quality control
- Calibration
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen collection
- Specimen analysis
- Inventory control
- Reagent preparation
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Diagnostic testing
- Clinical chemistry analysis
- Toxicology screening
- Bloodletting
- Newborn Screening Collection
- Serology testing
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Medical Technologist
Garcia Memorial Provincial Hospital
11.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Southwestern University PHINMA
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