HERIBERTA HERNÁNDEZ-TORRES
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Highly experienced Laboratory Scientist and ASCP-certified Medical Technologist with more than 25 years of expertise performing complex analytical testing in immunochemistry, immunology, serology, immunohematology, blood banking, clinical chemistry, and diagnostic laboratory operations. Extensive experience supporting blood-based assays, antibody testing procedures, laboratory instrumentation, quality control systems, specimen analysis, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance within highly regulated laboratory environments. Proven ability to maintain quality-driven laboratory operations while performing high-volume scientific testing requiring precision, consistency, technical expertise, and strict adherence to standardized laboratory procedures.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST II
Quest Diagnostics
01.2006 - 07.2024
- Performed complex high-volume analytical testing within Immunochemistry and Immunology/Serology departments supporting large-scale diagnostic laboratory operations.
- Conducted blood-based assays, immunological testing procedures, specimen processing, and analytical result verification while maintaining strict quality assurance standards.
- Operated, calibrated, monitored, and troubleshot sophisticated automated laboratory instrumentation ensuring analytical accuracy and compliance with laboratory performance standards.
- Maintained compliance with laboratory operating procedures, quality control systems, FDA regulatory requirements, OSHA guidelines, and standardized testing protocols.
- Performed troubleshooting and corrective action procedures for instrumentation issues, assay inconsistencies, and workflow interruptions affecting laboratory testing operations.
- Supported high-throughput clinical diagnostic testing requiring precision, technical accuracy, consistency, and strict adherence to regulated laboratory procedures.
- Served as Blood Bank Student Instructor, training laboratory students in blood banking procedures, specimen handling, blood typing protocols, quality procedures, and laboratory operational standards.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Regional Hospital Dr. Jose N. Gandara
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Performed complex laboratory testing across Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Bacteriology, Serology, and Blood Bank departments in a 500-bed regional hospital serving high-volume patient populations.
- Performed blood typing procedures including ABO/RH, DAT, Indirect Coombs testing, crossmatching procedures, and blood component inventory management.
- Conducted hematology analysis including CBC/DIFF testing, coagulation testing, manual cell counts, platelet analysis, and blood component examination procedures.
- Performed bacteriology testing including specimen culture preparation, Gram stain interpretation, sensitivity testing, and microbiological specimen analysis.
- Conducted complex clinical chemistry testing including electrolyte analysis, therapeutic drug monitoring, arterial blood gas analysis, enzyme testing, and specimen result reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto RicoSkills
- Immunochemistry Testing
- Immunology and Serology Testing
- Blood-Based Assays
- Immunohematology (Blood Bank)
- ABO/RH Blood Typing
- Antibody Testing Procedures
- Clinical Chemistry Analysis
- Hematology Testing (CBC/DIFF, PT/PTT, Fibrinogen)
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Specimen Processing and Analysis
- Laboratory Instrument Calibration
- Analytical Testing Procedures
- Troubleshooting Laboratory Equipment
- Regulatory Compliance (FDA / OSHA)
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
- Diagnostic Laboratory Operations
- Reagent Handling and Preparation
- Laboratory Documentation and Compliance
Certification
- MT (ASCP)
- American Society for Clinical Pathology
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Advanced Cytotechnology Program Coursework
- Puerto Rico | 2024 – 2025
- Completed advanced academic coursework in Cytotechnology focused on cellular analysis, microscopic diagnostic evaluation, pathology laboratory procedures, specimen preparation, and advanced laboratory science methodologies.
- Successfully completed all didactic coursework requirements through Spring 2025. Clinical practicum was not completed prior to withdrawal from program.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST II
Quest Diagnostics
01.2006 - 07.2024
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Regional Hospital Dr. Jose N. Gandara
01.1993 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico