JENNIFER GUICO
Indio,CA
Summary
Seeking to leverage expertise in a supervisory role to enhance workflow efficiency and team performance to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLS Microbiologist
Eisenhower Health
07.2008 - Current
- Performs microscopic examinations by Gram stain, India ink, and wet mount.
- Knowledgeable in general bacteriology, including wound cultures, respiratory cultures, urine cultures, blood cultures, environmental cultures, and other miscellaneous cultures.
- Uses Bruker MALDI-TOF Microflex for bacterial and yeast identification.
- Uses the Phoenix M50 for susceptibility testing.
- Performs identification of some fungi.
- Performs molecular testing, such as MRSA, Group B Streptococcus, Blood MRSA/SA, C. diff, and MTB/RIF, using Cepheid GeneXpert.
- Uses Roche Cobas Eplex for the rapid identification of positive blood cultures.
- Performs rapid bacterial and viral testing, such as Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Rotavirus, C. diff Toxin A and B, Campylobacter, and Helicobacter pylori.
- Performs EIA testing for fecal leukocytes and fecal occult blood.
- Sets up and interprets manual susceptibility testing, such as Etests and disk diffusion.
- Quality testing of new media, reagents, and preparation of quality control materials.
- Knowledgeable about the Laboratory Information Systems.
Medical Technologist / Generalist
Union County General Hospital
10.2001 - 06.2008
- Analyzed clinical laboratory specimens following standard methods and procedures in the areas of Clinical Chemistry and Blood Gas, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Serology, and Clinical Microscopy.
- Performed quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy of clinical data.
- Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on all instruments and equipment according to established schedules and procedures.
- Operated different machines, such as Dimension RXL Max, Cell-Dyn 3200, Sysmex CA 500, Microscan-autoScan4, Rapid Lab 855, Dade Stratus CS, Roche Criterion II, Bactec 9050, and Streck ESR Auto Plus.
- Used a gel system in the blood bank.
- Knowledgeable of DOT drug collection procedures.
- Participated in CAP and AAB surveys.
- Has overseen compliance with the standards of CLIA and the State Health Department.
- Trained laboratory assistants on proper techniques and procedures related to clinical laboratory practice.
- Performed venous, arterial, and capillary punctures.
- Knowledgeable about the Laboratory Information Systems.
Laboratory Technologist / Generalist
Saudi Aramco Medical Services Organization
08.2000 - 08.2001
- Rotated in different sections of the laboratory, such as Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Banking, and Clinical Microscopy.
- Performed EKGs and Holter monitors for patients.
- Performed phlebotomy
Medical Technologist / Microbiologist
University of Santo Tomas Hospital
01.1997 - 07.2000
- Rotated in different sections of the laboratory, with main concentration in microbiology.
- Performed microbial and biochemical examinations on clinical and environmental specimens for the detection and identification of microbial agents, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Operated microbiology machines such as Bactec 9120 and Bactec 460 for MTB.
- Read Gram stains, AFB stains, KOH, and wet preps.
- Prepared culture media, stains, and reagents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines03.1996
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Reliability
- Attention to details
- Decision making
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- A S C P Certified, October 2007- Present
- State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist, January 2003- Present
Timeline
CLS Microbiologist
Eisenhower Health
07.2008 - Current
Medical Technologist / Generalist
Union County General Hospital
10.2001 - 06.2008
Laboratory Technologist / Generalist
Saudi Aramco Medical Services Organization
08.2000 - 08.2001
Medical Technologist / Microbiologist
University of Santo Tomas Hospital
01.1997 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Santo Tomas
Other instrumentations handled
Vitek 2 ID and Susceptibility System, Biofire