Joan Licudo
Antioch,CA
Summary
Certified Medical Laboratory Technician with strong attention to detail and extensive training in clinical laboratory disciplines, including clinical chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, blood donor center operations, immunology, and hematology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Kaiser Permanente
San Leandro, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Performs and reports waived and moderate complexity tests and exams as classified by CLIA in Chemistry (Routine Chemistry, Urinalysis, Endocrinology, and Toxicology), Hematology (Including Coagulation), Microbiology (Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, and Virology), and Immunology (including Syphilis Serology and General Immunology). Exceptions are moderate complexity tests requiring microscopy and immunohematology.
- Analyzes clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures approved by the Laboratory Director or designee. Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
- Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure. Performs and documents instrument function by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data. Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed for equipment. Releases or reports results per Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
Regional Laboratory Support Specialist
Kaiser Permanente Regional Laboratory
Richmond, CA
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Receives, sorts, aliquots, labels, and delivers specimens; archives and retrieves specimens; prepares, packages, and labels specimens for shipping.
- Answers telephones; resolves problems involving specimens; operates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment; and performs other related duties.
Medical Laboratory Technician Extern
Ascend Clinical Laboratory
Sunnyvale, CA
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Performed daily quality control
- Assisted the CLS in performing automated, semi-automated and manual procedures
- Observed and performed instrument maintenance, troubleshooting or repair, and instrument calibrations
- Prepared and stained blood smears
- Differentials, RBC morphology and platelet estimates
- Correlate abnormal smears with disease and condition
- Automated blood counts on controls and patients
- Performed Gram stain, blood cultures, reading plates
- Inoculated samples to appropriate media, record keeping
- Observed CLS reading plates and do antibiotic susceptibility testing
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
Walnut Creek, CA
10.2018 - 06.2023
- Performed blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age
- Performed data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
- Prepared all collected specimens for testing and analysis
Medical Examiner
APPS/Portamedic
Martinez, CA
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Conducted comprehensive medical histories, vital sign measurements, and specimen collections for accurate insurance assessments
Education
Medical Laboratory Technician -
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA12-2023
BS - Chemistry
Polytechnical University of the Philippines
Manila, Philippines04.2000
Skills
- General laboratory techniques
- Infection control standards
- Highly organized
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work well independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Quality testing
- Laboratory Assay Analysis
- Specimen Collection
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Lab testing
- Quality Control Procedures
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - Current
Regional Laboratory Support Specialist
Kaiser Permanente Regional Laboratory
01.2024 - 08.2024
Medical Laboratory Technician Extern
Ascend Clinical Laboratory
06.2023 - 11.2023
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
10.2018 - 06.2023
Medical Examiner
APPS/Portamedic
04.2015 - 10.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician -
De Anza College
BS - Chemistry
Polytechnical University of the Philippines
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