JOHN Barry COLIGADO
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
Medical Technologist with over 20 years experience in Healthcare. Skilled in providing High Standard of Laboratory Testing and ensuring a culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Highly trained Generalist performing variety of testing for Hematology, Highly Skilled in Manual Differential and Cell morphology including normal and abnormal patient cases. Excellent skills with Quality Control / Calibration / Validation of new Instrumentation. Correlation and Quality Assurance compliance. Inventory Management. Knowledgeable and precise with years of experience in overseeing Laboratory procedures. CAP and DAP Regulatory and compliance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Kindred Hospital
2024.05 - Current
- Maintained high levels of laboratory safety by adhering to strict guidelines and conducting regular safety audits.
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism by following strict HIPAA guidelines when handling patient information and test results.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures for Hematology , Coagulation and Chemistry.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance turn around time related to accuracy, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction metrics within the lab setting.
Leader Medical Laboratory Scientist
Avero Diagnostics - Operation Ceased 2023
2021.10 - 2023.12
- This position is expected to perform all aspects of patient care in a laboratory environment that optimizes patient safety with minimal medical/health care errors
- Verify questionable results or samples and repeat procedure as necessary
- Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine and spinal fluid to determine presence of normal and abnormal components
- Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as computer-controlled analyzers and microscopes.
- Performed and interpreted laboratory tests including hematology, chemistry, immunohematology, urinalysis, serology.
- In charge of training new staff including competency.
- Responsible for Validation of new Instrumentation, Verification, calibration & linearity.
- Accountable for Inventory supply management.
- Compliance and Regulatory task.
- Conducted research on new methods for testing samples in the laboratory setting.
Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist
Novavita Laboratory
2017.05 - 2021.10
- Specialty Laboratory for Hormone Testing
- Responsible for Testing, Quality Control, QA, Phlebotomy, Sample Preparation, Inventory
- Responsible for creating and updating SOP
- Hiring and training new Staff
- Managed the implementation of quality control measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing process improvements.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, identifying strengths and areas for improvement while supporting career development goals.
Leader MLS Hematology / Coagulation
Stamford Hospital
2009.07 - 2017.04
- Performed Testing on Hematology Automated Analyzers for Complete Blood Count.
- Responsible for Inventory and supply management.
- Manual and Automated Reticulocytes and Platelet count
- ESR and Body Fluids
- Manual Differential count and RBC Morphology
- Coagulation Testing for PT/PTT/ DDimer and Fibrinogen
- Platelet Aggregation and Platelet works
- Preparation of Bone Marrow smears
- Betke stains and Interpretation
- In charge of Quality Control review, Calibration /Correlation Crossover study of new lot of reagents
- Precision Check for Coagulation Bench
- Responsible for training new staff for Hematology Department including competency.
- Semen Analysis manual and Automated
- Post vasectomy /Semen Wash for IUI
- Automated Urinalysis and Microscopic.
- Reduced turnaround times for test results by efficiently prioritizing workload according to clinical urgency without sacrificing accuracy or precision in testing procedures.
MT /MLS and Point of Care Coordinator
Norwalk Hospital
2007.07 - 2009.07
- Performed Laboratory Testing on all Automated Analyzers for Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis
- Blood Bank routine testing and common Antibody Testing
- Rapid Microbiology testing
- Oversee the Point of Care testing and compliance for the whole Hospital
- Responsible for the Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs
- Oversee the Staff (Respiratory Therapist) competency for Blood Gas Department in ICU
- Responsible for training new Staff in Chemistry and Hematology.
Junior Embryologist / MT
New England Fertility Institute
2005.08 - 2007.06
- Assisting Physicians during Egg Retrieval Procedures
- Cord Blood Banking and Freezing
- Embryo and Egg freezing / thawing
- Semen Analysis / Semen Wash for IUI
- Chemistry testing for Hormone Monitoring on Automated Analyzers.
MLS / Molecular Diagnostic Testing Specialist
LifeLabs
2003.04 - 2005.07
- In Charge of Laboratory Testing and Interpretation for PCR Chlamydia on Gen-Probe AMP CT Tecan genesis.
MLS/ Equipment Specialist
Lifelabs
1996.09 - 2003.04
- Responsible for Maintaining Chemistry and Hematology Instruments including LifeLabs Automated transport system.
Education
Laboratory Quality Management Program - Acceptance To The Program
University of British Columbia
Vancouver BCBachelor's - Medical Laboratory Technology
Centro Escolar University
Manila, Philippines05.1995
Skills
- Microscopic Techniques
- Skilled in Hematology Differential and Morphology
- CAP and DAP Regulatory and Compliance.
- Quality Assurance
- Creating and updating Standard Operating Procedure
- Lab Equipment Calibration / Verification
- Project Management
- Hematology analysis
Certification
- ASCP - H (American Society of Clinical Pathologist)
- AMT - Generalist (American Medical Technologist)
- State of Nevada - Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- CLS - Generalist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) ICHP/CGFNS
- CAP Inspector - renewable license (College of American Pathologist)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Kindred Hospital
2024.05 - Current
Leader Medical Laboratory Scientist
Avero Diagnostics - Operation Ceased 2023
2021.10 - 2023.12
Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist
Novavita Laboratory
2017.05 - 2021.10
Leader MLS Hematology / Coagulation
Stamford Hospital
2009.07 - 2017.04
MT /MLS and Point of Care Coordinator
Norwalk Hospital
2007.07 - 2009.07
Junior Embryologist / MT
New England Fertility Institute
2005.08 - 2007.06
MLS / Molecular Diagnostic Testing Specialist
LifeLabs
2003.04 - 2005.07
MLS/ Equipment Specialist
Lifelabs
1996.09 - 2003.04
Laboratory Quality Management Program - Acceptance To The Program
University of British Columbia
Bachelor's - Medical Laboratory Technology
Centro Escolar University
- ASCP - H (American Society of Clinical Pathologist)
- AMT - Generalist (American Medical Technologist)
- State of Nevada - Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- CLS - Generalist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) ICHP/CGFNS
- CAP Inspector - renewable license (College of American Pathologist)
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