Jonnah Liza Su Segundo, MLS(ASCPi),CLS(CA)
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
St. Charles,Missouri
Summary
Experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist II with over nine years of combined clinical laboratory experience in tertiary and hospital-based settings in the United States and the Philippines. Currently serving as a Generalist at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital with nearly three years of comprehensive experience in core laboratory and blood bank disciplines, while also working as a PRN Medical Laboratory Scientist in the Microbiology Department at St. Luke’s Hospital since June 2024.
Demonstrates expertise in microbiological analysis, quality control, and diagnostic testing across multiple laboratory sections. Known for precision, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume hospital environments. Brings additional experience from a tertiary hospital setting in the Philippines and nearly four years of part-time academic involvement, contributing to both clinical excellence and laboratory education
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist-Microbiologist
St Luke's Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Perform processing and analysis of clinical microbiology specimens. Conduct molecular testing for pathogen detection using PCR and other molecular diagnostic techniques. Maintain strict adherence to laboratory safety,quality control, and regulatory standards (CLIA,CAP)
Medical Laboratory Scientist- Generalist
BJC St. Peters Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Perform diagnostic testing across multiple laboratory disciplines including hematology,chemistry,immunology,clinical microscopy and blood bank.
Maintain compliance with CLIA,CAP and hospital laboratory quality standards through rigorous quality control and validation procedures.
Troubleshoot and operate automated analyzers and laboratory instrumentation to ensure optimal functionality. Perform daily,weekly and monthly maintenance to different machines.
Performs cross-matching and blood typing for patient-donor blood transfusion. Perform antibody and antigen screening and identifying. Investigate transfusion reaction work up. Conduct cord blood testing and fetal screening.
Calibrates and does some troubleshooting in different types of machines, as well as works with a wide range of clinical pathology applications to assure that all tests are proper and within range of control.
Medical Technologist Staff
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS HOSPITAL
11.2017 - 08.2023
- Routinely performs molecular testing such as Polymerase Chain Reaction, ELISA, MTB GeneXpert, and Flow Cytometry for blood cancer patients.
- Skilled in different ways of phlebotomy, the gathering of skin scrapings, and even collection of both Nasopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 testing both for rapid and PCR testing.
- Daily user of fully automated laboratory machines like Cobas, Beckman Coulter Access 2, CS-2500, Architect, and even BD Facs Calibur machine.
- Releasing of results for drug testing analysis procedures and water analysis.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Technology
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
España, Manila05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY
Sampaloc, Manila, PH05-2016
Skills
Architect i1000 SR
Accomplishments
Consistently ranked top 1 in class from grade 1 through High School; Graduated as Class Valedictorian.
Recipient of Leadership Award.
Certification
Republic of the Philippines Professional Regulation Commission Registered Medical Technologist
Trainings and Seminars Attended
- GeneXpert System and Xpert MTB/Rif Training
- Operators Training and Basic troubleshooting on Beckman Coulter Access 2
- ARCHITECT i1000 Basic Operators Training
- 2nd International Forum on collaborative Researches in Parasitic Disease
- BioMerieux ASEAN Webinar: Clinical Utility of Using Respiratory Syndromic Multiplex PCR During COVIV-19 Pandemic
- Blood Collection Techniques Module 1L The Art of Venous Blood Collection Zafire Distributors Inc.
- Sysmex XP 100 Basic Operator's Training and Troubleshooting
- Sysmex Pros Basic Operator's Training and Troubleshooting
Affiliations
- MedPro International
Timeline
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification IMLS (ASCP) - 6979 Valid Until: 5/31/2023/ Issue Date: 5/5/2029
05-2029
The University of the State of New York
08-2027
Republic of the Philippines Professional Regulation Commission Registered Medical Technologist
08-2026
California Department of Public Health
08-2026
Medical Laboratory Scientist-Microbiologist
St Luke's Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist- Generalist
BJC St. Peters Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Medical Technologist Staff
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS HOSPITAL
11.2017 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Medical Technology
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY