Jose Romero-Carrillo
Stafford,VA
Summary
Highly skilled Medical Technologist with a comprehensive background in clinical laboratory procedures, diagnostics, and equipment. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting complex testing, interpreting results, ensuring compliance with medical regulations and maintaining accurate record keeping. Strong team player equipped with exceptional problem-solving abilities and adaptability to fast-paced environments. With a solid background in transfusion services and a keen interest in developing the skillset.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
09.2020 - Current
- Conducted blood bank duties, including blood group compatibility testing and antibody identification, to support transfusion services.
- Led and participated in massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) with coworkers as a team
- Served as charge tech, assuming leadership responsibilities and duties on shift.
- Communicated with physicians and nurses to discuss lab test findings, procedures and other relevant information.
- Conducted comprehensive clinical laboratory testing in transfusion medicine, chemistry, microbiology and urinalysis to ensure accurate patient diagnosis.
- Conducted quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of testing equipment.
- Reviewed test results to confirm accuracy and diagnosed causes behind irregular findings.
Medical Technologist
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, VA
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Ran blood analysis on blood gas samples from Operating room
- Completed annual competence examinations, performed quality control and maintenance on instruments and resolved issues that arose with the instruments, ensured result validity, and evaluate abnormal results
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing platelet counts, cooperated with blood gas department in professional manner with blood supply needs and storage
- Analyzed patient samples to report results to physicians, nurses, and other departments, resolved issues and questions regarding test results, concerns and analysis
- Set up, maintained, and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools, monitored equipment and supplies to maintain satisfactory levels of inventory, performed proficiency testing
- Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Drexel University: Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Philadelphia, PA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Virginia Commonwealth University: Humanities And Sciences
Richmond, VA05-2018
Associate of Science - Biology
Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA08.2015
Skills
- ASCP certified
- Laboratory Techniques: Pipetting, Diluting, Microscope,
- Quality Control
- Specimen Processing
- Inventory Control
- Instrument Calibration
- Phlebotomy
- Experience with Laboratory Information systems Cerner, Epic and Softbank
- Critical Thinking
- Transfusion Medicine
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Mary Washington Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Medical Technologist
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
05.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Drexel University: Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Virginia Commonwealth University: Humanities And Sciences
Associate of Science - Biology
Northern Virginia Community College