JOSHUA AMISSAH
Manchester,CT
Summary
Specialist in blood banking well-prepared for transfusion medicine roles, bringing valuable experience in blood bank testing. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong teamwork capabilities. Adept at maintaining stringent quality control and safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist- Blood Bank
Manchester Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Performed precise ABO-Rh typing to ensure safe transfusions and reduce complications.
- Collaborated with medical staff to provide timely and accurate blood product availability information during emergency situations.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Participated in quality control and assurance activities to ensure accurate test results.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Maintained strict compliance with AABB standards, ensuring the highest level of safety for blood products.
- Assisted in training new technicians, improving overall team performance and knowledge sharing.
- Ensured proper identification and documentation of samples, significantly reducing instances of mislabeling.
- Performed testing for blood group antigens, compatibility and complex antibody identification.
Animal Care Specialist
US-Army
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Provided routine daily care for Military working dogs and privately-owned animals in a veterinary treatment and research facilities
- Performed physical examinations to detect abnormalities and reports results to the veterinarian
- Calculated doses and administered medications as directed by the veterinarian
- Collected and prepared urine, fecal, skin scrapes and post-mortem specimens for shipment and evaluation
- Performed routine diagnostic laboratory test such as blood count, fecal smears, urinalysis and skin scrapes
- Maintained animal health records such as bites reports and death certificates of military working dogs and privately- owned animals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2020
Skills
- Specimen handling
- Quality Control
- Specimen Processing
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Proficiency in complex antibody identification
- MEDITECH software
- Pipette Calibration
Certification
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)CM
Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) CM
Languages
English
Full Professional
TWI
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist- Blood Bank
Manchester Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Animal Care Specialist
US-Army
11.2014 - 07.2016
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)CM
Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) CM
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Connecticut
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