Kenent Pasion
Vacaville,Ca
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Laboratory Scientist bringing 20+ years of expertise in laboratory diagnostic performance. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.. Keen adopter of emerging lab techniques and advanced diagnostic technologies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Kaiser Permanente - Berkeley
06.2019 - Current
- Worked with laboratory directors, managers, and other clinical laboratory scientists to conduct laboratory procedures in Microbiology.
- Worked with clinical operations to develop consistent language and criteria for forms, protocols, reports and safety procedures.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Assessed new protocols and equipment for relevance and helped implement chosen updates.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Sonoma Valley Hospital
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Glenn Medical Center
05.2013 - 11.2019
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with CLSI standard operating procedures.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
Medical Technologist II
DownEast Community Hospital
02.2009 - 04.2013
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Participated in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, products and instruments.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Utilized microscopy, spectrophotometry and chromatography following procedures for accurate results.
- Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
- Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.
- Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine or spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
Laboratory Manager
American European Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
- Managed operational documents and produced reports detailing activities.
- Developed and tested formulas to find high quality, low cost options.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Medical Technologist
Capitol Medical Center
01.1998 - 08.2006
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Participated in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, products and instruments.
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations
- Participated in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, products and instruments
- Utilized microscopy, spectrophotometry and chromatography following procedures for accurate results
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Centro Escolar University
Manila, Philippines04.1997
Skills
- Technical Consulting
- Quality Assurance Policies
- System Tests
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Microorganism Identification
- Standards Compliance
- Specimen Processing
- Laboratory Procedures
- Quality Assurance Evaluation
- Instrumentation Maintenance
- Personnel Evaluations
- Administrative Support
Certification
- Specialist in Microbiology, ASCP Board of Certification
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist, California Department of Public Health
- International Medical Technologist, ASCP Board of Certification
- Medical Technologist, Philippine Regulatory Commission
Timeline
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Kaiser Permanente - Berkeley
06.2019 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Sonoma Valley Hospital
12.2018 - 12.2021
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Glenn Medical Center
05.2013 - 11.2019
Medical Technologist II
DownEast Community Hospital
02.2009 - 04.2013
Laboratory Manager
American European Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
Medical Technologist
Capitol Medical Center
01.1998 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Centro Escolar University
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