Khareen K. Tiwaken
CONEXUS MEDSTAFF,LLC
Lewisburg,PA
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Medical laboratory professional with proven history in clinical diagnostics, delivering precise and reliable test results. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and flexibility in adapting to dynamic environments. Proficient in laboratory techniques and known for meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist (General)
2 Years 9 Months- Supported core laboratory team as generalist, completing laboratory assays and procedures across a range of instrumentation.
- Operated, maintained, and calibrated laboratory instruments for daily diagnostic workflows.
- Performed testing, analyzed results, and recorded routine maintenance following standard operating procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
- Communicated critical findings to nursing staff and supervising providers.
- Reviewed quality control results and documented corrective actions for testing accuracy.
- Deployment: Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital
- Lewisburg, PA 17837
- Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital is a 131-bed acute care facility recognized as high-performing in adult procedures and conditions providing comprehensive inpatient,primary, and acute emergency medical services.
- Instruments Operated:
- Roche Cobas 8000
- Roche Cobas elecsys 411
- STA Compact Max3 coagulation analyzer
- Beckman Coulter DxH 900
- Beckman Coulter DxH Slidemaker Stainer II iQ200 Elite
- Arkray AX-4030 urine analyzer
- Ortho Vision analyzer
- BD Bactec
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- Beckman Coulter ACCESS 2
- Beckman Coulter DxL 9000
- Beckman Coulter DxC 700 AU
- PreviColor V2
- Biomerieux Biofire FilmarrayTorch
- GeneXpert Infinity
Medical Laboratory Technologist
2 Years 3 Months- Rotates mainly in Chemistry, Serology and Immunology laboratory section.
- This position is responsible for performing various tasks
required including but not limited to receiving specimens or
obtaining specimens directly from patients, conducting
chemical analysis of body fluids, blood specimens, urine,
and spinal fluid to determine presence of normal and
abnormal components.
● Operates, calibrates and maintains equipment used in
quantitative and qualitative analysis.
● Verifies accuracy of findings, identifies inconsistencies, and
takes appropriate action to make corrections and resolve
problems.
● Perform and participate in maintaining quality assurance.
Medical Laboratory Technologist (General)
8 Months- Performs venipuncture to adults and children if required. Participates in method validation procedures and documentation.
- Prepares and performs sample analysis in the chemistry, immunology, hematology etc.
- Runs internal quality control for all the analyzers. Validates and logs the control results. Performs corrective action for outliers in the IQA as well as EQA samples. Runs proficiency test samples and logs results at the CAP website on rotation.
- Performs daily basic maintenance for all the analyzers and keeps records for the same.
- Monitors the temperature sensitive instruments and keeps record of the central temperature monitoring system.
- Prepares samples and maintains records for outsourced tests. Review and log analysis reports in the worksheets and registers.
- All Falah St., Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Medeor Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital providing world-class care across 35 specialties and 24/7 emergency services. The JCI accredited hospital has been serving outpatient and inpatients for over a decade through their commitment to using the latest treatments and technologies while also providing compassionate, personalized care. The hospital has 100 beds to provide sufficient capacity of patient comfort including a laboratory catering to an average of 24,000 samples monthly.
- Instruments Operated:
- Roche Cobas B221: Blood Gas System.
- Roche Cobas 6500: Urine Analyzer.
- Roche cobas 6000
- Sysmex XN-1000 analyzer
- ACL Elite and ACL TOP coagulation analyzer
- Ortho Biovue System (Gel Technique)
- Sysmex RAL Stainer
Medical Laboratory Technologist (General)
1 Year 9 Months- Ensures operation of analyzers and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Transcribe and complete patient results in the laboratory information system with accuracy.
- Recognizes unexpected results and instrument malfunction and takes appropriate action.
- Actively participates in Quality Improvement Programs essential to ensure that laboratory testing is accurate, timely and meets customer needs.
- Performs quality control procedures and instruments check and should be able to demonstrate knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation, and remains informed on all current technologies.
- Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.
- Airport Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Advanced Center for Daycare Surgery, a haven of highly innovative treatments belongs to the private sector that caters to outpatients only including patients undergoing surgery procedures requiring not more than 24hours of recovery, consisting of a laboratory processing samples with an average of 6000 samples in a month. ADCS has been providing quality healthcare for the public in a diverse array of medical specialties, offering a state-of-the-art setting, physicians and medical term.
- Instruments Operated:
- Abbott Architect ci4100
- Abbott Architect i1000SR
- Orgentec Alegria (Cytomed)
- Roche cobas AmpliPrep/cobas Taqman System (PCR)
- Abbott Cell-dyn Ruby hematology analyzer
- CL coagulationanalyzer
- Diesse Vesmatic cube 20
- Ortho Biovue System (Gel Technique)
- LactoFAN H2-Breathe test
- Wagner Iris analyzer
Medical Laboratory Technologist (General)
4 Years- In-charge in the Chemistry,Immunology and Serology section.
- Responsible for receiving specimens performing and observing chemical Hematological, immunological and microbiological tests on patients’ specimens and correctly records all results in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures.
- Operates and maintains all laboratory equipment correctly. Performs quality control procedures and maintains records on these checks.
- Performs external quality control testing.
- Responsible for updating and checking all the laboratory inventory used for daily routine work and scanning any consumables and reagents through the system.
- Performs venipuncture/blood extraction in venous and capillary using syringes, butterfly and vacutainer competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
- Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- A multi-specialty medical hub committed to providing affordable, quality health care to patients by incorporating improvement in its day-to-day schedule. It is considered as one of the leading hospitals in the city.
- Instruments Operated:
- Roche Cobas 6000 with Modular Pre-Analytics.
- Roche Cobas B221: Blood Gas System.
- Roche Cobas 6500: Urine Analyzer.
- Sysmex XT 2000i: Hematology Analyzer.
- Sysmex XN 1000: Hematology Analyzer.
- ESR Vesmatic Cube 30.
- ACL Elite Pro IL: Automatic Coagulation Analyzer.
- CL Analyzer: Semi Automated Coagulation Analyzer.
- Sebia: Capillary 2 Flex Piercing- HbA1C and Hemoglobin Electrophoresis.
- Ortho Biovue System: Blood Bank.
- RAL Stainer: Automated Staining system for Gram Stain and Hematology.
- C-14 Urea Breath Test: For Helicobacter pylori infection.
- Diesse Chorus Trio, Immunometric Assay Analyzer.
- Roche cobas Integra 400
- Roche cobas E411
Medical Laboratory Technologist (General)
3 Years 9 Months- Performs laboratory examinations efficiently and accurately according to the section he/she is assigned.
- Sees to it that samples received are labelled accurately.
- See to it that glass wares are clean and ready for use.
- Responsible for performing Quality Control in the section he/she is assigned.
- Charges patients accordingly and submitted to the business office for payment.
- Request necessary supplies needed by the section he/she is assigned.
- Responsible for recording and reporting of results.
- Maintains and keeps necessary logbooks in the section.
- Reports immediately to the department head any untoward incidence that occurs during his/her tour of duty.
- General Luna Rd., Baguio City, Philippines
- A dynamic and socially responsible global healthcare institution providing holistic quality healthcare services to everyone with its state of the art facilities.
- Machines Used:
- Mindray BC-3000 Hematology Analyzer.
- Mindray BC-5800 Hematology Analyzer.
- Sysmex CA 50 Coagulation Analyzer.
- I-stat for ABG.
- Biorad: Diamed ID system Blood Bank.
- Vitros dry Chem.
- BD BBL Crystal Identification System for Microbiology
- Mindray BS-200
- Siemens Dimension Xpand chemistry analyzer
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Certification
International Medical Laboratory Scientist (IMLS), American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Personal Information
Title: Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist (General)
CONEXUS MEDSTAFF,LLC
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2023Read More
Medical Laboratory Technologist (General)
Medeor 24x7 Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2021Read More
Medical Laboratory Technologist (General)
Advance Center for Daycare Surgery
07.2018 - 04.2020Read More
Medical Laboratory Technologist (General)
AL SALAMA HOSPITAL
12.2013 - 12.2017Read More
Medical Laboratory Technologist (General)
Notre Dame de Chartres Hospital
11.2011 - 08.2015Read More
University of Baguio
Bachelor of Science from Medical Technology
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