Khoa Minh Nguyen
Garland,TX
Summary
Compassionate Medical Laboratory Scientist, generalist (ASCP), trained to handle issues and remain level-headed.
Reliable, hardworking, and possessing excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills. Punctual and professional, willing to work various shifts, and driven to perform successfully in solitary roles or as part of a team.
A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Dedicated laboratory scientist, well-versed in medical protocols, and managing microbiology, chemistry, and hematology tests. Excellent multitasker with good communication and problem-solving abilities. Skilled at keeping work areas clean and equipment well-maintained.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Dallas, Texas
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted testing based on process guidelines, improving experiment efficiency.
- Performed microbiological examinations on various samples to identify bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens. Perform AST, including the Vitek system, KB, and Etest—molecular biology diagnostics using Biofire, GeneXpert by Biomerieux, and Alinity by Abbott.
- Perform rapid and immunoserology tests for microbiological diagnostics.
- Interpreted test results and prepared detailed reports for physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained laboratory record system to document key information on specimen collection, identification, quality control, and other factors.
Laboratory Supporting Technician
Saint Luke's Hospital
Kansas City, MO
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Set up the primary microbiological culture, including bacterial, fungal, and AFB, from inpatient and outpatient specimens.
- Performed rapid lab tests, including lateral flow & enzyme immunoassay for bacteriology diagnostics; rapid PCR influenza A/B & SARS-CoV-2 on Liat; C. diff, MRSA, Mycobacterium, Strep. B on Cepheid GeneXpert. Identity test for pathogen panels of blood culture, GI tract, respiratory, meningitis, and pneumonia on BioFire FilmArray.
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Experienced, completed training with Maldi-TOF, antibiotic susceptibility tests on Vitek & Phoenix, Atellica Chemistry & Immunoassay Analyzer, Sysmex XN9000, Protein Electrophoresis, ANA indirect fluorescence & ELISA on Inova Quantalyser 240, blood type solid-phase testing on Echo Lumena, molecular diagnostic testing on Panther and Cobas systems.
Lead Laboratory Technician
Medlab2020
Orange, CA
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Performed PCR diagnostic test, result analysis of SARS-CoV-2, Respiratory Panel.
- Prepared samples, PCR master mix, and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Maintained, QC, and troubleshot of Bio-rad CFX Opus Real Time PCR, CFX Maestro software, Tecan sample preparation system for PCR.
- Assisted and instructed other laboratory technicians.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Cho Ray Hospital
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
05.2004 - 01.2010
- Microscopic examination for parasitology ID, bacteriology from Gram stain, AFB stain, and fungal stain. Performed a biochemistry test for bacterial identification and an antibiotic susceptibility test.
- The lead technician in the molecular biology has experience in performing real-time PCR, quantitative PCR/RT-PCR, and gel electrophoresis for the molecular biology diagnosis of MTB, HBV, HCV, HIV, HSV, CMV, and Influenza A/B.
- Validated laboratory test processes for completeness and safety. Analyzed results of tests for conformity to specifications.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Medical Laboratory Science
Saint Luke's Hospital, MLS Training Program
Kansas City, MO06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Science- Medical Technology
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA12.2021
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
University of Medicine And Pharmacy At HCMC
Hochiminh City VietnamSkills
- Experiences and quick adaptation in clinical lab operations
- Medical laboratory testing in chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, hematology, and immunoserology, especially in microbiology expertise and molecular biology techniques
- Capable of multitasking abilities
- Laboratory information systems (LIS)
- Epic and Cerner systems proficiency
Certification
- MLS, Generalist (ASCP)
Affiliations
- Natural Communities and Conservation: Fairview Part Conservation Analyses. Coastline Community College, Newport Beach, California U.S.
- Investigation of the Infectious Agents in Cholelithiasis and Bile Duct Diseases. Cho Ray Hospital, HCM City, Vietnam.
- Helicobacter Pylori in Gastric Cancer. Cho Ray Hospital, HCM city Vietnam.
- Founder member and former General Secretary at Medical Laboratory Technology Association of Hochiminh city Vietnam.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP)
Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
07.2023 - Current
Laboratory Supporting Technician
Saint Luke's Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2023
Lead Laboratory Technician
Medlab2020
07.2021 - 07.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician
Cho Ray Hospital
05.2004 - 01.2010
Post-Degree Certificate - Medical Laboratory Science
Saint Luke's Hospital, MLS Training Program
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Science- Medical Technology
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
University of Medicine And Pharmacy At HCMC