Kine Tirago
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. A hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Children's National Medical Center
, DC
12.2022 - Current
- Report tests accurately in writing, orally, and/or in the LIS; demonstrate knowledge of LIS
- Check patient diagnosis before preparing or releasing blood products.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, reagents, and materials used in the lab environment.
- Perform competency and proficiency challenges promptly
- Responsible for efficient and cost-effective use of supplies and reagents
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Curative-Washington D.C.
04.2022 - Current
- Extraction/Purification of Covid-19 DNA
- Mentored junior staff members on proper lab practices and procedures.
- Bio-Rad Maestro Analysis and Reporting
- Data review for QC validation of new reagents.
- Assessed patient specimens to ensure accuracy and validity of results.
Medical Technologist I- Generalist
University of Maryland St Joseph Medical Center-Towson, MD
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Provided consultation services regarding interpretation of test results to physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Supported quality control processes by monitoring activities and reporting.
- Maintained detailed documentation of laboratory findings and activities.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology or blood group.
- Troubleshot instrument malfunctions and performed necessary repairs and maintenance as required.
- Verifying patient results on Cerner that are consistent with the patient's diagnosis
- Prepared specimens for analysis using automated analyzers or manual techniques.
- Performed routine and specialized laboratory tests in the areas of Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology.
Medical Technologist
Holy Cross Hospital-Silver Spring MD
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Verified patient identification before releasing any product from the Blood Bank inventory.
- Performed quality control procedures on instruments prior to use.
- Ensured proper labeling of all collected specimens according to applicable regulations.
- Provided education about transfusion services to clinical personnel upon request.
- Reported any discrepancies between collected sample data and patient information immediately.
- Checked blood compatibility using crossmatching, antigen typing and antibody identification.
Education
B.S. Degree in Medical and Research Technology -
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland01.2017
Skills
- LIS knowledge
- Excel proficiency
- Excellent customer service skills
- Articulate communication skills
- Statistics skills
Affiliations
- Watching the history channel, and going to art museum
Certification
- ASCP certification
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Children's National Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Curative-Washington D.C.
04.2022 - Current
Medical Technologist I- Generalist
University of Maryland St Joseph Medical Center-Towson, MD
05.2018 - 04.2022
Medical Technologist
Holy Cross Hospital-Silver Spring MD
05.2017 - 05.2018
B.S. Degree in Medical and Research Technology -
University of Maryland School of Medicine
- ASCP certification
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