Lionell Laguardia
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Charleston,SC
Summary
10 years of licensed medical technologist experience: 8 years ASCPi certified, and has 10 years of experience in the following lab sections: Blood bank, Chemistry, Cytology, General Lab, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular, and currently working in Roper Hospital in South Carolina. Laboratory Technologist with background in performing complex testing and analyzing results in a clinical laboratory setting. Strengths include high accuracy in specimen analysis, knowledge of lab equipment operation and maintenance, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to work efficiently under pressure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Roper Hospital
Charleston, SC
09.2023 - Current
- Generalist- Night Shift
- Performed high-complexity testing and maintenance in areas such as microbiology, hematology, Microscopy, Blood bank and chemistry under minimal supervision.
- Conducted microscopic analyses of blood, urine, and tissue samples, identifying abnormal cells or indicators of disease.
- Perform maintenance such as QC and calibration on Cobas Chemistry analyzer.
- Established or monitored quality assurance programs or activities to drive accuracy of laboratory results.
- Engaged in the troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems with laboratory equipment and assays.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Hendricks Medical Center
Abilene, TX
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Hematology Dayshift
- Oversaw statistics documentation and archiving, logging entries within the dedicated software program WAM, CellaVision.
- "Maintained physical lab equipment, detecting malfunctions and troubleshooting to ensure optimum service on Sysmex ,Stago,CellaVison"
- Perform specialty test such as RPR with titter, Semen analysis, and Crystal Analysis.
- Ensured proper collection of specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Contributed to lab team and individual competency assessment toward maintaining efficiency in environment.
- Calibrated instruments regularly according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Analyzed body fluids, including blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid, to detect abnormalities.
- Monitored inventory levels of laboratory supplies; placed orders when necessary.
Medical Technologist
Apacible Memorial District Hospital
Batangas, Philippines
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Act as Chief Medical Technologist and formulate the standard operating procedure both in clinical chemistry and blood bank
- Maintaining the highest level of laboratory result by ensuring internal and external quality control is done with in the set guidelines
- Performing phlebotomy, crossmatching, urinalysis, chemistry, serology in both inpatients and out-patients
Medical technologist
Batangas Provincial Hospital
Lemery, Philippines
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Maintain the records of the laboratory result and calibration reports for quality assurance
- Run wide range of laboratory test including hematology, clinical chemistry, clinical microscopy and blood banking
- Help my supervisor in preparing for reagents to be use, maintaining the calibration of laboratory equipment
Medical technologist
San Juan District Hospital
San Juan, Philippines
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Work as a volunteer under the supervision
- I help in drafting the standard operating procedure that is needed to maintain high quality laboratory result
- Run wide range of test including chemistry, hematology, clinical microscopy and phlebotomy
- Maintain laboratory equipment run daily control to maintain accuracy of laboratory result
Education
Medical Technologist Major in Molecular Biology
Trinity College of Quezon City
Quezon City,Philippines08-2021
Bachelor's - Medical Technology
Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines10.2015
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Adaptable to change
- Effective communication
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Data documentation
Date of birth
April 12,1994
Certification
- ASCPi Certified, 12/04/17, Active
- Philippines, 03/31/16, Active
Lab Section Experience
- Blood Bank, 10, Currently working in
- Chemistry, 10, Currently working in
- Cytology, 1 within the past year
- Hematology, 10, Currently working in
- Immunology, 10, Currently working in
- Microbiology, 10, Currently working in
- Molecular, 5, Within the past year
- Urinalysis, 10, Currently working in
- Generalist,10, Currently working in
Executive Summary
8 years ASCPi Certified with 10 years work experience in following areas Bloodbank, Chemistry, Cytology, General Lab, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular, Urinalysis and has studied Bachelor's of science in Medical Technologist in Far Eastern University and major in molecular biology in Trinity college of Quezon City both in the Philippines and currently working in Roper Hospital in South Carolina
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Roper Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Hendricks Medical Center
10.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Technologist
Apacible Memorial District Hospital
01.2019 - 10.2022
Medical technologist
Batangas Provincial Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2018
Medical technologist
San Juan District Hospital
04.2016 - 06.2018
Medical Technologist Major in Molecular Biology
Trinity College of Quezon City
Bachelor's - Medical Technology
Far Eastern University
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