Ma Cristine Yao
Lake Worth
Summary
Skilled Clinical Laboratory Scientist with expertise in diagnostic testing, lab equipment, compliance standards, and data management. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering accurate results to support patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD TECH/EVENING SHIFT COORDINATOR
HCA Florida JFK Hospital
12.2014 - Current
- Oversees laboratory operations and ensuring the accurate performance of diagnostic tests
- Supervised staff, managing workflow, maintaining quality control standards, troubleshooting technical issues, and adhering to regulatory guidelines
- Analyzed proficiency testing samples according to instructions and completing within the allowable time frame
- Completes all required records/documentation pertaining to patients' results
- Demonstrates ability to use good judgment and independent thinking in the correlation and interpretation of patient results
- Performs quality control procedures per protocol
- Takes pertinent corrective action when the patient, control, calibration and/or proficiency results are not within appropriate guidelines
- Performs equipment troubleshooting to resolve basic equipment malfunctions
- Assist in monitoring reagent and supply inventories and utilizing them appropriately
- Handles all problem and/or critical laboratory specimens/test results according to procedures in a timely manner
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Bethesda Hospital East
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Observes proper collection and handling of specimens for laboratory examinations
- Performs laboratory tests according to procedures and policy
- Participates in staff trainings, competency assessments, and continuing education as appropriate
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Access Medical Laboratories
12.2010 - 11.2014
- Performed a wide range of manual and automated laboratory tests in a reference lab setting which provides information for treatment of patients
- Observed proper handling and collection of specimens for examination
- Performed specimen reception duties as needed
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic laboratory tests including special tests like hormonal chemistry, tumor markers, and allergy testing
- Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation
- Performed QC and preventive maintenance on instruments as necessary
- Monitors inventory of reagents and supplies in the laboratory
- Participated in proficiency testing and continuing education classes to maintain licensure and be updated on changes in the medical technology field
Education
B.S. - MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Far Eastern University-NRMF
Philippines11-2005
Skills
- Diagnostic testing
- Lab equipment operation
- Data management
- Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
- Compliance with regulatory standards
- CLIA
- CAP
- Sample handling
- Result verification
- Detail-oriented
- Adaptable
- Reliable results
- Patient care
Certification
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Supervisor licensee, American Medical Technologist
References
- Alan Calaor, Microbiology Supervisor, Clarity Lab Solutions, 561-558-3192, Alanbcalaor@yahoo.com
- Joan Villanueva, Lab Manager, Advent Health System, 561-373-3202, Joanvelasco0170@gmail.com
Timeline
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Bethesda Hospital East
10.2019 - 11.2020
LEAD TECH/EVENING SHIFT COORDINATOR
HCA Florida JFK Hospital
12.2014 - Current
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Access Medical Laboratories
12.2010 - 11.2014
B.S. - MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Far Eastern University-NRMF
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