Ma Jeralyn Ramos-Gomez
Salinas,CA
Summary
Seasoned Technical Supervisor with a proven track record at Salinas Valley Health, adept at leading teams and developing improvements. Accomplished, knowledgeable manager and complex problem-solver with excellent decision making and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to enhance performance analysis and review processes. Skilled in balancing test cost estimates with high-quality outcomes, showcasing exceptional organizational and analytical capabilities.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Supervisor
Salinas Valley Health
01.2020 - Current
- Lead team of 37 direct reports focused on different sections in the Laboratory.
- Fully competent on all departments as a bench tech (except Microbiology Hotseat), encompassing STAR Values.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of Laboratory processes.
- Maintaining the competency program of the laboratory through manual paperwork and medialab website that the facility complies with CLIA and CAP standards. This includes initial, annual, semi-annual and remediation competency of new and existing employees.
- Keeping records of all licensed staff’s continuing education units certificates, and review for all policies undergoing major revisions.
- On boarding of both CLS, MLT, UMLT, and Clerks.
- Creating the training schedule, meeting requirements and overseeing their training over-all.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Creation of educational alerts for lab regarding new or updated processes, policies and reminders.
- Performs patient result audits.
- Efficiently assisted staff members with specimen, system and all other patient care related problems and quickly rectify issues.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Initiated and follow through of quality investigation on outliers and fall-outs as well as escalating necessary issues to laboratory management.
- Set priorities, delegates tasks and supervised staff members to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Allocated resources for optimum coverage and effectiveness.
- Conducts rounding and huddle meetings with staff regularly.
- Perform the required staff Annual Performance Reviews.
- Work closely with the Lab Director for guidance and directon.
- Adheres to Just Culture algorithm for disciplinary processes.
- Participates and attends multidisciplinary committee and other leadership development meetings regularly.
- Collaborated with Quest Representatives for Comprehensive Business Review on a Quarterly basis.
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Salinas Valley Health
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Competent and proficient in all sections in the Lab except Microbiology hotseat, encompassing STAR Values.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Assessed new Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis protocols and equipments for relevance and helped with the implementation processes.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by SVH, governing agencies, or project requirements.
- Followed best Laboratory practices consistently across daily Hematology, Coag and UA activities and established processes.
- Follows and ensures compliance with prescribed laboratory policies and procedures, laboratory and hospital safety and infection control policies and procedures; observes and ensures compliance of staff with established safety and infection control procedures as defined by CAP standards.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Creating, assigning and maintaining the competency program of the laboratory in compliance with CLIA and CAP standards. This includes intial, annual, semi-annual and remediation competency of new and existing employees.
- May orient, train and instruct others in job duties.
- Performs quality control tests and calibrations on reagents and instruments used in testing procedures; operates, troubleshoots and performs preventative maintenance on a wide variety of laboratory equipment.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results through Meditech LIS system.
- Performs routine and specialized technical testing, maintaining detailed records of tests performed; receives, processes and evaluates specimens for acceptability and integrity; performs required testing of specimens following established procedures and policies; assures timely and accurate test results to physicians.
- Compiles data and prepares or directs the preparation of monthly reports; prepares special reports as required; reviews policies and procedures and drafts new or revises existing ones; does assigned special projects; evaluates new products for possible future use and prepares evaluations and recommendations.
- Remains abreast of new development related to clinical laboratory technology through continuing education; conducts in-service training; trains and orients new laboratory employees; recommends and implements new methods of protocols as appropriate.
- Has contact with physicians, hospital staff and patients regarding testing procedures and results; has contact with suppliers, vendor’s representatives and other departments regarding supplies, new products and equipment.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and California State License through CEUs.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist
Salinas Valley Health
01.2005 - Current
- Performs routine and specialized technical testing in all areas of the laboratory except culture reading and testing in Microbiology. Analyzes and interprets test results.
- Performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Receives, logs, prioritizes, processes and evaluates specimens for acceptability and integrity; prepares paperwork and specimens for referral to outside laboratories.
- Performs quality control tests and calibrations on reagents and instruments used in testing procedures; operates and performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on a wide variety of laboratory equipment.
- Prepares and maintains proper reagents, controls and standards used in the individual test procedures.
- Performs required testing of specimens following standardized procedures and policies; performs and evaluates quality control testing.
- Documents test results using Meidtech LIS and manual transcription methods.
- Answers questions from hospital personnel regarding testing procedures and results; transmits and interprets tests results.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Follows prescribed laboratory policies and procedures; observes laboratory and hospital safety and infection control policies and procedures; observes safe work methods and safety precautions relevant to the work.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Takes inventory of materials and supplies used in the work; may prepare orders for supplies and materials.
- Remains abreast of new development related to clinical laboratory technology through continuing education.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and California State License.
- 2010, additional tasks included acting as back-up to the POC coordinator by auditing monthly QCs, maintenance, troubleshooting instrument and QC issues.
- 2012-Present, performs all Billing compliance duties, audits and troubleshoots billing for all lab related issues. Submits requests for billcodes to CDM chargemaster.
Unlicensed MLT
Salinas Valley Health
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Responsible for receiving, preparing and running specimen samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting. Worked in the following sections of the Laboratory: Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Clinical Microscopy.
- Performed the required scheduled maintenance on analyzers
- Replenished and loaded reagents onto the analyzer.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
Unlicensed MLT
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
01.1998 - 12.2004
- Responsible for receiving specimens and running specimens. Worked in the following sections of the Laboratory: Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Clinical Microscopy.
- Performed the required scheduled maintenance on analyzers
- Replenished and loaded reagents onto the analyzer.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing.
- Check and replenish reagents and supply as needed.
Medical Technologist
Livingston Memorial Hospital
01.1994 - 12.1997
- Responsible for receiving specimens, running specimens and printing out results. Worked in the following sections of the Laboratory: Hematology, Immunology/Serology, Blood Bank, Clinical Microscopy, and Information.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting in LIS.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Maintained an American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registry Certificate.
Registered Medical Technologist
Dagohoy District Hospital
01.1988 - 05.1994
- Responsible for receiving specimens, running specimens and printing out results. Worked in the following sections of the Laboratory: Hematology, Immunology/Serology, Clinical Microscopy, Parasitology and Information.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.
- Evaluated and interpreted laboratory results to determine diagnoses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Velez College
Cebu City, Philippines03.1987
Skills
- Documentation requirements
- Performance Analysis and Reviews
- Test Cost Estimates
- Schedule Coordination and Management
Accomplishments
2012- 2023 BUILT AND ESTABLISHED THE QUEST INTERFACE FOR ORDER/RESULTS
- Achieved Quest interfaces effectively for most of Laboratory send out testing and reporting with accuracy and efficiency.
2021-2024 OUTPATIENT DRAW STATION
- Supervised team members, wrote policies, created logs, established workflow and collaborated with phlebotomy and Pre-Op teams. Trained all staff involved prior to go-live new process.
October 2023-Present PRIMECARE LAB TRANSITION
- Supervised team and staff members, wrote policies, created logs, established workflow and collaborated with Primecare team.Trained all staff involved prior to go-live new process.
Certification
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Technologist
California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
Timeline
Technical Supervisor
Salinas Valley Health
01.2020 - Current
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Salinas Valley Health
01.2018 - 12.2019
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist
Salinas Valley Health
01.2005 - Current
Unlicensed MLT
Salinas Valley Health
01.2000 - 01.2005
Unlicensed MLT
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
01.1998 - 12.2004
Medical Technologist
Livingston Memorial Hospital
01.1994 - 12.1997
Registered Medical Technologist
Dagohoy District Hospital
01.1988 - 05.1994
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Technologist
California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Velez College
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