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Maria Pondoc

St Louis,MO

Summary

Rotating Medical Technologist with 27 years of training and experience in laboratory environments that optimize patient safety with minimal medical or health care errors. Demonstrated to perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Consistently employs methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures and use computers and specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing. Trained in point of care testings procedures and management.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rotating Medical Technologist

Barnes West Hospital
10.2015 - Current
  • Performed wide range of complex and routine clinical laboratory tests, including hematology, chemistry, and blood banking, ensuring accuracy and precision.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments to ensure proper functionality and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information for patient care and treatment decisions.
  • Monitor and evaluate quality control and quality assurance programs to maintain laboratory accreditation and compliance with relevant standards (e.g., CLIA, CAP).
  • Review, order and release clinical results data into computer software's using Cerner, Epic, WAM and Instrumentation Manager.

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Barnes Jewish Hospital
11.2005 - 10.2015
  • Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures in all areas of Hematology.
  • Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
  • Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.

Rotating Medical Technologist

White County Medical Center
07.2002 - 11.2005
  • Conducted laboratory tests and analyses on clinical specimens, ensuring timely and accurate results for patient diagnosis and treatment.
  • Operated, maintained, and troubleshooted laboratory equipment, such as automated analyzers, microscopes, and centrifuges.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to interpret test results, discuss patient cases, and provide expertise on test selection and optimization.

Lead Medical Technologist

Cebu Doctors University Hospital
05.1993 - 07.2002

Perform complex testings in Immunology department under supervision of Pathologist.

Assigned in Special Coagulation testing utilizing Spectrophotometric Method.

Maintained meticulous records of test results, quality control data, and inventory management

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technologist

Southwestern University
Cebu Philippines
05.1996

Skills

  • Equipment Testing and Calibration
  • Instrumentation Calibration
  • Specimen Testing and Analysis
  • Excellent resource of send out testings to different reference laboratories

Certification

American Medical Technologist Certified since 2001

ASCP member since 2006


Timeline

Rotating Medical Technologist

Barnes West Hospital
10.2015 - Current

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Barnes Jewish Hospital
11.2005 - 10.2015

Rotating Medical Technologist

White County Medical Center
07.2002 - 11.2005

Lead Medical Technologist

Cebu Doctors University Hospital
05.1993 - 07.2002

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technologist

Southwestern University
Maria Pondoc