Maria Judith Enriquez
Athens,NY
Summary
With a proven track record, I excel in diagnostic testing and analytical thinking, enhancing patient care through meticulous quality control and efficient equipment calibration. My leadership in team collaboration and operational improvements reflects my commitment to excellence in medical technology.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
Hematology Supervisor
Columbia Memorial Health
12.2015 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, introducing and enforcing quality control measures.
- Developed comprehensive training program for new hires, significantly reducing learning curve and integrating them into team quickly.
Laboratory Evening/Night Supervisor
Columbia Memorial Health
10.2009 - 12.2015
- Developed strong relationships with staff members through effective communication and leadership efforts.
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions by maintaining open communication between day, evening and night teams.
- Collaborated with daytime supervisors to develop strategies for improved efficiency across all shifts.
- Oversee all departments and managed inventory control, ensuring adequate supplies were available for evening and nightly operations.
- Ensured a clean and organized work environment by directing evening and nightly cleaning tasks and routine maintenance activities.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any issues promptly to maintain optimal staffing levels on evening and night shift.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency both evening and night operations.
- Provided comprehensive training to new hires, ensuring they were prepared for their roles as evening or night shift employees.
- Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
- Enforced policies and procedures to increase efficiency.
Medical Technologist
Columbia Memorial Hospital
04.2004 - 10.2009
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and blood bank departments.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Performed daily quality control checks to ensure reliability of laboratory results.
Medical Technologist
MDS Laboratories at Columbia Memorial Hospital
10.1999 - 04.2004
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and blood bank departments.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Performed daily quality control checks to ensure reliability of laboratory results.
Medical Technologist
Winkler County Memorial Hospital
11.1997 - 10.1999
- Enhanced patient care by performing phlebotomy and accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results by efficiently processing specimens and maintaining optimal instrument performance.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
Medical Technologist
Tagbilaran Community Hospital
02.1993 - 04.1997
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and blood bank departments.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ensured timely reporting of critical results to healthcare providers, allowing for swift interventions in life-threatening situations.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses with thorough quality control procedures and diligent recordkeeping.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Upheld regulatory compliance by adhering to all relevant laws, guidelines, policies, and procedures related to medical laboratory practice.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Continuously sought opportunities for professional growth through participation in conferences, workshops, and relevant continuing education courses.
- Played key role in laboratory accreditation process, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Far Eastern University NRMF
Manila, Philippines11-1991
Skills
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Quality control procedures
- Diagnostic testing
- Transfusion medicine
- Specimen testing and analysis
- Analytical thinking
- Inventory control
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Hematology proficiency
- Urinalysis processing
- Coagulation monitoring
- Clinical chemistry analysis
- Molecular diagnostics
Certification
- Registered Medical Technologist MT(AMT)-American Medical Technologists.
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist New York State DOH
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
Hematology Supervisor
Columbia Memorial Health
12.2015 - Current
Laboratory Evening/Night Supervisor
Columbia Memorial Health
10.2009 - 12.2015
Medical Technologist
Columbia Memorial Hospital
04.2004 - 10.2009
Medical Technologist
MDS Laboratories at Columbia Memorial Hospital
10.1999 - 04.2004
Medical Technologist
Winkler County Memorial Hospital
11.1997 - 10.1999
Medical Technologist
Tagbilaran Community Hospital
02.1993 - 04.1997
- Registered Medical Technologist MT(AMT)-American Medical Technologists.
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist New York State DOH
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Far Eastern University NRMF
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