Maria Kristine Joven
Andrews,TX
Summary
A committed laboratory professional, ready to leverage robust background in medical technology for impactful outcomes. Known for successfully conducting precise diagnostic tests and ensuring accuracy in results. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic laboratory environments while maintaining high standards of performance and reliability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist (Generalist) / Blood Bank Technician
Permian Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
- Manages and supervise Blood bank Section, maintain adequate blood supply, monitor reagent consumption and prepares monthly report
- Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing in their assigned specialty area following all standard operating procedures
- Processing of control, samples and machine maintenance
- Perform machine troubleshooting and perform corrective actions
- Machines handled: Immucor Echo- Galileo Tosoh G8, Biofire film Array-Torch StreckDiesse Cube, DxH 900 Beckman Coulter, DxH 520, Sysmex Ca660, Arkray AutionMax 4030 and Iris iQ200, Vitros 5600, Vitros 350
Laboratory Technician
Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNG-HA)
03.2011 - 06.2019
- Performed duties in accordance with the JCIA, CAP and Ministry of National Guard Laboratory policies and safety standards
- Handled reporting of communicable disease to Ministry of Health
- Ensure sample adequacy, create accession, and process specimens prior to testing
- Well experience dealing with specimens for sending to reference laboratory
- Assist Physician in collecting FNA samples and aspirates
- Prepare smears, fixed and stain
- Trained in handling and transport of dangerous goods
Chief Medical Technologist
Promed Medical and Diagnostic Clinic
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Performed routine laboratory investigations such as complete blood count, platelet count, fecalysis, clinical microscopy, blood chemistry, serological screening and gram stain
- Trained in machine troubleshooting and monitor quality control on a daily basis
- Improved and evaluated laboratory policies and procedure as directed by the clinical pathologist
- Collection of blood and collection on homebound patients for glucose, lipid and other analysis
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (GENERALIST)
Mouwasat Medical Services
03.2007 - 05.2009
- Worked as a Generalist and rotates in Chemistry, Hematology, Serology, Blood bank, Clinical Microscopy and Microbiology
- Monitor daily QC for possible violations and perform corrective action if violations occurred
- Can deal with routine troubleshooting, maintenance and machine calibration
- Processed sample for chemistry analysis such as liver function test, kidney function test, coronary risk profile, cardiac risk profile, electrolytes, enzymes and anemia panel
- Perform endocrinology testing such as LH, FSH, Prolactin, Testosterone, thyroid function test, Beta HCG/tumor markers and progesterone
- Conduct analysis of Infectious disease like Hepatitis B markers, Hepatitis C, and HIV screening
- Handled serological testing of Toxoplasma, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes antibody
- Use of kits for pregnancy test, Helico pylori and Hepa B screening
- Utilizes various kits to determine Rheumatoid factor, C-reactive protein, Anti-streptolysin, Syphilis screening and Brucella
- Conduct body fluid analysis, rotavirus screening, semen analysis and microscopy of urine
- Processed sample for complete blood count, reticulocyte and platelet count
- Performed other hematological analysis such as: Sickle cell screening, G6PD screening and ESR
- Duties in Blood Bank: Uses ID-Diaclon Card System
- Perform ABO and Rh grouping, cross matching, coombs test and antibody screening
- Duties in Microbiology: Plating of various sample, gram staining of body fluids and discharge material, preparation of sputum smear and staining by Ziehl-Neelsen
Medical Technologist (Generalist)
St. James Hospital, Inc.
05.2004 - 03.2007
- Function as a Generalist Med
- Tech which rotates in Hematology, Clinical Microscopy, Chemistry and Blood bank
- Perform Hematology task: Complete blood count, retics, platelet count, and coagulation assay
- Conduct urinalysis, fecalysis, and body fluid analysis
- Utilize reagents and kits to screen for Dengue and typhoid fever
- Operates machine and analyze serum for glucose, lipids, kidney function, liver function, electrolytes and enzymes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Perpetual Help Medicine And Health
Philippines03-2003
Skills
- Blood bank management
- Routine laboratory testing
- Machine troubleshooting
- Quality control monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Specimen handling
- Temperature monitoring
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Patient confidentiality
- Quality control management
- Safety procedures
Accomplishments
- Maintained compliance with CAP, HIPAA, and CLIA standards.
Certification
American Society for Clinical Pathology-International (ASCPi)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working
Licenses
California Dept of Public Health/CDPH-Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Generalist (CLS) Nov.2024
State of Florida Clinical Lab Technologist License -State of Florida April.2024
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) - June 2017
Philippine Professional Regulation Commissiond -Apr 2004
Affiliations
- PAMET-Philippine Association of Medical Technologist
Timeline
Medical Technologist (Generalist) / Blood Bank Technician
Permian Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNG-HA)
03.2011 - 06.2019
Chief Medical Technologist
Promed Medical and Diagnostic Clinic
09.2009 - 01.2011
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (GENERALIST)
Mouwasat Medical Services
03.2007 - 05.2009
Medical Technologist (Generalist)
St. James Hospital, Inc.
05.2004 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Perpetual Help Medicine And Health
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