Marianne Loquias

• Conducted comprehensive testing in chemistry, hematology, and clinical microscopy.
• Performed daily maintenance, calibration, quality control, and troubleshooting for various laboratory systems including Architect, Roche, Cobas, SmartLyte, OSMOPro, Sysmex, XN3000, Stago STA-R Max, Stago Compact SP-10, Aution Max, Iris 1Q2000, TEG 5000, and Quantra.
• Conducted gram stain readings and reported results for positive blood cultures.
• Navigated laboratory information systems software such as Imprivata, Cerner, and Sysmex CareSphere.
• Facilitated communication of critical results for cancelled tests and ensured comprehensive documentation.

• Assisted in conducting weekly reviews of preventive maintenance tasks. Supported safety checklist audits to ensure compliance. Aided in maintaining accurate patient report documentation.
• Directed all laboratory operations and functions, ensuring compliance with safety standards and proficiency testing protocols.
• Enhanced laboratory operational systems to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Facilitated problem resolution for client-generated and intralab technical and non-technical issues.
• Oversaw preparation and coordination of laboratory inspections by state and federal agencies.
• Oversaw all phases of developing, validating, and implementing moderate to high complexity testing in a CLIA environment.
• Executed comprehensive internal and external audit processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Assisted in managing laboratory quality assurance program and compliance. Supported daily, weekly, and monthly equipment maintenance, calibration, and quality control activities.
• Implemented CLS I and II functions while managing diverse administrative responsibilities.

Executed CLS I functions while acting as technical consultant and supervisor if Lead CLS is on vacation or time off.

• Performs STAT analysis on specimens for Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Immunochemistry, Immunology, and Clinical Microscopy.
• Competent in handling analyzers such as Beckman-Coulter AU680, DxC700 AU, Sysmex-XS1000iC, Sysmex XN-1000, Siemens CA600, Clinitek Advantus, Clinitek Status, Excyte 20, Excyte 40, Hologic FFN, Centaur CP, and Centaur XP.
• Performs equipment calibrations and run controls.
• Participates in the validations of new tests or instruments.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities such as calibration verification, platelet poor plasma check, and instrument to instrument comparison.
• Performs reagent parallel verification.
• Analyze external competency materials from College of American Pathologist (CAP)
• Process requisitions and specimens through Intelligent Data Acquisition and Accessioning (IDAA).
• Monitors turn-around time for samples being analyzed in laboratory.
• Performs laboratory procedures with high degree of accuracy, specificity and confidentiality.
• Apply proper documentation skills.