Mary Ann LIMPIADO
Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital
La Habra,CA
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Diligent Clinical Laboratory Scientist with more than 20 years of working experience with demonstrated history of employment in JCI,ACHS,and ISO accredited hospital and health care industry. With valid CDPH Clinical Laboratory Scientist(Generalist) license and active ASCPi license.
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist
7 Years 3 Months- Participated in Quality assurance training programs including ISO 15189:2012,ACHS,JCIA,and EIAC accreditations.
- Perform macroscopic,microscopic,and chemical analysis of body fluids,including blood,urine or seminal fluid,to determine presence of pathologic or non-pathologic components and also study blood samples to determine the number of cells,their morphology,or their blood group,blood type,or compatibility for transfusion purposes,using various techniques.
- Operated the laboratory information system software to receive samples,enter result and retrieve patient results given either an order number,mobile number or medical record number.
- Monitoring of Quality Control daily,able to correlate flags clinically with patient history,trained well in machine maintenance,calibrations,and trouble shooting,root cause analysis,and knowledgeable in reporting critical results to requesting physicians and or pathologists.
- Performs validation studies such as precision study,linearity,accuracy,calibration verification,sample integrity,correlation study/comparison study,carry-over study,lot to lot verification, and measurement of uncertainty.
- Expert in collecting blood sample using venous, or capillary method. Conducts phlebotomy for blood donations.
- Knowledgeable in briefing patients on proper specimen collection of urine,stool,sputum and other body fluids. Obtain,stain,and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
- Prepare specimens and media for cells cultures,using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements. Able to identify microorganism by performing biochemical tests.
- Trained well in blood smear preparations and staining for proper identifications of abnormal cells and for cross checking of abnormal results.
- Blood banking skills include reporting and Quality Assurance on a complete menu ranging from blood typing,compatibility testing,component separation and transfusion.
- Performs External Quality Assessment Schemes(EQAS) in all sections that is designed to assess the integrity of a laboratory's testing process by allowing participating laboratory in monitoring the performance of tests and laboratory processes; identifying and correcting sources of error; and comparing the performance of tests with others.
- Monitor, receive, and records all delivery of reagents and supplies needed for the operation in all sections.
- In charge of the monitoring of KPI's in the laboratory.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
2 Years 11 Months- Performs,compiles and documents Quality Control.Reports significant deviations to the manager and documents corrective actions.
- Organizes work to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Determines specimen acceptability and priority,taking action accordingly,
- Recognize and take corrective action when equipment failure occurs,to minimize delays in patient testing.
- Call and document critical values or alert levels per department policy. Addresses instruments flags prior to release of patients results. Monitor delta checks and takes action accordingly.
- Follow laboratory policy in regards to standard precautions,wearing of PPE,disposal of biohazardous waste,routine waste and sharps.
- Reviews worklists throughout the shift and addresses pending items.
- Cleans and decontaminates workstation,disposing of specimens,reagents,and confidential information as appropriate.
- Maintains a minimum inventory of supplies/reagents to ensure adequate patient care and sufficient supplies for the oncoming shift.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
2 Years 1 Month- Receive,registration,collection of samples aseptically in the appropriate tubes and distribution of blood samples.
- Performed calibrations and quality controls,record appropriately and analyze result.
- Performed variety of routine and specialized medical laboratory diagnostic tests in Chemistry, Hematology, Clinical Microscopy, Immunology,Serology, and Bacteriology.
- Referred problem and unusual results to appropriate parties and document all corrective action procedure undertaken in the laboratory.
- Organized in-house and outsourced work to meet acceptable turnaround times.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
5 Years 3 Months- Conducted complex diagnostic tests on patient samples to ensure accurate results.
- Analyzed laboratory data and documented findings for clinical decision-making.
- Implemented quality control protocols to maintain compliance with healthcare standards.
- Supervised newly hired staff, interns providing training and mentorship on testing procedures.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
2 Years 7 Months- Performed sample collection,sample receipt,sample separation and performed variety of routine and specialized medical laboratory diagnostic tests,procedures,experiments and analysis on blood and body fluid specimens for the purpose of providing laboratory data for diagnosis,treatment and prevention of disease.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Resolved technical issues related to laboratory equipment and ensured proper maintenance.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Skills
Excellent in Phlebotomy
Capable of working independently and under pressure and on calls.
Excellent in Hematology
Clinical Chemistry
Blood banking
Clinical microscopy
and Clinical Microbiology.
Machine maintenance
quality control
and calibration of equipments.
Use ISO 15189 in method verification and validation.
Certification
- California Department of Public Health
Clinical Laboratory Scientist license no: MTA-02565948
- American Society for Clinical Pathology
International Medical Laboratory Scientist License:25507990
- Dubai Health Authority Professional
- Saudi Council for Health Specialty
- Registered Medical Technologist- Philippines
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers(BLS) by AHA
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2023Read More
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Ministry of Interior- Security Forces Health Center
04.2013 - 03.2016Read More
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Al-Fereh Hospital
11.2010 - 12.2012Read More
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Bethany Hospital
06.2005 - 09.2010Read More
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Divine Word Hospital
11.2002 - 06.2005Read More
Doña Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation
Bachelor of Science from Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
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MACHINES HANDLED
Beckman Coulter AU DX700 Chemistry Analyzer
Beckman Coulter DxH690T Hematology Analyzer
Beckman Coulter DxH 520 Hematology Analyzer
Beckman Coulter AU480 Chemistry Analyzer
Beckman Coulter DXI600 Immunology Analyzer
Beckman Coulter Access 2 Immunology Analyzer
Stago Compact Coagulation Analyzer
ACL Elite Pro Coagulation Analyzer ESR Minised Analyzer
Biorad Banjo Blood group Analyzer Biorad ID Centrifuge
Biorad ID Incubator
DocUreader Urine Analyzer Heliprobe
BIOBASE Biological Safety Cabinet
Bact/Alert
Cobas Integra 400 Plus Chemistry Analyzer
Easylyte Expand Analyzer
Cobas e411 Analyzer
ISTAT
UriSed mini Analyzer LensHooke X1 Semen Analyzer