Matilde Santaromana
Pearland,TX
Summary
Seasoned Lead Medical Laboratory Technician with over 32 years of experience in laboratory medicine, including a pivotal role at Houston Methodist Hospital. Demonstrated expertise in supply management and quality assurance, coupled with a strong foundation in team building and ethics from a 10-year Army background. Fluent in Spanish, excels in fostering professional development and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Medical Laboratory Technician
Houston Methodist Hospital
02.2007 - Current
- Assisted in the training and orientation of new medical laboratory staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by consistently maintaining high standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity in all aspects of work performed.
- As Safety officer, actively participated in internal audits as well as continuous improvement initiatives aimed at elevating overall laboratory performance standards.
- Implemented stringent inventory management practices, reducing wastage while maintaining adequate stock levels of essential supplies.
- Assisted in the accreditation process for the medical laboratory by preparing necessary documentation and demonstrating adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and patients.
- Effectively managed laboratory staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak periods or staff absences.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
Plasmapheresis Technician
Frederick Biologicals
03.2003 - 08.2006
- Recruited and determined donor suitability in accordance with regulatory standards and corporate policies.
- Collected Source Plasma while efficiently monitoring donors, providing post donation observations and ensuring donor safety and product quality.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere among donors and staff, fostering strong relationships that encouraged repeat donations.
- Ensured accurate documentation for each donation, maintaining strict adherence to FDA guidelines and company protocols.
- Ensured proper handling and storage of collected plasma samples, maintaining the integrity of the product to be used for life-saving treatments.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of plasma units to Cangene corporate factory.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Frederick Biologicals
02.2003 - 08.2006
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating QA methodologies to adapt to new challenges.
- Evaluated accuracy of existing quality assurance measurement techniques, implementing improvements to increase efficacy and reduce errors.
- Reduced defects in manufactured products through thorough inspection and evaluation procedures.
- Managed corrective action plans for identified non-conformances, ensuring rapid resolution while maintaining a focus on root cause analysis for long-term prevention measures.
Laboratory Technician
US Army
10.1991 - 03.2001
- Trained and supervised soldiers on laboratory techniques and safety protocols, enhancing overall team proficiency.
- Supported regulatory compliance efforts through adherence to guidelines and thorough record-keeping practices.
- Performed complex analyses using various instrumentation, delivering reliable results for best patient treatments.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
Education
Certification - Medical Laboratory Science
George Washington University
Washington, DC01.1999
Certification - Medical Laboratory Science
Academy of Health Sciences
Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio TX03.1992
Skills
- 32 years experience in Laboratory Medicine
- 21 years experience in Supply Management
- 18 years experience as Lead Laboratory Technician
- 13 years of phlebotomy experience
- 10 year Army veteran with excellent understanding of team building and work ethics
- Fluently speaks and writes Spanish
- Laboratory Safety Officer
- Outpatient Laboratory Fire Warden
- Quality Assurance training
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician (AMT) ID2842968
Timeline
Lead Medical Laboratory Technician
Houston Methodist Hospital
02.2007 - Current
Plasmapheresis Technician
Frederick Biologicals
03.2003 - 08.2006
Quality Assurance Analyst
Frederick Biologicals
02.2003 - 08.2006
Laboratory Technician
US Army
10.1991 - 03.2001
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician (AMT) ID2842968
Certification - Medical Laboratory Science
George Washington University
Certification - Medical Laboratory Science
Academy of Health Sciences
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