Michelle Dait
Gretna
Summary
Experienced with conducting precise and accurate laboratory tests essential for patient diagnosis and treatment. Utilizes advanced diagnostic equipment and strict quality control protocols to ensure reliable results. Track record of effective collaboration with healthcare professionals and adaptability in dynamic clinical settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank Campus
Gretna, Louisiana
06.2022 - Current
- Work as a Generalist; analyze all the routine tests for Clinical Microscopy, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Serology/Immunology, Hematology, Blood Bank and Transfusion Services.
- Perform blood banking procedures such as blood typing, direct and indirect globulin test, ABO discrepancies, antibody identification and antigen typing.
- Perform compatibility testing and transfusion reaction work ups.
- Set up cultures and gram stain on blood and other body fluids.
- Performs, analyzes and records quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting making judgments concerning results, and takes appropriate action necessary to maintain accuracy and precision.
- Escalates appropriately when results are out of control and ensures adequate documentation of corrective action.
- Communicate critical results to physicians and healthcare providers in a timely manner.
- Equipment /Machines Operated
- Siemens Sysmex CS 2500
- Abbott Alinity Analyzer
- XN 3000 series
- XN 3100 series
- Architect c4000
- Immucor Gamma Echo Galileo
- Iris International iQ200
- ALI FAX Roller 20 LC
- Siemens Hematek 3000 slide stainer
- Siemens Clinitek Status Urine Analyzer
- Abbott ID Now System
Blood Bank Technologist
Metropolitan Medical Center
Sta Cruz, Manila, Philippines
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Ensure quality control of laboratory procedures and equipment functionality.
- Perform troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
- Perform blood grouping, screening of cells for atypical antibodies and compatibility testing for transfusion of blood and its different component.
- Able to perform antibody identification, phenotyping, and direct globulin test.
- Perform platelet apheresis procedure and routine blood donation on qualified donors.
- Perform infectious screening test on blood donors.
- Perform blood components from whole blood to FFP, Platelet and cryoprecipitate.
- Perform phlebotomy techniques such as routine venipuncture and for blood donation.
- Equipment /Machines Operated
- Architect i1000SR
- Immucor Gamma Echo Galileo
- Heraeus Cryofuge 6000i
- Haemonetics MCS+ Apheresis System
- OrthoBiovue System
- Helmer quick plasma thawer
President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital
Iba, Zambales
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Perform blood extraction and other specimen collection technique to include pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures and patient care.
- Ensure quality control of laboratory procedures and equipment functionality.
- Perform troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
- Perform and interpret results precisely and concisely. Demonstrating keen ability to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Execute and analyze all routine tests in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Clinical Microscopy and Serology.
- Equipment /Machines Operated
- Mindray Hematology analyzer
- Easyltye Electrolyte Analyzer
- Cobas c111 Analyzer
- BacT/ALERT ssyetem
Education
Bachelor - Medical Laboratory Science
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines01.2012
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President Ramon Magsaysay State University
Iba, Zambales01.2008
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Liozon Elementary School
Liozon, Palauig, Zambales01.2002
Skills
- Maintain timely and accurate computerized data entry Have knowledge in using LIS like SOFTLAB, SOFTBANK and EPIC BEAKER
- Has more than eight years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Have rotated in different sections of the laboratory: Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microscopy, Blood Bank and Transfusion Services, Serology and Immunology
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, pathologists, physicians and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care
- Consistently commended for timely, precise and accurate completion of assay for patient testing in all areas of the laboratory
- Passionate, determined and self-motivated with strong initiative
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a pressured environment
- Ability to work under pressure in a medium to large volume of samples
Certification
- American Society for Clinical Pathology International – Clinical Laboratory Scientist October 2026-License Number 9837
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist ( Louisiana ) December 2026 - License Number: 330934
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist ( California ) April 2027 - MTA 02484426
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank Campus
06.2022 - Current
Blood Bank Technologist
Metropolitan Medical Center
09.2019 - 05.2022
President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor - Medical Laboratory Science
Saint Louis University
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President Ramon Magsaysay State University
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Liozon Elementary School