NNAEMEKA CHRISTIAN IKEGBO
Newport News,VA
Summary
Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with nine years of progressive experience in laboratory medicine, showcasing exceptional proficiency in executing both basic and complex analyses across hematology, microbiology, chemistry, coagulation, parasitology, serology, PCR, SOP development, and equipment maintenance with remarkable accuracy and efficiency, consistently adhering to established laboratory protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
02.2025 - Current
- Execute daily decontamination of work benches, perform QC and calibration to maintain safety standards, and ensure analyzers are functioning effectively for quality outcomes.
- Leverage the EPIC Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for tracking ordered specimens awaiting receipt, creating test orders as required, entering results, reviewing, and validating test findings.
- Verify specimen compliance with acceptance criteria, process for analysis, and store according to organization policy, preserving integrity.
- Maintain adherence to safety standards and regulations within laboratory practices, employing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), performing proper hand hygiene before and after tasks, and storing chemicals, reagents, and materials according to established policy guidelines.
- Troubleshooting technical issues to minimize downtime.
- Perform laboratory tests, including hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, and chemistry, to identify abnormal patient conditions using diverse specimens, such as blood, urine, and body fluid.
- Utilized Soft Bank LIMS and Ortho Visions analyzer to efficiently execute blood bank responsibilities, encompassing blood type and screen testing, antibody and antigen identification, fetal screening, and crossmatch to aid transfusion services.
- Engage in continuing education to enhance knowledge of laboratory techniques.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards including HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA requirements.
- Conducted multiple tests at once using automated equipment and computerized instruments.
- Provided technical support for other medical staff members regarding laboratory operations.
- Engage with healthcare professionals to evaluate test results, aiding in the formulation of effective treatment plans.
Principal Medical Laboratory Scientist
Analytics Medical Diagnostics Limited
Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Fostered strong working relationships among staff to accomplish organization’s goal.
- Employed systematic approach for handling patient specimens and conducting investigations, encompassing sample collection and processing for chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and molecular biology studies.
- Utilized Maxim LIMS for efficient documentation and record management.
- Conducted maintenance on all laboratory equipment and analyzers to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed quality control for every laboratory procedure to maintain high standards.
- Created and executed diverse Quality and Safety documents alongside laboratory team, adhering to national and international guidelines.
- Supervised laboratory staff and provided training on best practices.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay abreast of changes in the field.
- Supervised the collection, processing, analysis, reporting, storage, retrieval and disposal of specimens used in diagnostic testing processes.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (HOD)
Rhema Foundation Hospital
Kwali, FCT, Nigeria
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Executed comprehensive laboratory procedures including sample collection, processing, analysis, and documentation.
- Maintained and operated all laboratory equipment and analyzers to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted quality control for all laboratory procedures to uphold standards.
- Monitored daily temperature and machine maintenance charts to guarantee operational integrity.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for staff assessment and skill enhancement.
- Organized regular review meetings to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Managed effective utilization of all laboratory documents to streamline operations.
- Documented inventory accurately and coordinated timely procurement of necessary supplies.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (HOD)
Rise Clinic
Adazi Ani, Anambra, Nigeria
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Spearheaded overall operations of the laboratory, including safety, quality assurance, efficiency, and planning, following through to ensure that the departmental goals are achieved.
- Ensured the turnaround time (TAT) of samples processed in the lab was effective.
- Ensured that documents were properly filled out and utilized.
- Ensured specimens were properly collected and analyzed using SOPs.
- Timely preparation and submission of the report.
- Performed routine and specialized laboratory tests in blood chemistry, microbiology, serology, and hematology.
- Machine maintenance was constantly carried out on all equipment.
- Performed quality control for every laboratory procedure.
- Performed the daily temperature chart and machine maintenance chart in the laboratory.
- Ensured inventory was properly documented, and a timely request was placed to the procurement department for the purchase of out-of-stock commodities.
- Timely preparation and submission of the report was paramount.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (NYSC Intern)
Kwankwaso Cottage Hospital
Madobi, Kano, Nigeria
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Handled core responsibilities effectively, supporting the consistent delivery of laboratory services.
- Executed daily tasks efficiently, contributing to the seamless functioning of laboratory processes.
- Handled core responsibilities and daily tasks, supporting optimal laboratory function.
- Executed various diagnostic procedures effectively on inpatients and outpatients who visited the facility.
- Performed quality control for every laboratory procedure.
- Performed daily maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Assisted in the review of SOPs.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Intern)
Jos University Teaching Hospital
Jos, Plateau, Nigeria
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Daily decontamination of the workbench.
- Collection and preparation of specimens for analysis.
- Performed basic routine tests following the SOP and supervision from superiors.
- Performed daily maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Carried out daily temperature charting in the laboratory.
Education
Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science -
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Anambra, Nigeria07-2015
Skills
- Laboratory information systems
- Quality control and safety compliance
- Specimen analysis and processing
- Blood bank procedures
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Laboratory reporting and organization
- Problem solving
Certification
- Quality Risk Management Certification, (Cognicert Institute) 2024.
- Biosafety certification, (UFV University, Brazil) 2024.
- Advance Quality Laboratory Management System 2023.
- MLS (ASCPi), American Society for Clinical Pathology (Renewed) 2023.
- Visa Screen (CGFNS) 2022
- Nigerian Biological Safety Association (NiBSA) 2020
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2018
- License Medical Laboratory Science (MLSCN) 2017
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science 2015
- Diploma in computer applications (Joblee Computer Institute) 2006
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Riverside Regional Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Principal Medical Laboratory Scientist
Analytics Medical Diagnostics Limited
09.2021 - 11.2024
Medical Laboratory Scientist (HOD)
Rhema Foundation Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2021
Medical Laboratory Scientist (HOD)
Rise Clinic
01.2019 - 05.2019
Medical Laboratory Scientist (NYSC Intern)
Kwankwaso Cottage Hospital
11.2017 - 10.2018
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Intern)
Jos University Teaching Hospital
11.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science -
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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