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Noriebec Buca

Noriebec Buca

Farmington,USA

Summary

Accomplished medical laboratory scientist with 9 years of experience in maintaining safe and reliable lab environments. Delivering rapid turnaround times, prioritizing personnel safety, and ensuring diagnostic accuracy. Stay updated on emerging lab techniques and advanced diagnostic technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Strictly adhere to prescribed safety protocols and regulatory guidelines for lab operations and subject privacy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II

Parkland Health Center
06.2023 - Current
  • Worked as a Generalist with strong training in Phlebotomy and with extensive background on equipment maintenance, calibration and qc.
  • Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
  • Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
  • Prepares blood units and test for serologic Disease
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets related to accuracy, efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction metrics within the lab setting.
  • Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
  • Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
  • Improved patient care with timely and accurate processing of laboratory specimens.
  • Utilized molecular and genetic techniques to detect and diagnose diseases.
  • In charge of Lot ot lot and Parallel testing and reagents and kits received.
  • Performs Quality Control in test done in different sections and process unknown test samples for proficiency testing such as CAP samples.

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

ARTFERTILITY CLINICS, LLC
09.2020 - 05.2023
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
  • Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
  • Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
  • Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.
  • Performs Machine and reagent kits validation.
  • Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results.
  • Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

DR. TAHER HASSAN KHALIL CLINIC
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Worked as a Generalist in Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Immunoserology and Clinical Microscopy with extensive training in Phlebotomy.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Increased diagnostic accuracy through meticulous attention to detail during testing procedures and data analysis.
  • Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

BORBON GENERAL HOSPITAL INC.
12.2015 - 01.2019
  • Worked as a Generalist in Hematology , Blood Banking, Chemisty, Clinical Microscopy, Micobiolgy and Serology.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, participating in regular audits and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
  • Optimized workload distribution among team members, ensuring timely completion of tasks without compromising quality.
  • Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
  • Stayed current with industry advancements through regular attendance at professional conferences and workshops, applying learnings to daily practice.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
  • Performed comprehensive analysis of patient samples and generated detailed reports to inform medical staff of results.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Southwestern University
Cebu City, Philippines
05.2015

Skills

  • Generalist
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Phlebotomy
  • Computer Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking Abilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Chemistry

● Performs blood chemistry testing including blood glucose both fasting and random,

Lipid Panel, Renal Panel, Complete Metabolic Panel, Basic Metabolic Panel, Iron Profile, HbA1c, Urine Micro Albumin/Creatinine Ratio, Urine Electrolytes, Drug Screen , Body

Fluid Test.

● Performs Point of Care Arterial and Venous Blood Gas Testing.

● Perform Calibration and Linearity Testing

● Perform quality control and reagent preparations

● Instrument Daily, Weekly, Monthly Maintenance and Troubleshooting

● Machines Handled: Cobas C111, Cobas 5000/6000, DCA vantage analyzer, Easylyte-Electrolyte analyzer, Cobas e 411, i-STAT POC Analyzer.

II. Hematology and Coagulation

● Performs examination such as Complete Blood Count, Body Fluid Count (CSF,

Peritoneal, Pleural, Synovial Fluid), Manual Platelet count, Fecal Leukocyte count.

● Prepare blood and body fluid smear

● PT/INR, APTT, Fibrogen, D-DIMER Testing.

● Performs Daily, Weekly, Monthly Maintenance and Troubleshooting.

● Prepares sample and reagent needed and do daily quality control.

● Machines Handled: Mindray BC-5380,Sysmex XT- Hematology Analyzer, Coatron M2 and Siemens BFT II Coagulation analyzer, ACLTOP 500 Analyzer, Sysmex XN 1000

Analyzer

III. Immunology/ Serology

● Performs routine test including hormonal test( P4, E2, LH, FSH, Beta HCG, Testosterone, AMH, PRL) , Thyroid Function Test ( TSH , FT4, FT3)

● Performs Qualitative test such antigen-antibody detection for Dengue and

Typhoid fever, Rapid HIV, Legionella Pneumoniae, Streptococcus Pneumoniae, Group A Streptococcus, Rupture of Membrane Testing and Fetal Fibronectin Test.

● Machines handled: Cobas 6000 e601, BD Veritor Analyzer

IV. Blood Bank/ Transfusion Medicine

● Screens and collects blood from eligible donors, prepares blood components and performs serologic testing on collected blood units to ensure safe blood supply.

● Performs blood banking procedures such as ABO-Rh Blood typing and Cross-matching (Gel and Tube Method), DAT, Fetal Screen and Antibody Identification.

● Order and Retype Units Received from Red Cross.

● Performs various tests on collected blood such as HbsAG, HIV, Anti-HCV, Syphilis Test.

● Machines used: Ortho VISION Analyzer

V. Clinical Microscopy

● Performs physical, chemical and microscopic examination.

● Performs routine tests such as urine and fecal analysis.

● Performs basic semen analysis, wet mount, qualitative

pregnancy test, Synovial Fluid Crystal Identification and Ph Test.

● Prepares samples for CTNG Testing.

● Machines used: DxU 850m Iris Urine Analyzer, Aution Max AX-4030 Urine Analyzer, Clinitek Advantus Urine Analyzer.

VI. Microbiology

● Performs Gram staining, Acid Fast Bacilli Staining, Bacterial Identification and Culture Evaluation

● Media Selection and Preparation ( BAP ,Chocolate Agar, McConkey Agar, Salmonella Shigella Agar, etc.

● Performed Autoclave Sterilization of microbiology materials

● Direct Sputum Smear for Tuberculosis

● Performs Potassium Hydroxide Preparation (KOH Mount) for the identification of Fungal Elements and Spores.

● Proper Collection , Handling and Storage of Specimens

● Cepheid GeneXpert Clostridium Difficile, 4-in-1 (Influenza A and B, SarsCov, RSV), SarsCov2+ and MRSANxG PCR Testing

● Instrument Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting

● Quality Assurance andControl.

● Machines Handled:Cepheid GeneXpert Analyzer, BBL Crystal ID for Organism Identification, Biomerieux Vitek2 analyzer

Professional License and Certifications

MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist), ASCPi 

Ascp ID: 25645501

Expiry Date: December 2027


Medical Laboratory Technologist Department of Health, Abu Dhabi

License no. GT25384

Expiry Date: October 14, 2024


Medical Technologist

Philippine Medical Technologist 

Registration no: 0073370 

Expiry Date: December 6, 2025


Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)

License No. MTA-02419475

Expiry Date: July 11, 2026

Timeline

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II

Parkland Health Center
06.2023 - Current

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

ARTFERTILITY CLINICS, LLC
09.2020 - 05.2023

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

DR. TAHER HASSAN KHALIL CLINIC
04.2019 - 08.2020

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

BORBON GENERAL HOSPITAL INC.
12.2015 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Southwestern University
Noriebec Buca