Philip Gatem
El Cajon,California
Summary
Precise and knowledgeable Medical Laboratory Scientist with 6 years experience in general laboratory procedures, policy, processing, and testing. Has strong background on Molecular-diagnostic and serology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, and blood bank. Skilled multitasking with excellent clinical laboratory performance in conducting assays and resolving clinical and instruments problems. Work well under pressure and time constraints with high-functioning laboratory operations and ready to bring in 6 years of experience to challenge new role. Also, with current ASCP certification and excellent clinical laboratory skills. Successful at conducting and analyzing laboratory assays with high level of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Medical Technologist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
La Jolla, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Ensured accuracy of test results by monitoring quality control programs, calibrating equipment, and verifying procedures.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that all required tests were completed accurately and on time.
- Maintained records of patient data, test results, and other relevant information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assisted with training new medical technologists on proper use of lab equipment and techniques.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness prior to testing specimens in order to ensure accurate diagnosis or treatment plans.
- Performed complex technical tasks such as blood transfusions when needed.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies necessary for laboratory operations, ordering additional materials as needed.
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies.
- Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot instrument problems.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Naval medical Center
San Diego, California
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Technical expertise for the Molecular, Serology, Microbiology, urinalysis, and Blood Bank, 2019-current
- Performed hematology analyses including complete blood count and differential, coagulation testing, and body fluid analysis.
- Analyzed specimens for the presence of microorganisms using a variety of techniques such as culture, immunoassay, molecular diagnostics, and microscopic examination.
- Performs qualitative and quantitative complex testing in all the labs areas
- Performs preventive maintenance, calibration, quality control, and validation on the equipment in the laboratory
- Determine cause of unexpected results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems
- Evaluated and executed quality control and assurance measures to promote organization and workflow efficiency
- Anticipated and regulated supply needs for uninterrupted operations and testing
- Mentored students and new associates to build friendly, uniform work environment.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare administration
Central Michigan University
Associate of Science - Clinical laboratory
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics
Michigan State University
Associate of Science - General Associates Degree in Science
Lansing Community College
Skills
- Team management: Exceptional accuracy coordinating team members to optimize contribution in the work environment
- Quality control and assurance: Ensures that the final results reported by the laboratory are as correct and accurate as possible
- Instrument maintenance: Troubleshooting and maintain required documentation of activities
- Safety management: Promote laboratory safety of all time with a good work ethics to prevent cause of errors
- Training: conduct staffs and students training
- Specimen collection and processing: Processing over 600 samples/day
- Laboratory management: developed skill in staffs training and coaching
- Equipment Testing And Calibration
- Patient Care Documentation
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Lab Equipment Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Assisted in the testing and resulting of over 125,000 COVID-19 samples that identified 11,130 cases, 1,497 variants genotypes, and 467 respiratory pathogens during the COVID-19 pandemic surge.
- Successfully completed over ten College of American Pathologist surveys with 100% accuracy, and ensured the continuation of laboratory's accreditation.
- Cross trained in several areas of the department, and allowed for flexibility in schedule during decrease manpower.
- Conduct 30 trainings, showcasing microbiology, blood bank and Urinalysis equipment and capabilities onboard USNS Mercy to 300 laboratory professionals, which fostered good relationships with host countries.
Languages
- ENGLISH
- SWAHILI
- Dinka
Awards
- Top Performance Achievements Medal Award, 2022
- Good Conduct or Outstanding Achievement in Customer Satisfaction, 2018
Community Service
- South Sudan Healthcare organization, Fundraiser Coordinator, Raised over $70,000/year to support over 75,000 displaced persons by flooding in South Sudan, 2019-2022
- Reforestation, Planning native trees endemic to a region in Vietnam and Philippine, 2022
- Beach clean-up, Removal of plastics and metals debris's from the shoreline of Imperial Beach, 2021-2022
- Civic Minded, Homeless assistance and church Program, Strengthening the relationship between the Navy and surrounding community in San Diego
Hobbies and Interests
- Running with my son
- Watching wrestling
- Watching College football
- Like playing soccer
- Cooking for my family
Languages
English
Professional
Dinka
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Elementary
Arabic
Limited
Timeline
Lead Medical Technologist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Naval medical Center
08.2018 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Healthcare administration
Central Michigan University
Associate of Science - Clinical laboratory
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics
Michigan State University
Associate of Science - General Associates Degree in Science
Lansing Community College
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