Rodolfo Jr Seletaria
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dynamic Histotechnologist with extensive experience at NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City, excelling in embedding and microtomy. Proven ability to enhance lab productivity through effective troubleshooting and adherence to safety protocols. A resourceful team leader committed to regulatory compliance and continuous education, ensuring high-quality histology results for accurate diagnoses and Quality-focused Medical Lab Technologist with 10 years of progressive experience and excellent clinical skills gained through hands-on experience within one of the largest health service providers in the Philippines. Perform all laboratory tests and procedures with expedience, attention to detail and optimum quality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Histotechnologist
NMC Royal Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Played an active role in troubleshooting equipment issues as they arose, minimizing downtime while maximizing resource utilization within the lab setting.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination, ensuring optimal slide quality for accurate diagnoses.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Maintained adequate stock and supplies to perform procedures and prepare reagents.
- Promoted integrity of equipment function and assay systems by maintaining quality assurance standards.
- Executed histologic techniques to patient specimens to facilitate pathological diagnoses.
- Leveraged automated equipment. to perform immunohistochemistry staining techniques.
- Ensured accurate testing results by maintaining high-quality histology slides for pathologists'' review.
- Maximized lab productivity through meticulous maintenance of equipment and instruments.
- Contribute in preparation and success of JCI, ISO 15189 and local DOH audits
- Contributes to making revisions of SOP's, Official form and Education Material
- Perform special staining procedures and immunohistochemical staining.
- · Make sure lab performance is on or above par in UKNEQAS, RCPA and other EQA’s. Make sure that all areas of histopahology (i.e. Sample Receiving, Grossing, Embedding, Cutting, Staining, Special procedures, Cytology, Records and Documentation) are working properly and issues are resolved immediately.
- Act as Department Safety Officer.
- Contributes in preparation of Department Risk Register and ensures that all Histopathology staff are following the OSHAD guidelines.
- Prepares Inter Laboratory Departmental review of cases (EQA) to be sent to NMC Specialty Dubai.
- Receives and prepare Inter Laboratory Departmental review of cases (EQA) received from NMC Specialty Dubai
- Scanning of slides in Philips Digital Pathology Machine in preparation for Inter Laboratory Departmental review of cases and for Tumor Board discussion.
Medical Technolgist
Philippine Heart Center
03.2007 - 06.2017
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, histopathology, clinical microscopy, special chemistry and microbiology departments.
- Clinical Microscopy Assistant Section Supervisor. Participates in validation and verification of Clinical Microscopy machines and procedures. Manage Clinical Microscopy Internal and External quality control (EQAS) and prepares corrective action if needed.
- Routinely performed the duties of assisting pathologist with grossing, loading the processor, embedding, orienting tissue, accessioning, embedding, microtomy, routine H&E staining, perform special stains, IHC staining, processing, and preparing the tissue for the histological process, labeling and turning out slides, filing, QC on all chemicals and equipment, and assisting in Accreditation Canada International inspection preparations.
- Collect and prepares specimens and perform, laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Verify, record and report lab results on all performed tests. Ensure compliance with government requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area.
- Performs Gram staining, AFB staining, KOH preparation, India ink staining, culture and sensitivity testing.
- Performs CBC, Coagulation test like PTT and PT, Peripheral and morphological examination of blood smears and preparation and analysis of CSF, Pleural, Pericardial and Peritoneal fluids.
- Does Broad-spectrum compatibility testing to detect incompatible antibodies, Direct and Indirect coombs test and carries out screening tests for donors including HBS, HIV, HCV, RPR, drug assays and malarial screening.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in the Laboratory field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Ensured that proper handling and disposal of biological and hazardous waste material was implemented.
- Successfully trained and supervised interns, trainees, and newly hired staff to become highly efficient and independent in clinical and anatomic pathology.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Emilio Aguinaldo College
Ermita, Manila Philippines03-2005
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Teamwork orientation
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Continuing education commitment
- Very skilled Histotechnologist, very proficient in embedding and microtomy, Histopathology equipment
- Independent worker
- HAZMAT training and Fire and Safety Officer
- Professional, mature and effective team leader
- Resourceful, skilled problem solver and troubleshooter
- Energy and supply conservation savvy
- Strong medical and work ethics
Languages
English
Tagalog
Timeline
Histotechnologist
NMC Royal Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2022
Medical Technolgist
Philippine Heart Center
03.2007 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Emilio Aguinaldo College
License
Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines)
License no. 0049993
Professional Title: Registered Medical Technologist
Department of Health (DOH-HAAD)
License No. GT21565
Professional Title: Medical Laboratory Technologist
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