STEFANY ISABEL A. AGUAS
North Port,USA
Summary
Experienced Blood Bank Coordinator skilled in optimizing section operations and improving team performance. Highly organized, reliable, and adaptable with strong management abilities. Demonstrates exceptional communication and analytical skills, specializing in Blood Bank operations. Capable of handling multiple tasks under pressure and time constraints. Committed to contributing to team success and further developing professional skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Blood Bank Section Coordinator
HCA FL Fawcett Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Provide feedback and updates to the Laboratory Director on overall Blood Bank operations.
- Ensure compliance with CAP regulatory standards, confirming department operations meet safety requirements.
- Perform quality control and maintenance, validation and calibration on all Blood Bank equipment and reagents.
- Manage department inventory system to maintain adequate supplies, minimizing shortages and facilitating timely service delivery.
- Prioritize, perform, and/or delegate routine and stat testing, and analyze results based on accurate patient information and department policies and procedures.
- Implement training and mentor staff on best practices for laboratory techniques and equipment usage providing consistency in procedures and protocol.
- Assess and improve staff competency and identify areas of professional development through CAP proficiencies and performance evaluations.
- Review and complete all required records / documentation of patient results using Meditech Magic LIS system.
- Participate as a CAP Inspector Team Member and continuing education programs.
Medical Technologist II - Generalist
HCA FL Fawcett Hospital
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Conduct complex laboratory tests to diagnose and monitor patient conditions.
- Maintain accuracy and reliability of test results through rigorous quality control procedures.
- Follow laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and use good judgment and analytical thinking in correlation and interpretation of patient results.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments such as Siemens Vista for Clinical Chemistry, Sysmex XN 1000 for Hematology, Sysmex CA1500, CA660, ACL Top 350 and PFA100 for Coagulation, Beckman Iris IChem Velocity and Iris IQ200 for Urinalysis, Immucor Echo Lumena Blood Bank analyzer, I-Stat, Abbott and Sofia instruments.
- Complete all required records / documentation of patient results in Meditech Magic LIS system.
- Participate in CAP proficiency testing according to instructions and complete within the allowable timeframe.
Blood Bank Technologist
Sun Coast Blood Bank
11.2008 - 10.2018
- Performed routine and specialized pre-transfusion and diagnostic testing.
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Performed quality control and maintenance, validation and calibration of laboratory equipment and reagents for optimal functionality and longevity.
- Operated Immucor Galileo and Echo Blood Bank analyzers.
- Management of blood product inventory and assurance of proper storage.
- Utilized Safe Trace TX laboratory software systems for efficient record-keeping and data analysis, streamlining workflow processes within the department.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
Medical Technologist - Generalist
Chong Hua Hospital
01.2008 - 07.2008
- Performed routine and complex laboratory procedures in all laboratory sections (i.e., Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, Blood Bank, Microscopy, Blood Gas Analysis, and Histology).
- Operated laboratory equipment / instrumentation (i.e., Vitros 250 Dry Chemical analyzer, Cobas Integra 700 and 800, AVL 9180 Electrolyte analyzer, Sysmex Xt – 1000i, Bayer Advia 120, Cobas Core I and II etc.).
- Responsible for the accuracy, interpretation and reporting of all test results.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment and quality control for all reagents.
- Attention to detail and adhere to written government and hospital protocols.
Medical Technologist -Generalist
Sto. Niño Diagnostic Clinic
10.2004 - 12.2007
- Utilized variety of laboratory procedure involving highly complex analytical methodology and techniques in Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microscopy, Immunology, Blood Bank and Histology.
- Operated laboratory equipment (i.e., Coulter Counter, Biosystem BTS 310, Microlab 300, Elite electrolyte, Stat fax 1100 plate reader, Organon Technika Washer 340, etc.) consistent with SOP and manufacturer's manual.
- Performed routine maintenance, calibrations, and quality control of laboratory instrumentation and equipment within predetermined time schedule, recognizing errors, responding in an appropriate manner and documenting completion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Silliman University
03.2004
Skills
- Effective team leadership
- Safety oversight
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical problem-solving
- Skilled in managing multiple tasks
- Responsive to new challenges
- Excellent communication
Certification
- FL State License - Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, August 2026
Molecular Pathology Technologist
Microbiology Supervisor
Serology Supervisor
Clinical Chemistry Supervisor
Hematology Supervisor
Immunohematology Supervisor
- American Medical Technology (AMT)
- Philippines Professional Regulations Commission Board of Medical Technology
Timeline
Blood Bank Section Coordinator
HCA FL Fawcett Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Medical Technologist II - Generalist
HCA FL Fawcett Hospital
09.2019 - 06.2021
Blood Bank Technologist
Sun Coast Blood Bank
11.2008 - 10.2018
Medical Technologist - Generalist
Chong Hua Hospital
01.2008 - 07.2008
Medical Technologist -Generalist
Sto. Niño Diagnostic Clinic
10.2004 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Silliman University
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