THERESA ANTOINETTE MELGAZO
BURLINGAME
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Laboratory Scientist with 26 years of hospital experience including a Regional Level II Trauma Center, demonstrating expertise in technical procedures and leadership. Recognized for excellence in teamwork and problem-solving, leading to significant enhancements in laboratory accuracy and efficiency. Adaptability and meticulous attention to detail have driven substantial improvements in quality control and overall operational productivity. Proven track record of implementing innovative solutions that optimize laboratory processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
University of California-San Francisco
03.2025 - Current
- Improved patient care by providing timely and accurate test results to healthcare providers.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering their growth as skilled clinical laboratory scientists.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
Staff Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist
Sutter-Mills Peninsula Medical Center
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously.
- Implemented strategies to ensure accuracy of test results through rigorous quality assurance processes.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards by actively providing feedback.
- Optimized productivity by streamlining workflow processes to reduce turnaround times for test results.
- Reviewed existing SOPs for laboratory operations and made recommendations for improvement.
- Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Traveler
Sutter-Mills Peninsula Medical Center
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Generalist
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER and RENOWN SOUTH MEADOWS MEDICAL CENTER
06.2016 - 02.2022
- Scientist lead or Tech-in-charge
- Chemistry and Immunochemistry Lead Scientist.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Key Operator for the Roche Cobas 8000, Roche Automation Line, and the Roche Cobas 6000 Analyzers
- Staff Scheduler
- Leadership QA Team member.
- Performed Administrative duties that included Staff Competency Evaluations, Standard Operating Procedures and Standards of Work development, Developed Quality Improvement Processes, QC Middleware builds in collaboration with hospital IT and vendors, Cost Analyses and Evaluations for The Chemistry and Immunochemistry Quality Control Supplies and Reagents.
- Competent in all areas of the Core Laboratory.
- Experience in Microbiology and Blood Banking.
Medical Technologist Generalist
NEOSHO MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2009 - 05.2016
- Blood Bank Quality Control Monitor.
- Competent in all areas of the laboratory including Microbiology, Blood Bank and phlebotomy.
- Provides technical training to staff and students.
- Prepares laboratory for regulatory accreditations.
- Performs administrative duties as assigned.
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Generalist
- Competent in all areas of the laboratory including Level II Trauma Transfusion Services.
- Provides technical training to staff and students.
- Prepares laboratory for regulatory accreditations.
- Performs administrative duties as assigned.
Medical Technologist Generalist
MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM (Mercy Fort Scott,KS and St. John's Hospital-Cassville,MO)
10.2003 - 06.2008
- Generalist
- Competent in all areas of the laboratory including Microbiology and Blood Bank and phlebotomy.
- Provides technical training to staff and students.
- Prepares laboratory for regulatory accreditations.
- Performs administrative duties as assigned.
Medical Technologist Generalist
LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
09.2002 - 10.2003
- Generalist
- Competent in all areas of the laboratory including Microbiology and Blood Bank and phlebotomy.
Medical Technologist
HI-PRECISION Laboratory
03.2001 - 08.2002
- Immunochemistry Supervisor
- Generalist.
Medical Technologist Generalist
CHONG HUA HOSPITAL
04.2000 - 03.2001
- Generalist
- Competent in all areas of the laboratory including Microbiology and Blood Bank and phlebotomy.
Medical Technologist
Philippine National Red Cross
10.1999 - 04.2000
- Performed collection, processing and preparation of all blood products including testing in compliance of the Greater Visayas Transfusion Regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Velez College
Cebu, Philippines05.1999
Skills
- Technical proficiency
- Collaborative teamwork
- Skilled in prioritizing concurrent responsibilities
- Analytical problem-solving
- Detail-oriented analysis
- Effective time management
- Effective organizational skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Laboratory compliance standards
- Adaptable mindset
- Consistent reliability
- Critical thinking
- Effective problem-solving abilities
- Strategic team guidance
- Flexibility in dynamic environments
Certification
- MTA-01001511: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist
- ASCP ID-25470562: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Timeline
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
University of California-San Francisco
03.2025 - Current
Staff Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist
Sutter-Mills Peninsula Medical Center
05.2023 - 03.2025
Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Traveler
Sutter-Mills Peninsula Medical Center
04.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER and RENOWN SOUTH MEADOWS MEDICAL CENTER
06.2016 - 02.2022
Medical Technologist Generalist
NEOSHO MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2009 - 05.2016
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2008 - 06.2009
Medical Technologist Generalist
MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM (Mercy Fort Scott,KS and St. John's Hospital-Cassville,MO)
10.2003 - 06.2008
Medical Technologist Generalist
LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
09.2002 - 10.2003
Medical Technologist
HI-PRECISION Laboratory
03.2001 - 08.2002
Medical Technologist Generalist
CHONG HUA HOSPITAL
04.2000 - 03.2001
Medical Technologist
Philippine National Red Cross
10.1999 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Velez College