THERESE ARJELIN PALMA
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Medical Technologist with over nine (9) years of experience and ASCPi certification. Skilled in performing complex laboratory testing, specimen analysis, and quality control while ensuring compliance with laboratory safety and quality standards. Experienced in operating advanced laboratory equipment, troubleshooting instrumentation, and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver accurate diagnostic results. Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in medical laboratory science.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Health Carousel, LLC
Assigned To Unity Point Health Cedar Rapids, IA
04.2025 - Current
- Perform routine and complex laboratory tests on human body fluids and tissues.
- Ensure accuracy of laboratory results to support diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Correlate clinical data and previous laboratory results and report discrepancies.
- Maintain and operate laboratory equipment and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Follow laboratory safety protocols and quality control procedures.
- Collaborate with laboratory staff and healthcare professionals to ensure timely patient care.
- Bed capacity of the hospital: 532
- Unit/Area: Laboratory
Medical Technologist
Teodoro B. Galagar District Hospital
Jagna, Bohol
12.2017 - 12.2024
- Conduct chemical and microscopic analysis of body fluids.
- Perform laboratory testing in Microbiology, Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microscopy, Immunology & Serology, and Blood Banking.
- Analyze blood cells using microscopy.
- Perform quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of results.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper calibration.
- Manage laboratory inventory and supplies.
- Safely dispose of hazardous and infectious materials.
- Communicate laboratory results to physicians and healthcare providers.
- Bed capacity of the hospital: 100
- Unit/Area: Laboratory
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Holy Name University
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines05-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cristal E-College
Panglao, Bohol, Philippines10-2011
Skills
- Quality Control Procedures
- Laboratory Techniques
- Specimen Collection and Analysis
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Detail-Oriented Laboratory Documentation
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
Certification
- Type of License: Registered Medical Technologist
- Country of Issuance: Philippines
- Date issued: 2017-09-14
- Expiration Date: 2026-04-21
- Other license, if any: International Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCPi)CM
Languages
Filipino
English
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Health Carousel, LLC
04.2025 - Current
Medical Technologist
Teodoro B. Galagar District Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cristal E-College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Holy Name University
Certifications
- ASCPi (American Society for Clinical Pathology – International)
- Certified Drug Analyst
Examinations taken and passed (Please check if any)
- Philippine MT board exam: Passed
- WES evaluation: Complete
- ASCPi: Passed
- Visa screen: February 24, 2023
- PTE Academic: October 17, 2022
Areas of Expertise/Specialization (please specify)
- Proficiency testing: Responsible for the facility’s annual Proficiency testing (from registration to analyzing samples to submission of results).
- Chemistry- Perform Monthly NEQAS cycle by BIORAD.
- Molecular test for TB- Perform GeneXpert testing for detection of tuberculosis on Cepheid’s GeneXpert System.
Declaration
I certify that the information provided in this Curriculum Vitae is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Therese Arjelin Palma
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