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Tibebe Bayleyegn

Walnut Creek,CA

Summary

Talented Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS: MTA-02276709) (ASCP: 6749) with fifteen years of experience analyzing specimens and delivering speedy results to propel health outcomes for patients. Meticulous when completing activities such as documenting test findings, maintaining test equipment and driving quality control. Prompt and professional when communicating with clinical staff to deliver test results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinica Lab Scientist

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
05.2023 - Current
  • operated and maintained Cobas 6000 and Phadia, Bio rad D-10, Gem5000, Osmopro.
  • Maintained and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to streamline use.
  • Oversaw instrument availability, supply inventory and restocking measures to maintain nonstop operations.
  • Verified report accuracy by assessing statistics, specimen identification and critical values.
  • New lot validation of kits and reagents

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Ventura County Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Performed and documented preventive maintenance and quality control practices, noting best corrective action to remediate issues.
  • Conducted testing based on process guidelines, improving experiment efficiency.
  • Collaborated with laboratory staff to ascertain group needs and improve test accuracy..
  • Cleaned and calibrated laboratory equipment.
  • Supervised or instructed new technicians on laboratory protocols.
  • Conducted blood tests for transfusions.

Medical Technologist III

Medstar Washington Hospital Center
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Reviewed test results to confirm accuracy and diagnosed causes behind irregular findings.
  • Planned and carried out regular maintenance on equipment by following procedures and manufacturers' guidelines.
  • Conducted and evaluated quality control measurements to maintain equipment performance.
  • Trained, coached and oversaw daily work of medical lab technicians.
  • Evaluated blood and body fluid smears for any abnormal findings
  • Conducted cell counts, differentials and PH on CSF, serous fluids and BAL samples
  • Performed specific gravity on body fluids using Refractometer
  • Performed Urine and Serum Osmolality tests on ProOsmo

Medical Technologist II

Quest Diagnostics
06.2017 - 06.2022
  • Performed immunological assays; ANCA, ANA, Reticulin
  • Supported quality control processes by monitoring activities and reporting.
  • Troubleshooted procedural problems and occurrences
  • Used microscopes and cell counters to perform assigned tasks.
  • Awarded as best Service driven employee of 2019
  • Operated fully automated Euroimmune IFA machine

Medical Technologist II

Inova Fairoaks Hospital
02.2018 - 12.2021
  • Performed Quality control and troubleshooting
  • Conducted CAP testing and internal competencies
  • Conducted multiple tasks simultaneously using automated instruments
  • Demonstrated great ability to work under stressful conditions and high pressure
  • Monitored TAT and assessed QC results
  • Prioritized STAT samples and communicated results

Medical Technologist II

Patient First Urgent Care Center
06.2017 - 12.2018
  • Performed careful patient identification and specimen collection
  • Conducted and evaluated quality control measurements
  • Conducted multiple tasks at once using instruments and manually
  • Demonstrated great ability to work under a tight work environment
  • Communicated with physicians and Nurses to discuss lab test findings, procedures and other relevant information
  • Planned and carried out regular maintenance on equipment

Expert Medical Technologist

St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College
08.2009 - 07.2016
  • Performed different manual and automated tests in Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Urinalysis, Blood Banking and Microbiology depts
  • Developed internal QC protocol and procedures
  • Operated different high throughput instruments
  • Reviewed test results such as delta checks, critical values and other quality issues
  • Monitored TAT of results
  • Created very pleasant work environment

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Jimma University, College of Health Sciences
Jimma;
07.2006

Skills

  • High Complexity Testing
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Detail Oriented
  • Critical Thinking
  • Technical Documentation
  • Reagent Preparation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Timeline

Clinica Lab Scientist

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
05.2023 - Current

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Ventura County Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2023

Medical Technologist III

Medstar Washington Hospital Center
03.2022 - 11.2022

Medical Technologist II

Inova Fairoaks Hospital
02.2018 - 12.2021

Medical Technologist II

Quest Diagnostics
06.2017 - 06.2022

Medical Technologist II

Patient First Urgent Care Center
06.2017 - 12.2018

Expert Medical Technologist

St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College
08.2009 - 07.2016

Master of Science - Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Addis Ababa University

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Jimma University, College of Health Sciences
Tibebe Bayleyegn