Tran Ngo
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced ASCP-certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) with a strong background in clinical laboratory operations, quality assurance, microbiology, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in leading laboratory teams, implementing process improvements, and troubleshooting technical issues for efficient and accurate diagnostic testing. Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff, oversee technical procedures, and contribute to policy development. Seeking a Lead Medical Technologist role at Harris Health System to leverage strong leadership skills and technical expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Texas Children's Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- Assist with daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with CAP, CLIA, and ASCP standards
- Optimize workflow efficiency and refine SOPs for regulatory compliance
- Troubleshoot and maintain advanced Microbiology laboratory instruments (Vitek, Genexpert, Bactec Virtuo, Accelerate, Verigene, Eplex)
- Conduct staff training sessions to ensure all personnel maintain current knowledge of laboratory techniques and equipment
- Collaborate with physicians and medical teams to ensure accurate test results and timely reporting for patient care
- Act as a point of contact for junior technologists, assisting with troubleshooting and laboratory workflow optimization
- Serve as a trainer for new hires, ensuring proper adherence to laboratory safety and testing protocols
- Key Achievement: Assisted in developing new procedures for antimicrobial susceptibility testing, improving accuracy and turnaround times
- Key Achievement: Led an initiative to standardize microbiology workflows, reducing sample turnaround time by 15% and improving test accuracy
Student Intern (Clinical Rotation)
St. Luke's Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Gained hands-on experience in hematology/coagulation, urinalysis, blood bank, microbiology, and chemistry sections
- Hematology/Coagulation- QC and QA, smear preparation/examination, manual WBC differentials of blood and bone marrow smears, manual cell counts of blood and body fluids utilizing the Neubauer hemocytometer, reticulocyte counts, sedimentation rates, microhematocrits, semiquantitative FSP and D-dimer, PT/PTT/TT studies with fibrometer, automated CBC/differentials with Sysmex SP 1000, and Stago
- Urinalysis- Specimen processing and handling with QC and QA procedures using Clinitek Atlas, microscopic examination of urine sediment
- Microbiology – primary and subculture preparation/examination, slide preparation/examination, pathogen identification via Maldi and other biochemical tests, drug susceptibility testing via Kirby-Bauer method and E-Test, automated culture analysis via Vitek
- Chemistry- specimen processing and handling using the following analyzers Simense BN II, Immulite, X-Pand, Beckman Coulter, Stago
- Blood Bank- Performed ABO grouping, Rh (anti-D/weak D) typing, type and screen, RBC phenotyping, routine crossmatching, DAT, antibody elution, antibody identification, resolution of ABO discrepancies, cord blood workup, donor processing, and component preparation
- Assisted in maintaining laboratory accreditation by following QA/QC protocols
Lab Technician
Texas A&M Health Science Center
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Conducted chemical sample analysis utilizing spectrophotometry and chromatography
- Ensured proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment to uphold safety and accuracy standards
- Managed inventory and reagent preparation, ensuring continuous laboratory operations
- Supported research projects by developing and validating laboratory methodologies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Sciences
University of Texas MD Anderson School of Health Professions
Houston, TX08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2018
Skills
- Clinical Laboratory Leadership
- Staff Training
- Quality Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Laboratory Information Management Systems
- Process Improvement
- SOP Development
Certification
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), ASCP, 08/31/26
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Texas Children's Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Student Intern (Clinical Rotation)
St. Luke's Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
Lab Technician
Texas A&M Health Science Center
11.2016 - 05.2018
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), ASCP, 08/31/26
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Sciences
University of Texas MD Anderson School of Health Professions
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Texas A&M University
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