Detail-oriented Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist well-versed in performing routine and special blood banking tests such as type and screen, crossmatching, antibody identification, elution, phenotyping, autoadsorption, titration and more. Personable, organized and diligent team-player with systematic approach to handling specimens and conducting assessments. Ready and eager to bring 16+ years of transfusion medicine experience to a new role.
Hi, I’m
Theresa Chapman
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
UCSF Medical Center At Mission Bay
Clinical Lab Scientist Specialist
08.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Demonstrated proficiency in routine blood banking testing methods. Experienced in immunohematology techniques including elution, autoadsorption, titer and phenotyping.
- Performed blood component reprocessing, including: splitting products, syringe preparation, plasma reduction, irradiation.
- Operated automatic analyzers: Galileo Echo and Grifols Erytra.
- Well versed in GUI and roll-and-scroll Sunquest Laboratory Information Systems.
- Wrote and validated SOPs and forms.
- Participated in CAP Surveys.
- Assisted with quality control tasks, preventative maintenance, quality assurance review, equipment repair, and routine document review.
- Performed various staff training and assessed staff proficiency.
- Communicated effectively with our supervisors, residents, medical directors, and clinical staff to provide timely and quality care for our patients.
UCSF Medical Center At Parnassus Heights
Clinical Lab Scientist
11.2010 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Tested clinical samples according to protocols and reported results within established turnaround time.
- Conducted wide range of blood banking tests, including special immunohematology techniques such as DTT Treatment and EGA Treatment.
- Operated Ortho Provue analyzer and performed anazlyer QC on night shift.
- Used Antigen Plus software for antibody workups.
- Performed Verax Platelet PGD testing.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
- Fulfilled duties and maintained proper documentation with regard to organ transplant compatibility and vessel storage and issue.
UCSF Medical Center At Parnassus Heights
Hospital Lab Technician I
09.2007 - 09.2009
Job overview
- Determined specimen acceptability and processed patient specimens for testing.
- After performing visual inspection of products, entered blood products into the Laboratory Infomation System.
- Issued products to patients, including to the operating rooms, and returned products to inventory as needed. Oversaw teardowns and inventory management on night shift.
- Fulfilled reprocessing duties including washing red blood cells, thawing frozen products, and pooling cryoprecipitate.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment. Answered phones and performed daily routine tasks to ensure smooth operation of the Transfusion Service.
Education
UCSF Clinical Lab Scientist Training ProgramSan Francisco, CA
California CLS License from Immunohematology
09.2010
University Overview
University of California - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science from Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
05.2007
University Overview
Skills
- Administrative Duties
- Fast and Accurate Testing
- Self Confident
- Quality Patient Care
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Due Diligence
- FDA/CAP/AABB Compliance
- Good Communication Skills
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist - 2010-present CA License MTD440
- Technologist in Blood Banking, ASCP (BB) 2010-present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Lab Scientist Specialist
UCSF Medical Center At Mission Bay
08.2015 - Current
Clinical Lab Scientist
UCSF Medical Center At Parnassus Heights
11.2010 - 08.2015
Hospital Lab Technician I
UCSF Medical Center At Parnassus Heights
09.2007 - 09.2009
UCSF Clinical Lab Scientist Training Program
California CLS License from Immunohematology
University of California - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science from Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
- Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist - 2010-present CA License MTD440
- Technologist in Blood Banking, ASCP (BB) 2010-present
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