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Uzziel Mae Araos

Surprise,AZ

Summary

As a generalist, I am a passionate healthcare worker with 5 years of experience in different settings of laboratories, instruments/analyzers and computer systems.


I am skilled in performing, conducting and analyzing laboratory assays and resolving clinical and instrument problems.


I offer exceptional skills in performing and reporting clinical laboratory assays with precision and accuracy in keeping with different established policies and procedures.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TECHNICAL COORDINATOR

BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX
02.2025 - Current

LOCATION: 1111 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006

NUMBER OF BEDS: 746

SCHEDULE: 40 hours/week, Nights, Four 10 hour shifts


  • High-volume clinical laboratory. Level 1 Trauma Center.
  • Responsible for operational leadership and workflow oversight to the section/shift. Integrates comprehensive technical knowledge and clinical relevance into daily activity for the department. Responsible for complex problem solving of technical, computer, interdepartmental and quality issues.
  • Performs all duties of MLS duties as defined by the department, at a high level of competency.
  • Cooperates with supervisor in the completion of
    additional duties as assigned
  • Assists manager with competency testing and training
  • Gives input on technical performance of associates
  • Calibrates, operates, and maintains all instrumentation
    and equipment relative to the area. Documents all
    required Quality Controls, Quality Improvement, and
    preventative maintenance
  • Participates actively in continuing education to maintain
    and improve skills and knowledge.
  • Ability to cooperate and work with others, communicate
    and instruct effectively, and demonstrate knowledge of
    theory, principles and techniques of laboratory medicine
  • Exhibit an above average ability to perform independent
    technical and ethical decisions
  • Organize to perform multiple tasks at the same time
  • Supervises Medical Laboratory Scientists and Lab Assistants in the absence of the manager
  • Maintains proficiency in all technical procedures
    performed in the department and functions as a medical
    technologist in conjunction with other duties
  • Recognizes problems and deviations from normal,
    troubleshoots and identifies their causes, proposes
    solutions or alternative courses of actions, and resolves
  • Serves as a resource for associates when problems arise
  • Instructs and evaluates new associates in the
    theory and technique required for performance of general
    and special laboratory procedures
  • Contributes to a positive work environment by
    functioning as a team member


INSTRUMENTS USED:

  • Sysmex XN9000
  • Sysmex XN9100
  • Sysmex CellaVision DI60
  • Sysmex SP-10
  • Sysmex SP-50
  • SIEMENS Hematek
  • CYTYC TLiQ Analyzer
  • HemoCue
  • Roche Cobas 8000 (C502, C702, 801)
  • Roche Cobas 8100 Automation Line
  • Cobas p501
  • Radiometer ABL90
  • American Instruments Osmometer 3320
  • Sysmex UN3000/UN9000
  • Siemens Clinitek Advantus
  • ACL TOP 50 Coagulation Analyzer
  • TEG 5000
  • TEG 6s
  • VerifyNow
  • Whole Array of kit tests

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I

BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX
03.2023 - 02.2025

LOCATION: 1111 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006

NUMBER OF BEDS: 746

SCHEDULE: 40 hours/week, Nights, Four 10 hour shifts


  • High-volume clinical laboratory. Level 1 Trauma Center. Worked as a core lab MLS in Hematology, Urinalysis and other Body Fluids, Coagulation and Chemistry.
  • Performs all tasks according to the hospitals' Standard Operating Procedures
  • Performs various microscopic, chemical, and hematologic analyses as assigned


INSTRUMENTS USED:

  • Sysmex XN9000
  • Sysmex XN9100
  • Sysmex CellaVision DI60
  • Sysmex SP-10
  • Sysmex SP-50
  • SIEMENS Hematek
  • CYTYC TLiQ Analyzer
  • HemoCue
  • Roche Cobas 8000 (C502, C702, 801)
  • Roche Cobas 8100 Automation Line
  • Cobas p501
  • Radiometer ABL90
  • American Instruments Osmometer 3320
  • Sysmex UN3000/UN9000
  • Siemens Clinitek Advantus
  • ACL TOP 50 Coagulation Analyzer
  • TEG 5000
  • TEG 6s
  • VerifyNow
  • Whole Array of kit tests

CLINICAL LABORATORY SPECIALIST II

CREATIVE TESTING SOLUTIONS
12.2021 - 02.2023

LOCATION: 2424 W Erie Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282

SCHEDULE: 32 hours/week, Nights, three 12 hour shifts


  • High-volume blood bank laboratory. Blood testing and screening service with High Complexity Testing.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
  • Responsible for performing maintenance and routine testing of biological specimens in accordance with all applicable guidelines and procedures
  • Mainly sectioned in Viral markers and HLA testing.
  • Performs all tasks according to the hospitals’ standard
    operating procedures


INSTRUMENT USED:

  • Ortho clinical diagnostics (Verseia® Pipetter & Ortho® Summit Processor)
  • Gemini

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2020 - 10.2021

LOCATION: 6655 Alvarado RoadSan Diego, CA 92120

NUMBER OF BEDS: 302

SCHEDULE: 40 hours/week, Variable/Nights, five 8 hour shifts


  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Isolated, identified and prepared specimens for examination. Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
  • Trained and mentored new phlebotomists on best practices for sample collection and handling.
  • Performed kit testing, gram staining, blood and other body fluids culture plating in Microbiology department.
  • Performs all tasks according to the hospitals’ standard
    operating procedures

SHIFT MANAGER

JACK IN THE BOX
06.2016 - 08.2020

LOCATION: 5155 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

SCHEDULE: 40 hours/week,Nights, five 8 hour shifts


  • Helped employees operate productively and stay on task to meet business and customer needs. Increased overall team efficiency and productivity. Cross-trained in every store role to maximize operational knowledge. Mentored and supported new employees to maximize team performance.

Education

Bachelor's - Medical Laboratory Science

Pines City Colleges
Baguio City, Philippines
10.2014

Skills

  • Excellent multitasker with good communication, problem solving, critical thinking and attention to detail
  • Skilled at keeping work areas clean and equipment well-maintained
  • Work well under pressure and in high-volume environments
  • Experience with Bact/Alert, MicroScan Walkaway Plus System, Vitek 2XL, Vitek MS Prime

Certification

LICENSES CERT #

  • MLS(AMT) 2895534
  • NCPT(NCCT) 1086910
  • Basic Life Support-BLS 9657DC

LICENSE/S IN OTHER STATES

  • CALIFORNIA- CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST(Generalist) MTA-02507700
  • CALIFORNIA- CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN 1 CPT-02038950

Expertise

  • Cerner
  • Epic
  • Lifetrak


  • Sysmex Caresphere,
  • Instrument Manager by Data Innovations,
  • Unity Real Time,
  • Infinity Software
  • HemoHub Laboratory

Timeline

TECHNICAL COORDINATOR

BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX
02.2025 - Current

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I

BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX
03.2023 - 02.2025

CLINICAL LABORATORY SPECIALIST II

CREATIVE TESTING SOLUTIONS
12.2021 - 02.2023

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2020 - 10.2021

SHIFT MANAGER

JACK IN THE BOX
06.2016 - 08.2020

Bachelor's - Medical Laboratory Science

Pines City Colleges
Uzziel Mae Araos