Virna Allyson Blanco

• Reduced sample processing time with optimized workflows, resulting in faster diagnosis and treatment decisions for patients.
• Contributed to the development of new testing protocols, increasing the scope of services offered by the laboratory.
• Enhanced patient care by providing timely and accurate test results to clinicians for informed decisionmaking.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex clinical cases, leading to improved patient outcomes.

Monmouth Medical Center (02/2023 to 10/2023)

300 2nd Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Regional Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, 527-bed

Hematology, Chemistry, Immunology, and Microbiology

• Produced nightly quality control reports and updates to maintain accurate laboratory management records
• Completed DNA extractions and high-throughput sequencing assays via RT-PCR.
• Performed routine checks on sensitive lab equipment to achieve consistent and high-performing functionality
  

Chestnut Hill Hospitall (10/2023 to 01/2023)

8835 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Short term, acute care, 148-bed

Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Immunohematology

• Responsible for obtaining and accessioning specimens, performing clinical lab tests by standardized procedures, performing maintenance and interpreting results accurately within instrument reference ranges and linearity
• Performed molecular testing with moderate complexity via rapid diagnostic RT-PCR testing

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital (11/2021 - 09/2022)

1153 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Community teaching hospital, 171-bed

Lead Role in Hematology and Immuno/Chemistry

• Responsible for documenting and evaluating quality control measurements to maintain equipment performance
• Lead staff member in ensuring all sections of the lab comply with appropriate turn around time in a precise manner
• Performed automated immunoassay testing based on Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay (ELISA) for serology, immunochemistry, and antigen detection.
  

Winchester Hospital (12/2020 to 11/2021)

41 Highland St, Winchester, MA 01890
Community Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center, 229-bed

Hematology, Chemistry, and Immunohematology

• Checked for blood compatibility using crossmatching, antigen typing, and antibody identification.
• Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials, equipment, and producing quality control materials.
  

• Level 1 Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital, 1,011-bed
• Special training in MGH Yawkey Cancer Center
• Supervised, trained and directed medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
• Established and monitored quality assurance protocols and tasks to drive accuracy of laboratory results
• Evaluated blood, body fluids, and tissue samples to document findings for pathology interpretation
• Trained students and new hires
• Oversaw daily laboratory operations to ensure proper turnaround time

• A primary care, group practice, outpatient clinic.
• General medical technologist in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics
• Performed testing for highly complex infectious diseases via RT-PCR and ELISA, as well as immunology testing for vaccination titers.

• Medical Technology Intern awarded as Most Outstanding Intern and Team Leader of Batch 2017