I am a seasoned Medical Lab Technician and have proven my worth in this domain with a 17 yearsof experience in one of the most prestigious Laboratories in Cameroon; The Sino-Cameroon Coorperation Hospital ( Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital Yaound).I Headed the Lab for the obtention of a 2-star recognition by the African Society for Laboratory Medicine.
.As a Biosafety officer , through constant education and sensitization on biosafety measures created a safe working environment .
.Boosted the performance of the Laboratory through great marketing strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
ASCP Certification(IN PROCESS)
Work History
Medical Labpratory Scientist (MLS)
Patient First Urgent Care
Silver Spring, Maryland
10.2023 - Current
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Medical Lab Technician
Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital Yaounde
02.2006 - 09.2023
2005 Phlebotomy: Skills in sample collection, conditioning and preservation
2006-2007 Hematology unit: great experience in, running and interpreting some basic tests as the full blood count, blood grouping, preventive Maintenance of the automated machines
In addition to this experience was gained in some coagulation test techniques just to name a few
Quality control techniques were also acquired
2007-2008 Biochemistry Unit: Running and interpreting some Biochemistry tests, quality assurance and quality controls
2008-2009 Serology/Immunology:
2009-2010 Blood bank: Skills acquired in blood collection and techniques of preparation of safe blood for transfusion
2010-2012 Bacteriology /Parasitology unit
2012-2015: Head of Bacteriology unit where innovations in the local production of sheep blood for the preparation of some special culture media was a major achievement to improve on the quality of culture media, also as the Focal person for the research program on Meningitis we accompanied the National Laboratory of Public Health in this research program
Focal person for Hospital hygiene in the laboratory, with this hygiene policies were elaborated and implemented for a safe working environment to the staff
Biosafety officer for the Laboratories from 2012 to 2023
Biosafety audits were done regularly to detect the loopholes in biosafety and improving on the safety measures in order to create a safe work environment
2015-2017: Head technician for the Anatomopathology laboratory
Where my major achievement was to raise the Laboratory from a progressive performance of 15% to 78% in terms of quality services in one year
Also boosted the financial performance of the Laboratory
2017-2023: Head technician of the Medical Biology Laboratory where the major achievement was that the Laboratory earned a 2 stars award in 2022 from the African Society for Laboratory Medicine in the accreditation process
Intern
Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital Yaounde
08.2003 - 10.2005
2 years Internship in clinical biology in Microbiology/Parasitology, Haematology, Biochemistry, Serology/Immunology, Blood Bank, Phlebotomy, Reagent Supply and stock management
Education
2years Intenship - clinical biology in Microbiology/Parasitology, Haematology, Biochemistry, Serology /Immunology, Blood Bank, Phlebotomy, Reagent Supply and stock management
Director of Medical Support at Patient First Urgent Care Center And Primary CareDirector of Medical Support at Patient First Urgent Care Center And Primary Care