Ma Girlie Celis
Medical Technologist
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal Hospital-National Guard-Dammam,Eastern Province
Summary
Dedicated Senior Medical Technologist experienced performing urinalysis, hematology and chemistry testing procedures in hospital settings. Well-versed in maintaining equipment, coordinating supplies and training junior team members.
Medical Technician with more than 17 years of industry experience including in-depth knowledge of compliance procedures and testing techniques for medical diagnosis and procedure support. Works with administrative leadership to oversee and optimize laboratory operations and routine procedures. Expertise in BestCare new Laboratory Information System, & Cerner Millenium Citrix Application.
Motivated medical professional with a demonstrated record of success in laboratory analysis of biological samples. Detail-oriented and systematic with a highly organized nature. Valid Saudi Commission For Health Specialties Certificate and a certified International Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP).
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Medical Technologist
Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Hospital
Dammam, Eastern Province
08.2004 - Current
- Performs duties in accordance with the Joint Commission of International Accreditation (JCIA), College of American Pathologist (CAP) and National Guard laboratory standards.
- Performs duties in compliance to hospital policies and safety standards.
- Performs day to day bench duties in the assigned section in accordance with the established SOPs.
- Performs and documents equipment functions and preventive maintenance.
- Participates in the continuing medical education (CME) activities.
- Performs and documents all required QC.
- Performs any work-related clerical duties.
- Maintains all records according to policy and procedure.
- Performs CAP proficiency surveys as applicable.
- Performs other duties as directed or assigned.
- Taking all calls, answers queries from ER, wards, ICU, NICU and monitor STAT delivered samples in the laboratory.
- Trained and mentored students and junior team members in laboratory protocols and compliance standards.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Identified test system abnormalities with potential for negatively affecting test performance or reporting and corrected issues.
Phlebotomist II
Al Immam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Hospital
Dammam, Eastern Province
08.2004 - 09.2006
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Sorting of specimen according to test priority.
- Delivery of specimen according to different sections immediately after entering in the computer(LIS) Laboratory Information System.
- Taking all calls, answers queries from Emergency Department, Wards, Intensive Care Unit, NICU and monitor STAT samples in the laboratory.
- Perform clerical and other duties as directed or assigned.
Medical Technologist Clinical Generalist
Immaculate Conception Hospital
Victorias City, Philippines, Philippines
09.1999 - 07.2004
- Clinical Microscopy- urinalysis and pregnancy testing.
- Clinical Chemistry- routine chemistry( basic screen, lipid profile, liver profile).
- Hematology- CBC, platelet count, ESR, peripheral smear, etc.
- Parasitology- fecalysis.
- Daily maintenance of equipments and inventory of reagents.
- Daily monitor of quality control (QC) for specified tests/equipments used.
- Managed routine laboratory operations and supervised employees.
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Established and monitored quality assurance programs and activities to maintain accuracy of laboratory results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis and results reporting.
Microbiology Lab Assistant
Provincial Health Office
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
09.1992 - 12.1993
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Colegio San Agustin- Bacolod
Benigno S. Aquino Drive, Bacolod City, Philippines 06.1986 - 05.1990
Skills
ClericalDeliveryInventoryPhlebotomyPoliciesQuality control
Hematology examinations understanding
Maintaining equipment
Chemistry testing
Microscopic techniques
Equipment calibration
Flexible & Adaptable
Maintenance & Repair
Analytical skills
Specimen collection
Affiliations
- Philippine Association of Medical Technologist (PAMET)
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Certification
ASCP Board of Certification
Timeline
Saudi Commission For Health Specilaties
08-2022
ASCP Board of Certification
11-2020
Professionall Regulation Commission
05-2020
Senior Medical Technologist
Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Hospital
08.2004 - Current
Phlebotomist II
Al Immam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Hospital
08.2004 - 09.2006
Medical Technologist Clinical Generalist
Immaculate Conception Hospital
09.1999 - 07.2004
Microbiology Lab Assistant
Provincial Health Office
09.1992 - 12.1993
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Colegio San Agustin- Bacolod
06.1986 - 05.1990