Osama Alrehaily
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Summary
Highly motivated Laboratory Specialist with over 3 years of experience in Blood Bank and Clinical Laboratory services. Experienced in immunohematology, pre-transfusion testing, crossmatching, antibody screening and identification, blood component management, and quality control. Proficient in operating automated laboratory systems, including the Grifols WADIANA Immunohematology System, with a strong commitment to patient safety, laboratory quality, and delivering accurate and timely diagnostic results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Laboratory Specialist | Blood Bank & Clinical Lab
Hayat National Hospital
Madinah, K.S.A
2024.02 - Current
- Perform laboratory testing in Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Serology, Immunology, Urinalysis, and Blood Bank according to established laboratory procedures.
- Operate the Grifols WADIANA Automated Immunohematology System to perform ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing (crossmatching), and result verification during Blood Bank rotations.
- Perform blood grouping, compatibility testing, blood component issue, and routine Blood Bank procedures while ensuring compliance with transfusion safety standards.
- Evaluate Quality Control (QC) results, perform calibration, and carry out routine preventive maintenance of laboratory analyzers and Blood Bank equipment.
- Monitor blood component inventory and ensure proper storage conditions, stock rotation, and expiry date management.
- Update Laboratory Information System (LIS) records, accurately document laboratory activities, and ensure timely reporting of critical results.
- Prepare reagents and participate in continuous quality improvement activities while maintaining compliance with laboratory policies and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory services.
Laboratory Specialist | Blood Bank
Knigdom Hospital & Consulting clinics
Madinah, K.S.A
2023.02 - 2024.01
- Performed blood donor screening, including medical history assessment, hemoglobin testing, donor eligibility evaluation, counseling, and whole blood collection.
- Processed blood donations into PRBCs, FFP, Platelets, and Cryoprecipitate, including component separation, leukoreduction, volume reduction, tubing segment sealing, and ISBT labeling.
- Performed ABO/Rh confirmation, G6PD testing for neonatal and pediatric transfusion, and Verax Platelet PGD® bacterial detection testing.
- Performed pre-transfusion testing including ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening and identification, DAT/IAT, elution studies, crossmatching, and compatibility testing.
- Issued blood components and managed emergency transfusion requests, including Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP) activation and Emergency O Negative release.
- Investigated transfusion reactions and maintained complete documentation in accordance with hospital transfusion policies.
- Performed routine Quality Control (QC), calibration, preventive maintenance, blood inventory management, and cold chain monitoring.
- Maintained accurate records using the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and timely transfusion services
Education
Bachelor Degree - Clinical Laboratory Science
College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University
Madinah, K.S.A 2017.09 - 2021.04
Saudi specialist laboratory license exam (SLLE) -
Saudi Commission For Health Specialties
Madinah, K.S.AStandardized Test For English Proficiency (STEP) - undefined
Qiyas
K.S.ASkills
- Blood Bank & Immunohematology
- Crossmatching & Compatibility Testing
- Antibody Screening & Identification
- Quality Control (QC)
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Grifols WADIANA System
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Teamwork & Communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support Course, Saudi Heart Association, Madinah, K.S.A, Jul 2021
- The Basic Infection Control Skills License program (BICSL), Taibah University, Madinah, K.S.A, Jul 2021
- Security and health safety in laboratories, Jan 2023
- Blood drawing skills and methods, Jan 2023
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
PROJECTS
College research with the topic title of "Other types of infection associated with COVID-19 patients", April, 2021.
Timeline
Laboratory Specialist | Blood Bank & Clinical Lab
Hayat National Hospital
2024.02 - Current
Laboratory Specialist | Blood Bank
Knigdom Hospital & Consulting clinics
2023.02 - 2024.01
Bachelor Degree - Clinical Laboratory Science
College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University
2017.09 - 2021.04
Standardized Test For English Proficiency (STEP) - undefined
Qiyas
Saudi specialist laboratory license exam (SLLE) -
Saudi Commission For Health Specialties