NOLASCO TURQUEZA JR.
Quezon City
Summary
Highly skilled Laboratory Supervisor with proven experience in managing daily operations of clinical laboratories. Brought significant improvements to workflow efficiency, quality control, and regulatory compliance in previous roles. Strengths include strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Supervisor
HMC, INC.
Quezon City
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Generated monthly Quality Control reports
- Oversaw quality control initiatives to optimize laboratory performance
- Set and implemented successful laboratory policies covering hematology, clinical microscopy, parasitology, histopathology, drug testing, chemistry and immunology
- Evaluated and assessed lab equipment to resolve malfunctions and restore functionality
- Kept equipment in good working order and facilities clean, neat and organized
- Promoted and enforced compliance with regulatory agencies
- Received specimens and reviewed for quality, labeling and accessioning
- Evaluated test system performance and corrected issues to address underperformance
- Completed routine sample processing, validations and reagent QC runs
- Applied established policies and procedures to performed assays of biological specimens
- Prepared, stained, cover slipped and catalogued cytology specimens
Medical Technologist I
HMC, INC.
Quezon CIty
05.2010 - 05.2023
- Followed strict quality control procedures to deliver accurate test results
- Planned and carried out regular maintenance on equipment by following procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
- Communicated with physicians to discuss lab test findings, procedures and other relevant information
- Used microscopes and cell counters to perform assigned tasks
- Supported quality control processes by monitoring activities and reporting
- Assessed equipment regularly by conducting instrument function inspections and calibrations
- Conducted and evaluated quality control measurements to maintain equipment performance
- Reviewed test results to confirm accuracy and diagnosed causes behind irregular findings
- Evaluated body fluids and tissue samples to document findings such as normal or abnormal results
- Maintained safe work environment by wearing personal protective equipment
- Set up, cleaned and maintained laboratory equipment
- Operated, calibrated or maintained equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results
- Determined acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
- Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology or blood group
- Performed various tests on patients to assess needs and medication effectiveness
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines11.2009
High School Diploma -
Heart of Mary High School
Dolores, Abra, Philippines04.2004
Skills
- Specimen Analysis
- Inventory Control
- Lab Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Test Documentation
- Specimen Collection
- Policy Compliance
- Quality Control
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
- Specimen Processing
- Decision-Making
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Reagent Preparation
- Flexible Schedule
- Analytical Thinking
- Specimen Testing and Analysis
- Equipment Operation
- Safety Procedures
- Technical Documentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Sample Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Equipment Maintenance
- Infection Control
- Blood Sample Testing
- Specimen Tracking Software
- Specimen Preparation
- Detail Oriented
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Regulatory Compliance
- Critical Thinking
Languages
- Filipino (First Language)
- English
Internship
- Saint Louis University Hospital of the Sacred Heart, Baguio City, Philippines (November 2008 - May 2009)
- Saint Louis University Clinical Laboratories, A. Bonifacio Street, Baguio City, Philippines (May 2009 - November 2009)
Accomplishments
- Third Honorable Mention, Dolores Central School (2000)
- President, School Body Organization, Heart of Mary High School (2003-2004)
- Class Salutatorian, Heart of Mary High School (2004)
- Scholar, First Semester, Saint Louis University (2004)
Certification
- Registered Medical Technologist, Professional Regulations Commission (April 5, 2010)
- Seminar/Workshop on the Manual of Operations for Screening Drug Testing Laboratories (September 21-23, 2010)
- First Aid Training (October 12, 2012)
- Basic Life Support (October 23-24, 2012)
- Basic Training on Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy (March 12-16, 2018)
- Philippine Disease Surveillance and Response Training (June 15, 2023)
- Biosafety, Biosecurity and Biorisk Management Training (February 29, 2024)
Timeline
Laboratory Supervisor
HMC, INC.
06.2023 - 07.2024
Medical Technologist I
HMC, INC.
05.2010 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Saint Louis University
High School Diploma -
Heart of Mary High School
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