Bianca Mae Ilan

Role: Bacteriology Section Head

• Gather more than 1000 culture and sensitivity results annually for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program (ARSP) reporting to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) unit and report isolated Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs).
• Participate in annual National External Quality Assessment Schemes (NEQAS).

Role: Generalist

• Officer-in-charge of inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Operate and maintain sophisticated instruments and equipment.
• Participate in quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing to meet customer needs.
• Orient and train newly hired medical technologists.
• Input clinical data and information in HCLAB (LIS) and BizBox (HIS) for storage and retrieval.
• Participate in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
• Established open lines of communication between lab personnel and clinical staff facilitating timely relaying of critical information.
• Increased accuracy in test results through meticulous quality control procedures and documentation.

Role: Phlebotomist

• Identify patient, collect and label specimens with correct information while complying with OSHA, Standard Precautions, and laboratory quality assurance policies.

• Collected and properly labeled around 50 specimens daily.
• Disposed of hazardous specimens in proper containers.
• Assisted in collecting and organizing laboratory data.
• Streamlined sample processing by effectively sorting, labeling, and storing specimens, as per established protocols.

• Trained and performed routine and special laboratory processes in Hematology, Blood Bank/Serology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Clinical Microscopy and Parasitology, and Histopathology and Cytology units.
• Gained sufficient knowledge and skills in performing phlebotomy procedures by performing venipuncture from approximately 30 patients daily, and in conducting a blood drive.
• Participated in continuous professional development opportunities, enhancing skills and knowledge within the field of medical technology.