Thermo Fisher Sorvall ST centrifuges, Beckman Coulter Allegra X-30, Helmer Scientific iSeries refrigerators/plasma freezers, Ortho Vision Analyzer, Immucor Echo Lumena
JOHN DENVER MARCA
Registered Medical Technologist
City of San Fernando
Summary
Dedicated and licensed Medical Technologist with a strong background in clinical laboratory diagnostics and public health surveillance. Expertise includes microbiology, hematology, blood banking, and outbreak response, supported by extensive experience in managing large-scale epidemiological databases. Proven track record of delivering accurate and timely reports to enhance patient care and support disease prevention initiatives. Committed to maintaining high standards of quality control and regulatory compliance while thriving in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
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Languages
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Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist II
Department of Health Ilocos Center for Health Development
01.2023 - Current
- Monitor and analyze disease trends to proactively identify outbreaks and assess public health risks.
- Collect, verify, and manage comprehensive epidemiological data from health facilities and communities to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
- Conduct thorough field investigations to evaluate disease outbreaks and implement effective control measures.
- Collaborate closely with healthcare providers and public health teams for timely reporting and management of notifiable diseases.
- Develop and implement innovative disease prevention and surveillance programs to enhance public health safety.
- Prepare and disseminate detailed surveillance reports and timely public health alerts to inform and protect the community.
- Offer training and provide technical support to healthcare staff on disease surveillance protocols to ensure high standards of practice.
- Conduct precise blood typing, crossmatching, and compatibility testing in accordance with established guidelines.
- Perform antibody screening and identification procedures with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Prepare, label, and issue blood products for transfusion, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Monitor and manage blood inventory efficiently to maintain adequate supply availability.
- Adhere to strict safety and quality control protocols when handling blood products to ensure patient safety.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of blood bank equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of donor and recipient information to uphold traceability and accountability.
- Analyzed test results for accuracy, ensuring compliance with quality control standards.
Medical Technologist
Manila Doctors Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted laboratory tests and analyses to support accurate patient diagnoses.
- Collaborated with medical staff to interpret test results and provide timely clinical insights.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Collected and reviewed patient medical histories to accurately interpret test results.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Increased efficiency by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Completed specimen collection and analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions, and quality assurance policies.
- Improved laboratory's response to pandemic-related challenges by adapting testing procedures and protocols swiftly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Lorma Colleges
San Fernando, Province Of La Union, Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
- Quality control procedures
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Laboratory equipment maintenance
- Specimen testing and analysis
- Specimen collection
- Specimen analysis
- Diagnostic testing
- Hematology proficiency
- Microbiology expertise
- Parasitology identification
- Microscopic technique
- pglebotomy
- Database management
- Outbreak response
- Specimen collection and handling
Accomplishments
- Achieved Training of Trainor by completing Respirator Fit Test Training with accuracy and efficiency.
- Trained on Basic Epidemiology Surveillance.
- Trained on Event Based Surveillance and Response.
- Trained on Epidemic-prone Disease Case Surveillance.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of Four staff members.
Additional Information
Technical Proficiency in Laboratory Equipment and Procedures
- Blood Bank: Skilled in operating Thermo Fisher Sorvall ST centrifuges, Beckman Coulter Allegra X-30, Helmer Scientific i.Series blood bank refrigerators/plasma freezers, Ortho Vision Analyzer, and Immucor Echo Lumena for serological testing and crossmatching.
- Microbiology: Experienced with Esco Airstream Class II biosafety cabinets, Thermo Scientific 1300 Series, Binder BD incubators, bioMérieux VITEK 2, BD Phoenix M50 automated ID/AST systems, and Astell autoclaves.
- Clinical Chemistry: Proficient in Beckman Coulter AU series (AU480, AU680), Roche cobas c 503/702, Siemens Atellica CH 930, Abbott Alinity c, and Shimadzu UV-1800 spectrophotometers.
- Hematology: Hands-on expertise with Sysmex XN series (XN-1000, XN-3000), Beckman Coulter DxH 900, Abbott CELL-DYN Sapphire, Horiba ABX Micros ES 60, and Stago STA Compact Max coagulation analyzers.
- Urinalysis: Competent in Sysmex UC-3500, Roche Urisys 1100, Siemens CLINITEK Novus, and Olympus CX23/Nikon Eclipse microscopy systems.
- Phlebotomy & Specimen Handling: Skilled in BD Vacutainer and Greiner Bio-One Vacuette systems; knowledgeable in specimen labeling, storage (Thermo Scientific -86°C freezers, Panasonic MDF series), and transport using Sarstedt/Medline carriers.
Software
Esco Airstream Class II biosafety cabinets, Thermo Scientific 1300 Series, Binder BD incubators, bioMérieux VITEK 2, BD Phoenix M50, Astell autoclaves
Beckman Coulter AU series (AU480, AU680), Roche cobas c 503/702, Siemens Atellica CH 930, Abbott Alinity c, Shimadzu UV-1800 spectrophotometers
Sysmex XN series (XN-1000, XN-3000), Beckman Coulter DxH 900, Abbott CELL-DYN Sapphire, Horiba ABX Micros ES 60, Stago STA Compact Max coagulation analyzers
Sysmex UC-3500, Roche Urisys 1100, Siemens CLINITEK Novus, Olympus CX23, Nikon Eclipse microscopy systems
Certification
Licensed Medical Technologist, Mar 2022-
Timeline
Medical Technologist II
Department of Health Ilocos Center for Health Development
01.2023 - Current
Medical Technologist
Manila Doctors Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Lorma Colleges
04.2001 -
References
- Jeunne Karmella Madamba, RMT, ASCPi
-Email address: karmellamadamba24@gmail.com
- Contact No.: +63 945-539-1887
- Allyssa Cachero-Cacho, RMT
-Email address: allyssacachero@yahoo.com
-Contact No: +63 936-929-4275