Edcel F. Santacruz
RMT, MLS (ASCPi) CM
San Andres
Summary
Medical professional with solid foundation in laboratory management and diagnostic accuracy, ready to excel in leadership role. Proven track record in overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing procedural efficiencies. Focused on fostering team collaboration and achieving consistent results, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in delivering quality outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Chief Medical Technologist
MedExpert Clinics and Diagnostics Inc.
09.2024 - Current
- Improved interdepartmental communication by establishing protocols for timely information sharing between clinical staff members and the lab team.
- Coordinated laboratory services during emergency situations, ensuring rapid response times and efficient test result delivery.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to identify and implement opportunities for process optimization.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care and outcomes through accurate diagnostic testing.
- Ensured data integrity through meticulous record-keeping practices, enabling accurate tracking of test results over time.
- Managed the implementation of quality control measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Machines handled were mindray BS-120, mindray BC 3000 plus, medical system MS-H630 hematology analyzer, Wondfo hba1c analyzer.
Hematology supervisor
Al Borg Diagnostics
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Hematology supervisor
- Send out unit staff-in-charge
- Molecular unit staff-in-charge
- Phlebotomy unit staff-in-charge
- Performs routine testing in Clinical Chemistry section.
- Assists in preparing and planting of samples in Microbiology unit.
- Performing daily quality control and calibrations of machines in Hematology unit.
- Perform phlebotomy for walk in patients.
- Prepares send-out samples and monitors the result from referral laboratories (Quest Diagnostics, Bioscientia and Biomnis).
- Machines handled were Cobas c311, Cobas 6000, Cobas Integra 400 plus, Beckman Coulter DxH 500, Symex XN-1000, Sebia minicap flex, Sebia Capillary 2, PCR Quantstudio 3, Bio-Rad CFX96.
Hematology staff in-charge
Taytay Doctors Mutispecialty Hospital
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Hematology staff in-charge
- Blood Bank staff-in-charge
- Prepares specimen for analysis.
- Interprets, records, releases and signs out laboratory results.
- Performing daily quality control and calibrations of machines in Hematology and Clinical Chemistry section.
- Machines handled were Sysmex XS 1000i, Sysmex XN 550, Sphera, Biolis 24i, Lifotronic ECL8000, Lifotronic GH 9000plus, Goldsite GPP 100, i-Sense Hba1c Analyzer.
Hematology staff in-charge
Taytay Doctors Mutispecialty Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Hematology staff in-charge
- Blood Bank staff-in-charge
- Prepares specimen for analysis.
- Interprets, records, releases and signs out laboratory results.
- Performing daily quality control and calibrations of machines in Hematology and Clinical Chemistry section.
- Machines handled were Sysmex XS 1000i, Cobas c111, Sphera, Behnk Elektronik Thrombotimer.
Education
Secondary -
Siena College of Taytay
Taytay, Rizal 01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Far Eastern University
Sampaloc, Manila 01.2010 - 01.2014
Skills
Documentation accuracy
Patient safety
Laboratory management
Diagnostic testing
Specimen analysis
Interdepartmental collaboration
Equipment testing and calibration
Training
- PAMET-Batangas scientific seminar about Allergy Testing, Antibody Screening and Identification and Management of Transfusion Reactions, 06/01/15
- SYSMEX XS-1000i with sampler refresher training, 08/01/15
- 3RD Continuing Professional Development Seminar for 2015 about Peripheral Blood Smear and Optimizing Hematology Reliability through Optical Technology, 09/01/15
- 52ND PAMET Annual Convention, 11/01/16
- 2ND Continuing Professional Development Seminar and workshop in transfusion medicine, 03/01/17
- 14TH PAMET South Luzon Regional Conference, 03/01/17
- Urinalysis: from tradition to automation, Quality Improvement in Urinalysis, Laboratory Correlations in the diagnosis of Renal Disease, 05/01/17
- Continuing Professional Development Webinar: Persistence and strength in times of COVID-19 Pandemic, 04/01/21
- Training in Specimen Collection through Oral and Nasal swabbing for SARS-Cov-2 Virus with proper donning and doffing procedures of Personal Protective Equipment, 04/01/21
- Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) for LGUs and Hospital, 07/01/21
- Discussion on Chronic Kidney Disease, 07/01/21
Licenses And Affiliations
- Philippine Medical Technology Licensure Examination, 03/01/15, PRC License No. 68295
- Philippine Red Cross, volunteer, 01/01/15, present
- Philippine Association of Medical Technologist, Board Member-Rizal Chapter, 01/01/17, 12/31/18
- NHRA License, 10906908
Certification
Professional Regulation Commission - Licensed Medical Technologist
References
Dr. Amany Fayez
Laboratory Director-Bahrain
Phone: +973 3316 1137
Email : a.fayez@alborgdx.com
Mary Faith Veluz,RMT,MLS (ASCPi)CM
Medical Technologist
Phone: +1 (806) 601-6260
Email : faith14veluz@gmail.com
Timeline
American Society for Clinical Pathology - International Laboratory Scientist
11-2024
Chief Medical Technologist
MedExpert Clinics and Diagnostics Inc.
09.2024 - Current
National Health Regulatory Authority - Licensed Laboratory Technologist
07-2022
Hematology supervisor
Al Borg Diagnostics
06.2022 - 06.2024
Hematology staff in-charge
Taytay Doctors Mutispecialty Hospital
07.2020 - 03.2022
Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners-Licensed Laboratory Technologist
12-2017
Hematology staff in-charge
Taytay Doctors Mutispecialty Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2018
Professional Regulation Commission - Licensed Medical Technologist
03-2015
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Far Eastern University
01.2010 - 01.2014
Secondary -
Siena College of Taytay
01.2006 - 01.2010
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