GOLDREX VALTHOR RIVERA Osita, MT, MLS (ASCPi)
Mexico
Summary
Medical Technology professional holding Bachelors degree in Medical Technology with 14 years Medical Laboratory Science/ Medical Technology experienced in various clinical core laboratory sections which includes Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microscopy, Body fluids and urinalysis, Immunology/Serology and Blood Transfusion services, and Bacteriology. As a healthcare provider, specialized and facilitate in the diagnosis, treatment and disease prevention adhere to patient safety and regulations provided by the local and International accreditation bodies such as College of American pathology, JCI,Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute and American Association of Blood Bank.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist I
Department of Health Region III Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Functions as workforce augmentation for the Department of Pathology, Laboratories and Blood Transfusion Services, as well as assists plantilla personnel in performing day-to-day functions.
- Acts as support in collecting specimen for Covid-19 testing;
- Adheres to the biosafety and biosecurity guidelines and ensure proper donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Receives Specimen according to criteria set by the laboratory and rejects inappropriate specimen
- Helps ensure that the reagents are free of contamination and are stored in appropriate temperature.
- Check completeness of Case Investigation Form (CIF).
- List and labels samples properly;
- Performs various chemical, microscopic and bacteriological test to obtain data use in diagnosis;
- Records laboratory results;
- Takes/ collects blood samples and perform laboratory examination (e.g. blood typing);
- Participates in activities related blood donation;
- Plans and monitors work assigned Laboratory Aides;
- Prepares regular reports;
- Records, files and releases results;
- Refers any incidents or problematic case to the immediate supervisor or pathologist.
- Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Immediate Supervisor.
Medical Laboratory Technologist - (Generalist)
AL HAMMADI HOSPITAL (Olaya Branch)
10.2017 - 10.2023
- Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens, providing clinical information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.
- Major Responsibilities
- Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming events.
- Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/ expense.
- Exercises clinical judgement in assessing priorities while identifying, problem solving and offering solution to the test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e. contacts hotline troubleshoot with specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when applicable.
- Assist with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all requirements for various authorities including but not limited to CAP, JCI, AABB, CBAHI, ACHSI, ACI, AND OSHA.
- Maintains clear real time communications shift-to shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department.
- Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task force or projects.
- Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.
Blood Bank Technologist
Al Hammadi Hospital - OLAYA Branch
10.2017 - 10.2023
- Blood Bank Technologists, also known as transfusion medicine technologists, primarily work in hospitals, clinics, blood banks, and laboratories. Responsible for collecting, testing, processing, storing, and distributing blood and its components. Primarily it involves ensuring that the donated blood or blood products are safe for transfusion. Blood Bank Technologists perform several serological tests to screen for diseases and blood types, with the aid of laboratory equipment to perform these tests and ensure that they are maintained and calibrated correctly. They also maintain accurate records of each donation, test results, and the disposition of the blood or its components. In case of emergencies or shortage, are responsible for arranging the necessary blood or its components for patients. Adhere strictly to quality control standards and safety procedures to avoid any cross-contamination or misuse of blood products. Moreover, Blood Bank Technologists often interact with medical staff, donors, and sometimes patients, to provide information about the blood donation process or the suitability of certain blood products for a particular patient’s needs
- Major Responsibilities
- Perform serological testing such as ABO/ Rh blood typing, antibody screening, antibody identification,red cell phenotyping, crossmatching, and other immunohematology tests.
- Prepare, process, and issue blood and blood products for transfusions.
- Conduct routine maintenance and quality control on blood bank equipment which include temperature monitoring of blood bank refrigerators, refrigerated centrifuge, reagents cells storage as well as room temperatures.
- Maintain records of blood bank inventory.
- Ensure compliance with blood bank policies and procedures.
- Provide technical support to clinicians, nurses, and other medical personnel.
- Stay updated on the latest developments and advancements in immunohematology.
- Participate in competency related to blood bank enhancement activities provided by national and international health authorities (CAP, AABB).
- Participate in the investigation of transfusion reactions and discrepancies.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (King Abdulaziz Medical City)
06.2013 - 12.2016
- Worked in all areas of the Receiving and Ambulatory Care Clinics which is a fast-paced patient services oriented that caters 1,600 beds capacity Hospital to include collecting of blood specimens from diff erent areas of the hospital,receiving and sending specimens through the pneumatic tubes. Responsible for performing moderate and high complexity testing for use patient diagnosisand treatment of disease. Analyze, review, and ensure specimen integritythrough proper handling and processing.
- Major Responsibilities
- Handling and transport specimens as appropriate to the order test.
- Ensure positive identifi cation of each patient and respective samples.
- Correctly receive specimens and print labels.
- Troubleshoot test systems and take appropriate actions.
- Communicate need for supplies, receive all supplies, and rotate suppliesappropriately.
- Performed and documents scheduled preventive maintenance.
- Identify problems which may adversely aff ects test performance or reporting test results.
Medical Technologist
UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP MEDICAL CENTER
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Performs a variety patient testing and administrative task in support of theclinical activities in the UPHDS. The core Laboratory is comprised of multipletesting areas-Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Automated and ManualHematology, including blood smear review, Body Fluids Analysis, andspecimen processing.
- Major Responsibilities
- Investigate problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and or workflow.
- May participate on teams or perform teaching of Clinical LaboratoryScience students and training of a new employees. May serves as technical resource.
- Performs quality control and equipment maintenance in the appropriate laboratory.
- Performs routine and less standardized test procedures which include special chemistry, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests, observes tests and reactions and provides data.
- Prepares specimens and reagents, solutions, heat, or filters as required.
- Reports results to healthcare providers. Consults/ confers with healthcare providers regarding test results.
- Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY
03.2006
Secondary Education - INTEGRATED BASIC EDUCATION
NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
03.2000
Skills
- COMPUTER LITERATE (word, excel, PowerPoint)
- LABORATORY INFORMATION SYSTEM (MedSys, Quadramed, Citrix and BestCare)
- DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
- ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
- INFECTION AND PREVENTION CONTROL
- GENERAL LABORATORY SAFETY
- Organism Detection and Differentiation Using the Gram Stain
- Pediatric Blood Collection, Alternate Sites, and Difficult Draws
- Microscopic Urinalysis
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
- Blood Bank - Transfusion Reactions
- Quality Control in the Blood Bank Laboratory
- Microscopic Urinalysis - Crystals and Casts
- General Specimen Handling and Transportation Requirements
- Venipuncture
- Point- of Care Whole Blood Glucose Testing
- Serous and Synovial Fluid Analysis
- Blood Bank - ABO Typing Discrepancies
- Blood Components - Storage, Handling, and Selection
- Blood Bank Antibody Screen and Identification
- Waste and Spill Management
- Bloodborne Pathogens
Affiliations
American Society for Clinical Pathology International.
Certification
- INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST American Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientist CERTIFICATE # 23521 2027-08-31
- REGISTERED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST Board of Medical Technology - Professional Regulation Commission REGISTRATION # 0054397 2027-06-06
- MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY Saudi Commission for Health Specialties REGISTRATION #14RT0015119 2025-09-30
LANGUAGES
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Medical Technologist I
Department of Health Region III Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist - (Generalist)
AL HAMMADI HOSPITAL (Olaya Branch)
10.2017 - 10.2023
Blood Bank Technologist
Al Hammadi Hospital - OLAYA Branch
10.2017 - 10.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (King Abdulaziz Medical City)
06.2013 - 12.2016
Medical Technologist
UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP MEDICAL CENTER
12.2011 - 12.2013
Secondary Education - INTEGRATED BASIC EDUCATION
NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY
References
- Lana Lozano Tiqui - Health Emergency Management Services, +6393211343313, Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital
- Jean Estinopo - Medical Technologist, +63 9955465567, Al Hamadi Hospital
- Divine Grace, Aloot-Gonzales, Chief Medical Technologist, +63-9171308124, University of Perpetual Medical Center
COURSES
- BASIC MEDICAL LABORATORY SKILLS: LABORATORY SAFETY 15/11/2025 to 15/11/2025 1.0 SUPERVISOSRY AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
- BASIC MEDICAL LABORATORY SKILLS: ROUTINE PROCEDURES 15/11/2025 to 15/11/2025 1.0 SUPERVISOSRY AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
- EMIRATES SOCIETY OF HAEMATOLOGY VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL SERIES 2025 31/10/2025 to 02/11/2025 9.0 SUPERVISOSRY EMIRATES SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY
- BASIC MEDICAL LABORATORY SKILLS: QUALITY CONTROL 08/08/2025 to 08/08/2025 10.0 SUPERVISOSRY AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING - LAY RESCUER 02/07/2025 to 02/07/2025 N/A TECHNICAL JOSE B. LINGAD MEMORIAL GENERAL HOSPITAL - DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH
- MYELOMA MOMENTUM EXPLORING THE NEXT FRONTIER IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RELAPSED AND REFRACTORY MULTIPLE MYELOMA 04/12/2024 to 04/12/2024 1.0 SUPERVISORY DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY - EMIRATES SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY
- ABO BLOOD GROUPS ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH COVID 19 DISEASE INCIDENCE AND SEVERITY WHEN CORRECTING FOR ETHNICITY DIFFERENCES IN BLOOD TYPE 08/11/2024 to 08/11/2024 1.0 SUPERVISORY AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL PATHOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
- MYELOMA MOMENTUM EXPLORING THE NEXT FRONTIER IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RELAPSED AND REFRACTORY MULTIPLE MYELOMA 23/10/2024 to 23/10/2024 1.0 SUPERVISORY DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY - EMIRATES SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY
- PAROXYSMAL NOCTURNAL HEMOGLOBINURIA DISEASE OVERVIEW AND TREATMENT LANDSCAPE 22/10/2024 to 22/10/2024 1.0 SUPERVISORY OMAN MEDICAL SPECIALTY BOARD - OMANI SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY
- A CASE STUDY INVOLVING TRANSFUSION REACTION 19/10/2024 to 19/10/2024 1.0 SUPERVISORY AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL PATHOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
- CASE REPORT MICROBIOLOGY 2023 EXERCISE 5 TRICHOMONANIASIS A CASE REPORT OF TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS INFECTION 30/09/2024 to 30/09/2024 1.0 TECHNICAL AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL PATHOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
- MYELOMA MOMENTUM EXPLORING THE NEXT FRONTIER IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RELAPSED AND REFRACTORY MULTIPLE MYELOMA 24/09/2024 to 24/09/2024 1.0 SUPERVISORY DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY - EMIRATES SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY
- UPDATES ON THE MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE MYELOGENOUS LEUKEMIA 23/09/2024 to 23/09/2024 1.8 SUPERVISORY DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY - EMIRATES SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY
- 3RD GULF COUNTRIES COOPERATION HEMATOLOGY EXPERT FORUM 2023 "CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA 2022 - YEAR REVIEW" 26/02/2023 to 26/02/2023 1.0 SUPERVISORY SAUDI SOCIETY FOR BLOOD DISORDERS
- ANNUAL SAUDI HEMATOLOGY CONGRESS 2023 14/09/2023 17/09/2023 14.0 SUPERVISORY SAUDI SOCIETY FOR BLOOD DISORDERS
- 1ST SAUDI-GERMAN HOSPITAL INTERNATIONAL SURGERY CONFERENCE 25/11/2022 27/11/2022 21.0 SUPERVISORY SAUDI GENERAL SURGERY SOCIETY
- COMPETENCY ASSESSTMENT PROGRAM 2021 ASSESSMENT: MICROBIOLOGY SPECIALIST…ORGANISM DETECTION AND DIFFERENTIATION USING THE GRAMSTAIN 20/03/2021 to 20/03/2021 1.5 MANAGERIAL THE COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGY
- COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM 2019 PROCOURSE: CHALLENGES OF PHLEBOTOMY: PEDIATRIC BLOOD COLLECTION, ALTERNATE SITES AND DIFFICULT DRAWS 01/11/2020 to 01/11/2020 1.5 TECHNICAL THE COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGY
- COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM 2020 PROCOURSE: MICROSCOPIC URINALYSIS PART 1 29/10/2020 to 29/10/2020 1.3 TECHNICAL THE COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGY
- COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM 2019 PROCOURSE: CEREBROSPINAL FLUID ANALYSIS 26/04/2020 to 26/04/2020 1.3 TECHNICAL THE COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGY
- COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM 2019 PROCOURSE: BLOOD BANK …TRANSFUSION REACTIONS 25/02/2020 to 25/02/2020 1.3 TECHNICAL THE COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGY
CLINICAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT HANDLED
- BLOOD BANK
- DAYmate - S (Antibody Screening/ Identification, Crossmatching and Cell Phenotyping)
- HEMATOLOGY
- Abbot Cell Dyn Ruby - Cell anlyzers
- STA compact Max - Coagulation
- Alinity h- series integrated hematology system
- CHEMISTRY/ IMMUNOLOGY
- ARCHITECT i1000SR and c4100 - Immunoassay
- Ortho Vitros 250
- ARCHITECT c4000 - Blood chemistry analyzers
- Biomerieux - VIDAS - Immunoassay
- ABL 90 FLEX - ABG Blood gas analyzers
- MICROBIOLOGY
- BacT/ ALERT - automated blood culture
- Vitek REVEAL - Rapid Susceptibility Testing.
Watching documentaries, medical series, Fitness
Curiosity Stream, medical series (e.g. New Amterdam, The resident, and Good Doctor), Hiking, running, calisthenics, and Public Speaking.