IZEL KAENA A. BOLALIN
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
Naga City
Summary
Efficient Medical Technologist with 6 years of training and experience in laboratory environments that optimize patient safety with minimal medical or health care errors. Demonstrated to perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Consistently employs methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures and use computers and specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Medical Technologist II
Bicol Medical Center
Naga City, Camarines Sur
11.2017 - Current
- Operated, calibrated and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment in Clinical Microscopy, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology and Serology to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Assist in Donor motivation activities, perform phlebotomy and related donor room activities.
- Understands blood bank methods, demonstrates knowledge of testing processes which includes donor screening, blood grouping, cross matching, AHG testing and TTI screening.
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes
- Performs blood component separation, labeling, quality control of blood components produced.
- Assist in preparation of Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ensures the issue of blood components or units for patient care.
Senior Medical Technologist
Dr. Nilo Roa Memorial Foundation Hospital
Naga City, Camarines Sur
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Skills to operate calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot analyzers and other lab equipment.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Participate in inspection readiness and tracer activities for appropriate regulatory and accreditation agencies.
- Managed routine laboratory operations and supervised employees
- Assist in the total quality management in all aspects of training, testing and quality review. Assist in quality assurance and proficiency testing activities.
Education
GED -
Naga Central School II
Naga City, Camarines Sur. Philippines 06.2002 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
University of Nueva Caceres
Naga City, Camarines Sur. Philippines 06.2008 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Universidad De Sta. Isabel
Naga City, Camarines Sur. Philippines 06.2012 - 03.2016
Skills
The ability to maintain and calibrate technical equipment
Ability to use complex medical equipment
Ability to use complex medical equipment
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Understand new information or materials by studying and working with them
Follow guidelines to arrange objects or actions in a certain order
Certification
ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist
Timeline
ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist
08-2022
HIV and other Transfusion Transmissible Infections Testing Proficient
08-2021
Medical Technologist II
Bicol Medical Center
11.2017 - Current
Senior Medical Technologist
Dr. Nilo Roa Memorial Foundation Hospital
09.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Universidad De Sta. Isabel
06.2012 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
University of Nueva Caceres
06.2008 - 03.2012
GED -
Naga Central School II
06.2002 - 03.2008