JOANI YAYEN G. DACUA, RMT, MLS (ASCPi)
CEBU,
Summary
Medical Laboratory Technologist with a proven track record for 6 years and currently working at Cebu South Medical Center, a tertiary level III hospital enhancing diagnostic accuracy and reducing contamination risks. Expert in microbiology, I excel in quality assurance and adaptability. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes through meticulous data analysis and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Professional with strong expertise in medical laboratory operations, skilled in diagnostic testing, specimen analysis, and quality control. Demonstrates consistent focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring reliable and accurate results. Proficient in utilizing advanced laboratory equipment, maintaining safety standards, and upholding stringent protocols. Known for reliability, precision, and results-driven approach in fast-paced medical environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist
CEBU SOUTH MEDICAL CENTER
TALISAY CITY, CEBU
04.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist
SAINT ANTHONY MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL
CEBU CITY
05.2022 - 04.2025
Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist
CEBU CITY MEDICAL CENTER
CEBU CITY
07.2019 - 07.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
03-2018
High School Diploma -
University of San Jose Recoletos
03-2014
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Quality control procedures
- Instrumentation calibration
- Specimen analysis
- Complex problem solving
MOLECULAR LABORATORY
- COVID-19 RT-PCR testing
- Genexpert machine testing (MTB, HPV, HCV viral load, HBV viral load)
CLINICAL MICROSCOPY
- Fecalysis
- Occult blood in stool
- Semen analysis
- Urinalysis
- Urine 24-hour collection
MICROBIOLOGY
- Media preparation
- Media plating
- Sensitivity testing
- Biochemical testing
- Gram staining
- AFB staining
- AFS staining
- KOH staining
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
- Blood chemistry (glucose, lipid panel, electrolytes, etc)
- Blood gas
- Glycosylated hemoglobin
- Urine chemistry, ANFC, and other body fluids
BLOOD BANKING
- Blood component preparation
- Blood Letting of Donor
- Crossmatching (manual and microtyping)
- Donor screening (interview and serologic testing)
- Transfusion reaction investigation
- Nucleic acid amplification test for screening of donors and patients
- Operates platelet apheresis donation
HISTOPATHOLOGY
- Preparation of cell block and cytology of body fluid
- Cervico-vaginal smear by Papanicolaou staining
- Prepares formalin for biopsy preservation
- Assist in doing frozen section biopsy
HEMATOLOGY
- Complete blood count
- Bleeding time
- Clotting time
- Activated partial thromboplastin time
- Prothrombin time
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
- Manual cell counts (CSF, pleural, peritoneal, synovial, pericardial)
IMMUNOLOGY AND SEROLOGY
- Hepatitis panel (qualitative and quantitative)
- HIV testing (qualitative and quantitative)
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) total
- Thyroid panel
- Troponin I
- Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
- Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
- CRP
- Dengue IgG/IgM Antibody & NSI Antigen (Qualitative)
MACHINES OPERATED
MOLECULAR LABORATORY
- GeneXpert machine testing (MTB, HPV, HCV viral load, HBV viral load)
- Bio-Rad CFX96 real-time PCR detection system (plate-based)
CLINICAL MICROSCOPY
- Sysmex UC-3500
- FUS 1000
- Cobas urine strip reader
- Durui FUS-3000
- Centrifuge
- Vortex
MICROBIOLOGY
- BacT/ALERT
- Sensitire Optiread Thermo Scientific
- Vitek 2 Compact
- GeneXpert Cepheid
- BSC II
- Microscope
- BD Phoenix M50
- Airtech
- BD Bactec FX
- BD Bactec FX40
- MALDI Biotyper Sirius One
- Thermo Scientific
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
- Rayto Chemray 330
- Konig AP 300
- Lifotronic Hgb analyzer
- Erba 390
- Edan i15
- Cobas Integra
- Zybio
BLOOD BANKING
- Cobas U411 analyzer
- Bio-Rad ID Incubator 37 S I
- Bio-Rad ID Centrifuge 12 S II
- Abbott Architect Plus i 1000sr
- Biorad conventional tube and gel method crossmatching
HEMATOLOGY
- Edan H60S
- Yumizen H550
- Sysmex Hematology Analyzer
- Sysmex CA-6000
- TCoag DT 100
IMMUNOLOGY AND SEROLOGY
- Abbott Architect Plus i1000SR
- Snibe Diagnostic Maglumi X3
- BioMérieux MINIVIDAS analyzer
- Beckinson Coultier Unicel Immunology Analyzer
Certification
International Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCPi)
Certification number: 23615
Registration Since: August 16, 2024
Validity: August 31, 2027
Manual Operations for Screening Drug Testing Laboratories Examination
Certification number: APSDTL-19-13813
Registration Since: November 29, 2019
Validity: No expiry
Medical Technology Licensure Examination
License ID number: 0094253
Registration Since: 04/11/2019
Validity: 05/17/2028
CGFNS Certification
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing
CGFNS ID: 9848928
WES Credential Evaluation
World Education Services – Bachelor Degree Equivalency
BS in Medical Technology
Reference #: 6849666
Basic Life Support (BLS)
License ID number: BLSHP-2020-CVCHD-CSMC-1310
Registration Since: 11/22/2024
Validity: 11/23/2026
REFERENCES
·Fatimah Maraviles, RMT, ASCPi
Medical Technologist - Generalist
Piedmont Newton Hospital
5126 Hospital Dr NE,
Covington, Georgia 30014
Tel No.: +1(229)591-8283
Email: fbungcalot@yahoo.co.uk
· Marguerette Keiana L. Buenavista, RMT, ASCPi
Medical Technologist – Generalist
Cebu South Medical Center
Talisay City, Cebu
Tel No.: +639151748524
Email: marguerettekeia@gmail.com
· Mishel L. Monroid, MPA, RMT
Department Section Head – Clinical Chemistry
Cebu City Medical Center
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Tel No.: +639453643187
Email: mishel.llaguno2@gmail.com
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist
CEBU SOUTH MEDICAL CENTER
04.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist
SAINT ANTHONY MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL
05.2022 - 04.2025
Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist
CEBU CITY MEDICAL CENTER
07.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
University of San Jose Recoletos
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