Maja Jel C. Quijano
Medical Technologist
QUEZON CITY,NCR
Summary
Knowledgeable to laboratory procedures as well and has a field of specialty in Blood Bank and Transfusion Service, Apheresis Technology Proficient at observing safety precautions and handling of infectious specimens; remembering principles; and understanding laboratory procedures. Remarkable ability to prepare and record accurate laboratory reports. Excellent ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact courteously and effectively with co-workers, physicians, other hospital personnel and other outside contacts. Great knowledge of related laboratory instrumentation, method principles and handled laboratory information systems (LIS). Supervises and coordinates interns and externs undergoing training in Blood Bank and Transfusion Services and Blood Donor Center. Assists supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (E.g. JCIA, CAP, DOH et.al)
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Medical Technologist
ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER
QUEZON CITY
06.2014 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: Joint Commission International Accredited Academic Medical Center
- Check request, specimen needed and verifies patient ID against request forms and ensures proper labeling of specimen
- Responsible for the collection and preparation of specimens
- Responsible for the Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Responsible for accurate encoding of results, writing and editing of results
- Accommodate and provide patients with detailed instructions or preparations on the test requested
- Performed quality control and double check abnormal results and referred to section manager/consultant/section chief or Pathologist
- Performs requested procedure on specimen collected based on standard operating procedure
- Performs proper assessment, screening and bleeding of donors
- Performs blood extraction on patients as necessary with proper identification
- Accommodate and provide patient with detailed instructions on the procedure prior to doing it and informing patient of any potential side reaction
- Specialists in blood bank technology perform both routine and specialized tests in blood donor centers and transfusion services
- Use methodology that conforms to the Standards for Blood Centers and Transfusion Services of the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)
- Performs various laboratory examination on collected blood as mandated by the Bureau of Research and Laboratories of the Department of Health on all blood unit for transfusion such as: ABO Blood Typing, Rh Blood Group, Malarial Parasite Screening, Syphilis Antibody Screening, HbsAg, HIV, HCV detection (ELISA, Chemiluminescence & Nucleic Acid Test-NAT)
- Performs Blood Crossmatching (Major Crossmatching)
- Performs Patients and Donor Antibody Screening
- Performs Antibody Identification
- Performs Blood Phenotyping
- Performs Coomb's Test (Direct and Indirect)
- Performs Cold Agglutination Test
- Performs Adsorption and Elution
- Performs Antibody Titer
- Prepared blood components
- Performs proper storage of blood and issuance of blood components
- Performs Platelet Apheresis procedure (Intermittent & Continuous flow)
- Performs Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Therapeutic Platelet Reduction, Therapeutic Leuko-Reduction, Stem Cell Collection
- Performs Irradiation and washing of blood components as requested
- Supports physicians in transfusion therapy for patients
- Investigates on patients with possible adverse reactions to transfusion
- Evaluated reagents for use in serological testing
- Double checks all abnormal results and refer to the section manager or pathologist in charge
- Keep accurate record of laboratory examinations, their results, blood components, preparation of incoming and outgoing blood units
- Performs other duties that may be assigned relative to the functional responsibilities of the institute
- Helped in the maintenance of sanitation and upkeep the equipment and facilities, as well as the proper disinfection and proper waste disposal of the laboratory
- Supervised and trained medical technology trainees
- Monitoring of temperatures in all areas including equipment
- Monitors and prepares documents for serologically positive results of blood donations
- Documentation and Census of Outsourced blood in the hospital for the Department of health
- Performs External Quality Testing (CAP)
- Joint Commission International Accredited Academic Medical Center
- Bed capacity of the hospital: 511
- Phlebotomy Section (May 2013 to June 2014)
Medical Technologist
ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: Joint Commission International Accredited Academic Medical Center
- Check request, specimen needed and verifies patient ID against request forms and ensures proper labeling of specimen
- Responsible for the collection and preparation of specimens
- Responsible for the Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Responsible for accurate encoding of results, writing and editing of results
- Accommodate and provide patients with detailed instructions or preparations on the test requested
- Performed quality control and double check abnormal results and referred to section manager/consultant/section chief or Pathologist
- Performs requested procedure on specimen collected based on standard operating procedure
- Performs proper assessment, screening and bleeding of donors
- Performs blood extraction on patients as necessary with proper identification
- Accommodate and provide patient with detailed instructions on the procedure prior to doing it and informing patient of any potential side reaction
- Specialists in blood bank technology perform both routine and specialized tests in blood donor centers and transfusion services
- Use methodology that conforms to the Standards for Blood Centers and Transfusion Services of the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)
- Performs various laboratory examination on collected blood as mandated by the Bureau of Research and Laboratories of the Department of Health on all blood unit for transfusion such as: ABO Blood Typing, Rh Blood Group, Malarial Parasite Screening, Syphilis Antibody Screening, HbsAg, HIV, HCV detection (ELISA, Chemiluminescence & Nucleic Acid Test-NAT)
- Performs Blood Crossmatching (Major Crossmatching)
- Performs Patients and Donor Antibody Screening
- Performs Antibody Identification
- Performs Blood Phenotyping
- Performs Coomb's Test (Direct and Indirect)
- Performs Cold Agglutination Test
- Performs Adsorption and Elution
- Performs Antibody Titer
- Prepared blood components
- Performs proper storage of blood and issuance of blood components
- Performs Platelet Apheresis procedure (Intermittent & Continuous flow)
- Performs Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Therapeutic Platelet Reduction, Therapeutic Leuko-Reduction, Stem Cell Collection
- Performs Irradiation and washing of blood components as requested
- Supports physicians in transfusion therapy for patients
- Investigates on patients with possible adverse reactions to transfusion
- Evaluated reagents for use in serological testing
- Double checks all abnormal results and refer to the section manager or pathologist in charge
- Keep accurate record of laboratory examinations, their results, blood components, preparation of incoming and outgoing blood units
- Performs other duties that may be assigned relative to the functional responsibilities of the institute
- Helped in the maintenance of sanitation and upkeep the equipment and facilities, as well as the proper disinfection and proper waste disposal of the laboratory
- Supervised and trained medical technology trainees
- Monitoring of temperatures in all areas including equipment
- Monitors and prepares documents for serologically positive results of blood donations
- Documentation and Census of Outsourced blood in the hospital for the Department of health
- Performs External Quality Testing (CAP)
- Joint Commission International Accredited Academic Medical Center
- Bed capacity of the hospital: 511
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Trinity University of Asia
Quezon City 01.2008 - 03.2012
Skills
Laboratory safety protocols
Adaptability and flexibility
Multitasking Abilities
Equipment testing and calibration
Equipment maintenance
Problem-solving
Blood bank management
Quality control procedures
Policy compliance
Laboratory safety protocols
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Manila
- Citizenship: Filipino
- Date of Birth: 11/15/90
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Single
Professional License
Registered Medical Technologist, Philippines
Lic: 58732
Expiry: 11/15/2027
Certification
ASCPi Certification
Training
- 08/2022, Philippine Blood Coordinating Council 34th Convention, Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Manila, Philippines
- 2021, Quality Assurance, Safety and Efficacy of Frozen Blood Components, National Kidney and Transplant Institute
- 2019, Basic Blood Banking Techniques, Philippine Blood Coordinating Council, Ciudad Christia, Rizal, Philippines
- 07/2018, 3rd Philippine Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, St. Luke's Medical Center, Global City, Philippines
- 03/2018, IH-500 Machine Operators Training, St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
- 08/2017, 34th Philippine Blood Coordinating Council Annual Convention, EDSA Shangri-La, Manila, Philippines
- 08/2017, 2ND Philippine Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, St. Luke's Medical Center, Global City, Philippines
- 01/2017, Refresher training on the Stem Cell protocol using the COMTEC Cell Separator, St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City
- 12/2016, PROCLEIX PANTHER SYSTEM (Nucleic Acid Test) Operators Training, St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
- 08/2016, 33rd Philippine Blood Coordinating Council Annual Convention, Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Ave., Quezon City, Philippines
- 07/2016, HISCL-5000 Lecture and Hands-on Training, St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
- 08/2015, 32ND Philippine Blood Coordinating Council Annual Convention, Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Ave., Quezon City, Philippines
- 11/2014, IH-1000 Basic Operation Training, St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
- 10/2014, Training in TERUMO TRIMA ACCEL, Grepcor Diamonde Training Center, New Manila Quezon City, Philippines
- 06/2014, Fresenius COMTEC Cell Separator: Platelet, Therapeutic and Stem Cell Protocol Training, Zafire Inc. - Examiner St. Quezon City, Philippines
- 06/2014, Abbott Diagnostics: Architect i1000SR Training, St. Luke's Medical Center Quezon City, Philippines
- 06/2014, EVOLIS Automated Analyzer Operators Training (BIORAD), LIFELINE DIAGNOSTICS Quezon City, Philippines
- 04/2013, SLMC Institute of Pathology 16th Post Graduate Course: The Pathology Conundrum: Bridging the basic with evolving technologies, St. Luke's Medical Center Quezon City, Philippines
- 2013, Investors in People (IiP) Re-Accreditation Orientation, St. Luke's Medical Center Quezon City, Philippines
- 05/2013, Induction to St. Luke's Family, St. Luke's Medical Center Quezon City
Reference
Ms. Eleanor E. Torculas, RMT
St. Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City,
Philippines Section Manager - Blood Bank
& Transfusion
Tel No.: 723-0101 loc.4110
Email: eetorculas@stlukes.com.ph
Dr. Rex Michael C. Santiago
St. Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City, Philippines
Blood Bank & Transfusion Service Head
Tel. No.: 723-0101 loc.4110
Email: rmcsantiago@stlukes.com.ph
Dr. Joaquin Patag
St. Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City, Philippines
Blood Bank & Transfusion Service - Therapeutic Apheresis
Tel. No.: 723-0101 loc.4110
Email: jaspatag@stlukes.com.ph
Certification Statement
I hereby certify that all the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Medical Technologist
ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER
06.2014 - 02.2023
Medical Technologist
ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER
05.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Trinity University of Asia
01.2008 - 03.2012
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