Hi, I’m
Mikaela Mallari
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Malvar, Batangas
Summary
Extremely motivated and multi-skilled Medical Laboratory Technologist with ASCP certification and with five years of solid experience in a clinical laboratory setting. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success with excellent clinical laboratory skills, and strong Microbiology experience.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Work History
Research Institute for Tropical MedicineAlabang, Muntinlupa City
Science Research Specialist I
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Receives clinical samples for routine bacteriological testing and for surveillance
- Performs bacterial. examination of sterile samples (e.g. blood, CSF, effusion, etc.) for culture and susceptibility test (disk diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration tests)
- Performs molecular detection of Vaccine Preventable Disease pathogens for outbreak, routine, and referrals by conventional and real-time PCR
- Prepares and releases approved and validated laboratory results
- Participates in proficiency testing for gram stain, culture, susceptibility, PCR detection, and serotyping from the UK NEQAS and the College of American Pathologists (CAP)
- Participates in the Internal Proficiency Testing (IPT)
- Updates the NRL PCR reagents and supplies inventory
Research Institute for Tropical MedicineAlabang, Muntinlupa City
Medical Technologist II
07.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
- Sorts and accounts SARS-CoV 2 specimens from receiving area
- Accomplishes administrative work such as encoding, preparation of specimen line lists, and consumables
- Inactivates SARS-CoV 2 samples according to the protocol adopted by the laboratory and endorse to the Department of Virology for RT-PCR testing
- Catalogues and bank SARS-CoV 2 samples
C.P Reyes HospitalTanauan City, Batangas
Medical Technologist
01.2018 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
- Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine or spinal fluid to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Performed laboratory procedures in all clinical sections such as Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Clinical Microscopy, Blood Banking and Serology, Phlebotomy, and Bacteriology.
- Performed monthly inventory of laboratory supplies
Education
Lyceum of The Philippines University BatangasCapitol Site, Batangas City, Batangas
Diploma from Phlebotomy
06.2013 - 05.2015
University Overview
- Diploma in Phlebotomy leading to Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Lyceum of The Philippines University BatangasCapitol Site, Batangas City, Batangas
Bachelor of Science from Medical Laboratory Science
06.2013 - 06.2017
Skills
Microbiology
Phlebotomy
MS Office
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Microscopic techniques
Laboratory procedures
Specimen analysis
Timeline
Science Research Specialist I
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
07.2023 - Current
Medical Technologist II
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
07.2020 - 06.2021
Medical Technologist
C.P Reyes Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2020
Lyceum of The Philippines University Batangas
Diploma from Phlebotomy
06.2013 - 05.2015
Lyceum of The Philippines University Batangas
Bachelor of Science from Medical Laboratory Science
06.2013 - 06.2017