Maricar Polines Lira
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Pasig, Metro Manila
Summary
Hardworking Medical Technologist bringing 23 years of in microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing needs and blood banking. Skilled multitasker by maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist II
Manila Health Department Public Health Laboratory
Manila
03.2020 - Current
- Gene Expert & TRUENAT for Presumptive TB patient in community and City Jails.
- Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy
- HIV, HBsAg and Syphilis Screening for Pregnant.
- HIV Testing for TB Patients
- Covid Antigen Test
- Drug Testing
- Routine Fecalysis ,Urinalysis & Pregnancy Testing
- Blood Chemistry Test
- CBC & Blood typing
- Gram Staining
Medical Technologist I
Philippine Children's Medical Center
Quezon City
09.2013 - 03.2020
- Donor phlebotomy and donor care.
- Blood Component Processing
- Automated & Manual Crossmatching ,Antibody screening, and Antibody Identification.
- Reverse and Forward Typing
- Patients Phenotyping
- Blood donor screening for Transfusion Transmitted Infections.
- Apheresis
- Clinical Microscopy: Routine urinalysis, fecalysis, FOBT, Concentration Technique, Pregnancy Test, CSF Analysis
- Hematology: Routine CBC, PBS, Reticulocyte count, ESR, EOFT, PT, PTT, Malaria smear & Mixing Studies,
- Clinical Chemistry: Serum Osmolality, Kidney Function Test, Liver Function Test, Electrolytes,Thyroid Function Test ,Liver Enzymes, Isoenzymes, Creatinine Clearance, UPRO & Arterial Blood Gas.
- Serology & Immunology Test: TORCH, Hepatitis Profile, CRP, ASO, C3 ,ANA & Procalcitonin
- Microbiology: Gram Staining,AFB Staining, Phadebact, India Ink, Blood Culture and other body fluids.
- Histopathology & Cytology : Papanicolaus Staining,H&E staining, Cytospin and Tissue Processing
- Patient Blood Collection for In & Out Patient
Mobile VCT Medical Technologist
AIDS Society Philippines
Quezon City
07.2010 - 12.2012
- Perform HIV Testing in High Risk Population
- Routine CBC,Blood Typing, Fecalysis ,Urinalysis & Pregnancy Test
- HepBsAg, Syphilis and anti HCV
- Semi automated Clinical Chemisty Test
- Gram Staining
- Chlamydia Test
Medical Technologist II
Philippine Blood Center
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Donor Phlebotomy & Donor Care ( Mass Blood Drive)
- Blood Component Processing
- Manual reverse and forward blood typing
- Blood Component releasing for network hospitals and blood centers.
- Blood Networking
Blood Bank Technician
Fe Del Mundo Medical Center
10.2000 - 08.2007
- Enhanced blood bank efficiency by implementing quality control procedures for accurate test results.
- Streamlined the donation process for a better donor experience and increased successful donations.
- Performed precise blood typing to ensure safe transfusions and reduce complications.
- Maintained strict compliance with AABB standards, ensuring the highest level of safety for blood products.
- Donor phlebotomy & Donor Care
- Apheresis
- Blood component processing
- Crossmatching
- Blood donor screening for Transfusion Transmitted Infections
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
06.1999
Skills
Laboratory Analyzers Handled
- Beckman Coulter Unicel DxH800
- Beckman Coulter HMX Analyzer
- Sysmex Cs2100i
- Sysmex Cs2500i
- Stago Compact Max
- Vitros 51 FS
- Vitros 250 BacT/ALERT 3D
- Biorad Evolis Twin Plus
- Biorad Evolis
- Thermo Scientific Kryptor Plus
- Orthovision
- Optipress
- Component G5
- iRisCell Series
- SLEE
Certification
- American Society Of Clinical Pathology
International Medical Laboratory Scientist
- HIV Proficient Medical Technologist
- TRUENAT Super Users
- Gene Expert Trainings
- Direct Sputum Smear Microscopist
Timeline
Medical Technologist II - Manila Health Department Public Health Laboratory
03.2020 - Current
Medical Technologist I - Philippine Children's Medical Center
09.2013 - 03.2020
Mobile VCT Medical Technologist - AIDS Society Philippines
07.2010 - 12.2012
Medical Technologist II - Philippine Blood Center
08.2007 - 06.2010
Blood Bank Technician - Fe Del Mundo Medical Center
10.2000 - 08.2007
Manila Central University - Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology
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