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Marie Lorraine Arcala

Medical Technologist
San Mateo, Rizal

Summary

Hardworking, passionate, and dependable Medical Technologist specializing in technical work and have strong organizational skills. Offers comprehensive, hands-on experience preparing histologic slides from tissue sections to prepare for microscopic examination. Valued team player with in-depth knowledge of quality control standards. Work effectively with clinical staff to provide information and resolve problems. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Histotechnologist

Philippine National Police Forensic Group
Quezon City
12.2019 - Current
  • Performs histopathologic techniques such as embedding tissue sections, microtomy, and staining of slides for specimen from Forensic pathology/autopsy.
  • Assist the pathologist during the grossing and cutting of organ/tissue specimen submitted;
  • Prepare reagents for tissue processing;
  • Process tissue specimen submitted;
  • Ensure the implementation of Quality Policy (ISO 9001:2015);
  • Ensure the operational condition, cleanliness, condition of equipment and availability of supplies of the Histopathology Laboratory;
  • Responsible for the preservation and safekeeping of records and evidences;
  • Assist in releasing of reports to the requesting party or authorized representatives;
  • Attend conferences, seminars, and lectures;
  • Perform other tasks as directed by the Division Chief

Division ISO Focal Person

Philippine National Police
Quezon City
12.2019 - Current
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Prepare for Internal and External Audit with the Division Chief.
  • Submit Key Performance Measures and adhere to the standard set by ISO.

Anatomic Medical Technologist

Providence Hospital, Inc.
Quezon City
07.2016 - 12.2019
  • Performs histopathologic techniques such as embedding tissue sections, microtomy, and staining of slides for specimen from Surgical Pathology and Cytology
  • Participates in the training of Medical Technology interns
  • Maintains and keeps the Histopathology area and facilities
  • Assists the Pathology Resident or In-House Pathologist in the gross examination of the specimen and ensures that all tissue sections are loaded completely and tallied from the gross examination
  • Encodes patient’s data and gross description for Surgical Pathology, Fluid Cytology, and Pap’s smear
  • Forwards the official report to different departments and offices of the hospital in the absence of the Intern
  • Receives telephone calls and responds to the queries regarding Histopathology results
  • Files microscopic slides and paraffin blocks, Surgical and Cytology reports, Autopsy protocols, official communications, and other records of the sections
  • Perform other related functions as may be assigned by the superior

Education

Master of Science - Medical Technology

University of Santo Tomas
Sampaloc Manila, Philippines
09.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Trinity University of Asia
Quezon City, Philippines
06.2011 - 04.2015

Skills

Documentation Management

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Timeline

Master of Science - Medical Technology

University of Santo Tomas
09.2021 - Current

Histotechnologist

Philippine National Police Forensic Group
12.2019 - Current

Division ISO Focal Person

Philippine National Police
12.2019 - Current

Anatomic Medical Technologist

Providence Hospital, Inc.
07.2016 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Trinity University of Asia
06.2011 - 04.2015
Marie Lorraine ArcalaMedical Technologist