Mary Maey Kristel Santiago UNIFORME
Licensed Medical Technologist | Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
Cabuyao City,LAG
Summary
Experienced Medical Technologist with over 10 years in DOH-accredited laboratories, currently leading Clinical Chemistry Section. Manages laboratory operations, quality control, and result validation while coordinating staff and maintaining analyzers. Expertise spans Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Banking, Histopathology, Cytology, Microbiology, Laboratory Information Systems, and quality management, ensuring accurate diagnostics and patient safety.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist / Registered Medical Technologist
St. James Hospital, Inc.
07.2014 - Current
- Lead operations of the Clinical Chemistry Section in a DOH-accredited hospital laboratory.
- Perform, review, validate, and release laboratory results in accordance with established quality standards.
- Conduct routine and specialized testing in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Banking, Histopathology, Cytology, and other laboratory sections as required.
- Monitor internal quality control and participate in external quality assurance programs.
- Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment.
- Supervise specimen processing, testing workflows, and laboratory documentation.
- Coordinate with physicians and healthcare professionals regarding critical laboratory findings.
- Train and mentor newly hired laboratory personnel.
- Ensure compliance with biosafety, infection control, and laboratory regulatory requirements.
- Manage reagent inventory, stock monitoring, procurement requests, and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Utilize Laboratory Information System (LIS) for specimen tracking, result validation, and reporting.
- Blood Banking / Transfusion Services: Perform blood typing, compatibility testing, and crossmatching procedures; Assist in safe blood product issuance and transfusion support services.; Ensure compliance with transfusion safety protocols and documentation requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Perpetual Help – Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University
Biñan City, Laguna, Philippines05-2014
Skills
Clinical Laboratory Testing
Blood Collection & Phlebotomy
Hematology, Chemistry, Serology & Microscopy
Laboratory Operations Management
Quality Control & Quality Assurance
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Reagent Preparation & Inventory Control
Laboratory Documentation & Reporting
Staff Training & Supervision
Infection Prevention & Biosafety
Additional Information
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
Clinical Chemistry
- QuidelOrtho VITROS Chemistry Analyzer
- ARKRAY HbA1c Analyzer
Hematology
- Sysmex Hematology Analyzer
Urinalysis / Microscopy
- Sysmex Automated Urinalysis System
Microbiology
- VITEK Automated Identification and Susceptibility System
- BACT/ALERT Blood Culture System
- Product training completed for operation and workflow support
Histopathology
- Yes Path Yesong Histopathology Equipment
- Automated Pap Smear Processing System
Certification
Licensed Medical Technologist, Professional Regulation Commission (Philip- License No. 0068283
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist / Registered Medical Technologist
St. James Hospital, Inc.
07.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Perpetual Help – Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University