Riverside, California, United States
California-licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) with 15+ years of progressive laboratory experience spanning high-complexity hospital laboratories, Level I trauma centers, molecular diagnostics, blood bank, and mass spectrometry toxicology. Proven expertise in analyzer troubleshooting, quality control program optimization, method validation, and regulatory compliance (CAP/CLIA). Experienced in massive transfusion protocol (MTP) support, antibody identification, and interdisciplinary collaboration in fast-paced academic medical environments. Multilingual professional committed to operational excellence, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT & REGULATORY PARTICIPATION • Maintained CAP/CLIA compliance through structured QC documentation and corrective action protocols. • Assisted in inspection readiness preparation including audit documentation and instrument validation records. • Conducted QC trend analysis using Levy-Jennings charts to proactively prevent assay deviations. • Contributed to workflow optimization initiatives improving turnaround time and operational efficiency. My experience is well expressed in any task I am tackling. I always use my accumulated experience to add it into any new opportunity to make it better, easier, and more efficient. My biggest motive is to keep learning something new everyday or in every experience I go through in order to sharpen my skills and to become better.
• Respond to and resolve providers' inquiries and concerns promptly. • Perform Calibration, quality control, and proficiency testing with 100% accuracy. • Blood Bank testing: Type & screen and crossmatch, Rhogam screen. Part of the trauma team for massive transfusion (MTP & TLA). • Perform routine and non-routine maintenance and troubleshooting of various lab analyzers (Cobas Pro, Sysmex XN-2000, UF-5000, ACL Top 350, Ortho Vision). • Testing of body fluids in chemistry, hematology (including Body fluid & CSF), urinalysis, and microscopic examination for urine and wet prep, coagulation, molecular (Biofire & Cepheid), special chemistry, and serology. • Use of Lab Information Management System (LIMS): Epic Beaker. • Prepare specimens for analysis and establish proper chronological priorities in testing. • Perform POC test including Influenzas A&B, Mono, pregnancy.
● Perform routine and non-routine maintenance and troubleshooting of different lab analyzers (Siemens Vista 1500, MiniVidas, Stago, DxH-800, DxH-900 Beckman Coulter, ADVIA Centaur CP, Arkray, and Tango). ● Testing of body fluids in chemistry, hematology (including Body fluid & CSF), urinalysis, and microscopic examination for urine and wet prep, coagulation, molecular (Biofire & Cepheid), special chemistry, and serology. ● Blood Bank testing: Type & screen and crossmatch, cord studies, Rhogam screen, and Antibody identification. Part of Trauma team for massive transfusion (MTP & TLA). ● Use of Lab Information Management System (LIMS): Novius. ● Perform Calibration, quality control, and proficiency testing with 100% accuracy. ● Prepare specimens for analysis and establish proper chronological priorities in testing. ● Perform POC test including Influenzas A&B, Mono, pregnancy. ● Respond to and resolve providers' inquiries and concerns promptly. ● Perform Blood culture preliminary review (Staining, Identification & Plating) ● Setup GNR on the accelerator. ● Maintain and update sample logs correctly into a computerized tracking system.
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of different lab analyzers (Cobas c311, Hitachi e411, Sysmex-xs1000i). Testing of body fluids in chemistry, hematology, Urine analysis and microscopic examination for urine and wet preps, coagulation, molecular (Biofire & Sofia), special chemistry and serology. Use of Lab Information Management System (LIMS): Orchard. Perform Calibration, quality control and proficiency testing with 100% accuracy. Create Levy-Jennings Charts every month to track QC performance and take corrective measures if necessary. Prepare specimens for analysis and establish proper chronological priorities in testing. Perform POC test including Strep., Influenzas A&B, Mono, Urine drug screen, pregnancy and blood Lead. Perform phlebotomy Respond and resolve providers inquiries and concerns in a timely manner. Oversee the complete identification, confirmation and sensitivity on bacteriology specimens isolated from throat, skin, wound, blood, urine and CSF Maintain and update sample logs correctly into computerized tracking system.
Pursuing my Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (Mar 2018 – Feb 2019) Obtained my CLS license on Feb 26 2019 California (CLS) ASCP, Generalist / License/Certificate Number: MTA-02013483
° Start up and commissioning of the toxicology department. ° Perform routine and non-routine Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS\MS) maintenance and troubleshooting (Schimadzu 8050). ° LC-MS\MS data processing, evaluation of test results and preparation of technical reports. ° Use of Lab Information Management System (LIMS): LabGen. ° Conduction of method validation for new methods including: precision and accuracy, reputability, establishment of quality control (QC), and development of standard operating procedures (SOP). ° Abide by all regulatory guidelines, GMP guidelines, and Environmental Health and Safety regulations as required by the job. ° Perform Wet chemistry, including gravimetric and titration methods, pH determination, reagent and buffer preparation, standard solution preparation and serial dilution.