I am a graduate of Microbiology with First Class with Distinction. I work as a Laboratory Technicien in Ga East Municipal Hospital. I'm interested in providing quality healthcare to all. I believe in Standard Procedure and effective time management in collections, analyzing and delivering accurate results in time. I am able to work effectively in fast paced condition and work under pressure.
Experience
Ga East Municipal Hospital
Nov 2022 – Present
Accra
Laboratory Scientist (Technicien)
● Supervised and assisted undergraduate student in participant internship and specimen collection for their research thesis.
● Supervised and assisted undergraduate student in bacteria isolation and identification, for their final research thesis.
● Monitor and assess sample following regular sampling protocols (such as wound, Throat swabs).
● Prepared various reagents and specialized media for isolation of bacteria and projects in microbiology.
● Participated in traditional microbiology techniques: serial dilution aseptic techniques, quantification and isolation.
● Identify bacteria using a variety of identification methods including manual (biochemical reactions e.g.- Catalase, Urease, Oxidase, IMViC, etc) and automation.
● Analyse experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
● Helped to establish and maintain quality assurance programs, procedures and controls associated with the Laboratory.
● Scheduled preventative maintenance and maintain equipment logs
Haematology, Phlebotomy, Chemistry Department and Blood Bank
● Process, analyse and validate patients' specimens in the chemistry department. Perform phlebotomy, accessioning and processing specimens for laboratory testing.
● Functioned in all areas of testing, maintenance and quality control in haematology and chemistry.
● Performed routine testing and component preparation for transfusion therapy.
● Performed Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) technique for clinical detection of Hepatitis B, Syphilis and HIV
● Performed ABO for adults, and babies, RH typing, antibody screening by tube or microplate method
● Maintained inventory and other supplies to keep the department adequately stocked.