User's Cover Picture
User's avatar

Frederick Mintah Appiah

I'm a Laboratory Technicien and I'm passionate about health and wellness. I have research and laboratory experience

Message
Intro
Accra, Ghana
Laboratory Scientist (Technicien) at Ga East Municipal Hospital
Studied Microbiology at Rathinam College of Arts and Science
Hospital & Health Care
Joined July 24, 2023

Skills

Languages

English
-
Fluent
About
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
User avatar
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.
Education
User avatar
Rathinam College of Arts and Science
Jun 2018 – Jun 2021
Bachelor of Science , Microbiology