Timothy John Alcantara

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Excellent clinical laboratory skills, with commended performance conducting/analyzing laboratory assays and resolving complex clinical and instrument problems.
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Accurate, reliable, diligent and focused on the timely, quality completion of all laboratory procedures.
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Work well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environments.
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Able to adapt to new situations and challenges.
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Willing to learn and to obtain further knowledge and improve skills.
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Highly motivated and strong spirit that possess an outstanding skill in leadership.
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Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
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Adhering to best practices in medical laboratory sciences and keeping up with advancements in the field.
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Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained safety and risk-management guidelines.
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Expertise in Phlebotomy for blood sample collection.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Laboratory Technologist January 2023 – January 2024
Dasmarinas City Medical Center – DCMC
Cavite, Philippines
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Collects, processes, and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples.
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Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid; performs blood counts using microscope.
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Performs quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy.
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Performs calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.
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Keeps records and reports on results according to established procedures.
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Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
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Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
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Performs computer data entry, recall, and labeling on complex pathology network (LIS).
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Performs routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, and minor adjustments on all lab equipment.
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Follows procedures on all lab tests.
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Assists in maintaining accreditation standards, to include all check sheets and quality control information sheets.
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Performs all procedures in a timely manner.
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Assists in the ordering of laboratory supplies to maintain proper inventory.
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Knowledgeable of all lab procedures and specimen submission requirements.
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Understand and use proper safety practices.
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Complete all required training and compliance courses.
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Handling of Laboratory machines such as SYSMEX XN-550 and SYSMEX CA 600 for Hematology, SYSMEX BX-3010, FUJIFILM DRI-CHEM NX700 & NX500i, CBS 50 Electrolyte Analyzer for Chemistry, ADAMSTM A1c LITE HA-8380V & FINECARETM FIA METER PLUS for Immunology and Serology and performing quality control, calibration and troubleshooting
Laboratory Technologist October 2021 – December 2022
Kairosmed Diagnostic Center
Cavite, Philippines
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Collects, processes, and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples.
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Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, clinical chemistry, analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine; performs blood counts using microscope.
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Performs quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy.
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Performs calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.
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Keeps records and reports on results according to established procedures.
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Assists in the ordering of laboratory supplies to maintain proper inventory
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Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
CLINICAL TRAINING
Medical Laboratory Intern December 2019 – June 2020
Emilio Aguinaldo College Medical Center
Cavite, Philippines
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Responsible for assisting laboratory operations.
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Perform examinations and experiments under the supervision of tenured laboratory staff.
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Shadow all the laboratory processes, document observations, and conduct an in-depth analysis of the results.
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Handling of Laboratory machines such as Beckmann Coulter Ac-T 5diff OV (Open Vial) for Hematology and Altair 240 for Chemistry, performing quality control, calibration and troubleshooting with supervision.
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Responsible for blood sample collection in hospital ward, outpatient department and emergency room to enable diagnostic testing.
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Retrieve blood from donors at blood drives for research and donation.
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Organizing and preparing samples.
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Logging results data.
Medical Laboratory Intern June 2019 – December 2019
San Lazaro Hospital
Manila, Philippines
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Responsible for assisting laboratory operations.
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Perform examinations and experiments under the supervision of tenured laboratory staff.
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Shadow all the laboratory processes, document observations, and conduct an in-depth analysis of the results.
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Handling of Laboratory machines such as Sysmex XN-1000 and Stago Compact Max for Hematology, VITROS 350 and GASTAT-700 for Chemistry, Sysmex for Clinical Microscopy, and bioMERIUX BacT Alert and BD BACTEC for Microbiology and performing quality control, calibration and troubleshooting with supervision.
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Responsible for blood sample collection in hospital ward, outpatient department and emergency room to enable diagnostic testing.
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Retrieve blood from donors at blood drives for research and donation.
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Organizing and preparing samples.
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Logging results data.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology June 2020
Emilio Aguinaldo College – Cavite
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION TAKEN
Professional Regulation Commission
Medical Technology Licensure Examination – PASSED August 2022
License No. 0107846
Valid Until June 2025
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
UP COLLab ver. 2.0: COVID-19 Online Learning Lab for RT-PCR Testing National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila
Biosafety Education and Awareness Training against COVID-19 Retooling Course National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila