Fumane Monaheng
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Sandton,South Africa
Summary
Candidate professional degree graduate (degree will be conferred in April 2023). On January 1, 2022, began working as an intern Medical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Chemistry) at the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS). The HPCSA internship for the professional degree was completed 30 December 2022. Enjoy solving problems and have passion for healthcare and clinical research. Gained some experience in basic research as a requirement for the professional degree. Have an objective to enhance knowledge and gain experience in a dynamic organization that prides itself in development of young professionals. Organized and dependable on successful execution of multiple tasks with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS)
Cape Town
06.2021 - 12.2022
- As a Medical Laboratory Scientist intern we applied quality assurance processes and standard operating procedures in order to ensure the laboratory is constantly able to provide a high quality, cost effective and safe services.
- Received, analysed and reported on routine blood specimens and miscellaneous specimens.
- Learned diagnostic techniques used in the clinical chemistry laboratory.
- Prepared reagents to enable tests to be performed.
- Performed administrative tasks pertinent to departmental record keeping, data capturing, report generation, photocopying, faxing and filing.
- Participated in research project initiated by the department of Chemical Pathology as per academic requirements on Acute Kidney Injury.
- Participated in the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities within the department/Laboratory that contributes to staff development and in compliance with the HPCSA requirements.
- Received training in Total Quality Management of the laboratory which involves the implementation and monitoring of systems to ensure accurate and reliable results.
- Monitored equipment calibration and maintenance to ensure consistency and reliable results. Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BHSc Medical Laboratory Science
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town 01.2018 - 12.2022
Skills
Test data analysis
undefinedAdditional Information
Bone Marrow Donor Recruiter 2018
South African Bone Marrow Registry
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS)
06.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - BHSc Medical Laboratory Science
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2018 - 12.2022
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