Lourence Daniel Hansen
Port Elizabeth,South Africa
Summary
Motivated Medical Laboratory Science graduate, registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Pathology). Currently employed as junior medical device sales representative. Works to achieve the highest standards of excellence for all assigned tasks. Displays commitment to achieving organisational success by prioritizing service to existing customers and driving sales to build a stronger customer base. Possesses a strong capacity to make significant contributions to your company.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Junior Medical Device Sales Representative
Selective Surgical
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
12.2023 - Current
- Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.
- Managed client relationships from early stages of sales process through to post-sales
- Achieved and exceeded sales targets in line with client growth across all products and services.
- Generated new leads and opportunities to maximise revenue.
- Maintained awareness of latest industry trends, product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Kept clear, detailed customer records to maximise future sales opportunities.
- Proactively contacted prospective customers to increase sales.
- Delivered outstanding after-sales care through regular communication with customers.
- Presented new product lines to key medical and healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated goods and equipment delivery and installation.
- Prepared accurate cost estimations on equipment installation and maintenance.
- Observed technology advancements to deliver knowledgeable medical sales advice.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, providing critical support to surgical teams.
- Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting surgical sets after cases and ensuring sets are filled and ready for any upcoming cases
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
- Responsible for sales, training and troubleshooting of the Adeor Velocity Alpha neurosurgical Drill, accessories and consumables to surgeons and theater staff for the Eastern Cape and Garden Route
Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist (Clin Path)
National Health Laboratory Service
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Applied knowledge of microbiology, chemistry and haematology daily.
- Prepared and analysed samples using GENEXpert
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Provided physicians with comprehensive reporting and breakdown of patient samples.
- Collected data and performed laboratory experiments using established standards and protocols.
- Processed incoming samples and logged details in laboratory database.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Received, labelled and packed specimens correctly for analysis.
- Conducted laboratory tests under strict conditions for accurate results.
- Analysed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results and provide reports to healthcare practitioners.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment to precise specifications for accurate analysis.
- Served as primary operator of Beckman Coulter LH780 and Sysmex CS2500 analyzers, in addition to conducting daily quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting.
- Served as primary operator of Roche Diagnostics Cobas analyzer, in addition to conducting daily quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting.
- Served as primary operator of Beckman Coulter DXM Autoplak analyser, in addition to conducting daily quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting.
- Conducted extensive laboratory tests and recorded results accurately.
- Relayed results to clients using established methods.
- Cleaned and tidied laboratory benches and other workstations to keep work environment safe.
- Performed inoculation of culture media with high levels of manual dexterity and aseptic technique to prevent cross-contamination.
- Preparation and staining of slides for subsequent examination by senior staff members.
- Packaged materials or samples following directions for delivery to other sites or hospitals.
- Met course goals and achieved good marks with diligent completion of assignments, examinations and research.
Work Integrated Learning Student
National Health Laboratory Service
East London, South Africa
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Applied knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, haematology, histology, and cytology daily.
- Processed haematology, microbiology and chemistry samples daily
- Prepared samples for analysis using GENEXpert for MTB and SARS-CoV-2
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Cleaned and tidied laboratory benches and other workstations to keep work environment safe.
- Assisted in locating stored specimens for further testing and analysis.
- Packaged materials or samples following directions for delivery to other sites or hospitals.
- Readied slides for gram staining for subsequent examination by biomedical scientists.
- Rotated through all the diagnostic laboratory disciplines and gained a good understanding of laboratory processes and workflow
- Met course goals and achieved good marks with diligent completion of assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Health Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth 01.2019 - 02.2023
Skills
- Computer literate and LIS adept
- Able to work in a team and independently
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Customer assistance
- Blood and tissue analysis
- Specimen handling
- Laboratory calculations
- Data input, sorting and filing
Certification
- Level 1 first aid short course completed at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Registered for independent practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (Clinical Pathology) with the HPCSA. Registration number MLS 0004715
- CRICE Certificate of Competence including Sterile Field
Affiliations
- Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society since 2019
- Elected as a SRC student representative for medical laboratory science.
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Native language
Xhosa
Beginner
Timeline
Junior Medical Device Sales Representative
Selective Surgical
12.2023 - Current
Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist (Clin Path)
National Health Laboratory Service
03.2022 - 01.2023
Work Integrated Learning Student
National Health Laboratory Service
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Health Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Nelson Mandela University
01.2019 - 02.2023
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