Noluthando Gasela
Medical Technologist
Newcastle ,Kwazulu natal
Summary
Medical Technologist in Virology with 3 years of training and experience in laboratory environments that optimize patient safety with minimal medical or health care errors. Demonstrated to perform laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. Consistently employs methodical approaches to analyze results, establish procedures and use computers and specialized instruments for accurate and precise testing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Medical Technologist
National Health Laboratory Services
Newcastle
07.2020 - Current
- Participated in essential quality improvement programs to maintain accurate and timely laboratory testing and meet customer needs.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
- Performed molecular testing using PCR- based techniques.
- Input medical tests and clinical results data into computer using Software for storage and retrieval.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
Contract Medical Technologist
NHLS- Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
Durban
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Performed SARS Covid-19 diagnosis and virology tests.
Medical Technologist Intern
NHLS-Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
Durban
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Enforced quality control protocols to maintain accuracy of test results.
Education
ND Biomedical Technology - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban 01.2016 - 12.2018
Skills
Equipment testing and calibration
Specimen analysis
Sterilization techniques
Microscopic techniques
Excellent Communication
Creative problem solving
Working independently
Specimen collection
Laboratory procedures
Attention to details
Flexibility and good self management
Ability to work in a pressured environment
Teambuilding
Abbott Alinity-M Super user
Certification
National diploma: Biomedical technology (virology)- Mangosuthu University of Technology
Timeline
Medical Technologist
National Health Laboratory Services
07.2020 - Current
Contract Medical Technologist
NHLS- Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
05.2020 - 07.2020
Board Membership- Society of Medical Laboratory Technology of South Africa (SMLTSA)
03-2020
National diploma: Biomedical technology (virology)- Mangosuthu University of Technology
04-2019
Licence- Health Professions Council of South Africa
04-2019
Medical Technologist Intern
NHLS-Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2020
Computer certificate- Mangosuthu University of Technology
12-2016
ND Biomedical Technology - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Mangosuthu University of Technology
01.2016 - 12.2018