Rieyana AdamsPage
Medical Technician
Cape Town
Summary
Detail-oriented medical technician well-versed in performing tests such as urinalysis, blood gasses and blood smears. Highly organized and diligent with systematic approach to handling specimens and conducting assessments. Ready to bring 20 years of related experience to challenging new role.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical technician
Pathcare Mitchell's Plain Laboratory
Cape Town
01.2017 - Current
- Reason for leaving: C1 post
- Duties: Technical bench duties, quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting,
- Basic microbiology, result entry, phoning and lookup record keeping and storage of archive results
- CPD-records and meetings, Staff representative on staff association
- Instruments: Act 5 Al, Au 480, Dxi, Stratus, Clinitec status , Acl Elite
- Company name: Pathcare –Mitchell’s plain laboratory
- Start
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Prepared and inspected medical equipment and instruments to manage wear and tear.
- Implemented infection control practices in handling specimens and equipment to provide protection and comply with health and safety protocols.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
- Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to determine underlying conditions and diagnosis.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
- Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Specialized in conducting Type tests with accuracy and precision.
- Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Used correct formulas and procedures to prepare solutions and reagents for testing needs.
- Assisted with research into Area of study by conducting required experiments.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Assessed new protocols and equipment for relevance and helped implement chosen updates.
- Removed samples of materials following good practices to achieve accurate test results.
Student medical technician
Pathcare –Reference
01.2002 - 12.2003
Lab Assistant/Data Capturer
Pathcare, Kingsbury
Cape Town
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
- Performed diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
Medical Technician
Pathcare Kingsbury Laboratory
Cape Town
07.2004 - Current
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Implemented infection control practices in handling specimens and equipment to provide protection and comply with health and safety protocols.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to determine underlying conditions and diagnosis.
- Prepared and inspected medical equipment and instruments to manage wear and tear.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
- Removed samples of materials following good practices to achieve accurate test results.
- Used correct formulas and procedures to prepare solutions and reagents for testing needs.
- Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
- Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.
- Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
- Assessed new protocols and equipment for relevance and helped implement chosen updates.
- Specialized in conducting Type tests with accuracy and precision.
- Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, accurately identifying and reporting laboratory results.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
Locum
Pathcare
Kingsbury
02.1996 - 09.1996
- Reason for leaving:Permanent position
Results Clerk
Pathcare, Louis Leipoldt Hospital
09.1996 - 12.1999
- Handling of telephonic results, queries, coordinating ward calls
Education
Matric - undefined
Spine Road
MS Word; Excel; Windows Meditech Qualifications: Medical Technician (Certificate Medical Technician) - undefined
Skills
NationalitySouth AfricanHome language: AfrikaansOther language: EnglishCriminal offences: NoneResidential address: 12 Monsoon rdRocklandsMitchell's PlainPostal address: Same as aboveWork address: Melomed Mitchell’s Plain HospitalHarmony SquareTown CentreMitchell’s Plain
Timeline
Medical technician
Pathcare Mitchell's Plain Laboratory
01.2017 - Current
Medical Technician
Pathcare Kingsbury Laboratory
07.2004 - Current
Student medical technician
Pathcare –Reference
01.2002 - 12.2003
Lab Assistant/Data Capturer
Pathcare, Kingsbury
01.2000 - 01.2002
Results Clerk
Pathcare, Louis Leipoldt Hospital
09.1996 - 12.1999
Locum
Pathcare
02.1996 - 09.1996
Matric - undefined
Spine Road