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AVA-GAYE LAWRENCE

Kingston,Jamaica

Summary

Dynamic Medical Technologist with extensive experience at Spanish Town Hospital, excelling in specimen analysis and quality control. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate diagnostics. Committed to continuous learning and enhancing patient care through effective communication and technical troubleshooting.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Technologist

Spanish Town Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • Conducting Hematology, Chemistry and Blood Bank tests to provide accurate diagnostic information.
  • Implementing calibration and quality control measures for manual testing and equipment.
  • Maintaining optimal performance of Sysmex, Cobas C503, and Cobas E801 lab equipment.
  • Managing patient information entry and retrieval in Laboratory Information System.
  • Collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop strategies for effective patient care.
  • Monitoring inventory levels of supplies and materials used in the lab environment.
  • Engaging in continuous professional development to remain current with medical technology.
  • Participating in proficiency testing and external quality assessment schemes to benchmark laboratory performance against peers.

Medical Technologist

Biomedical Caledonia Medical Laboratory
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Conducted routine and specialized bacteriology tests, including culture analysis and susceptibility testing.
  • Executed serological tests, urinalysis, and semen analysis to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
  • Operated and maintained microbiological equipment, such as Vitek, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Monitored quality control processes while maintaining detailed compliance records.
  • Managed inventory effectively to align with operational needs.
  • Maintained precise records of patient test results and reported abnormalities to physicians.
  • Assisted in laboratory accreditation, ensuring adherence to national and international standards.

Laboratory Analyst

Humanima One Health Laboratory
12.2020 - 08.2023
  • Conducted bacteriology sample processing, including organism identification and susceptibility testing.
  • Executed conventional microbiological culture methods on water, food, drink, meat, and environmental samples to detect microbial pathogens.
  • Performed ELISA, chemistry tests, and urinalysis for animal disease screening.
  • Delivered timely, comprehensive reports to corporate and in-house clients.
  • Maintained various Quality Control records to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Medical Technologist Intern

University Hospital of the West Indies
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Conducted comprehensive clinical laboratory testing across Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Histology, Cytology and Transfusion medicine for accurate patient diagnosis.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to interpret test results and inform treatment plans.
  • Utilized calibration and quality control procedures to ensure machine accuracy in testing.
  • Entered and retrieved patient information within the Laboratory Information System to maintain data integrity.
  • Provided technical support to laboratory staff to enhance operational effectiveness.

Medical Technologist Intern

Tretzel Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Conducted tests in Hematology, Urinalysis, and Chemistry to ensure accurate diagnostics.
  • Executed phlebotomy collections for patient sample acquisition.
  • Entered and retrieved patient records to maintain data integrity.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, nurses, patients or other healthcare professionals regarding test results or other lab related matters.

Education

Bsc. - Medical Technology

Northern Caribbean University
12-2020

High School - 9 CSEC subjects

Westwood High School
06.2016

Skills

  • Planning and development
  • Communication skills
  • Laboratory skills
  • Specimen analysis
  • Data interpretation
  • Willingness to learn
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Collaboration with healthcare
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Quality control procedures

Certification

  • International Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS (ASCPi), 06/06/23
  • Certificate of Achievement in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General Requirements Training Seminar, 01/27/22
  • Certificate of Achievement in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General Requirements Training Seminar, 01/28/22
  • Certificate of Achievement in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General Requirements Training Seminar, 01/31/22

Extracurricular Activities

Medical Technology Undergraduate Association, Assistant Public Relations Officer and Assistant Secretary, 09/2017, 06/2019

Volunteer Experience

  • Westwood High School, Mentor, 09/2019, 07/2020, Provided mentees with career advice, encouragement, and support, while identifying resources to aid personal development through the mentorship program.
  • Northern Caribbean University, Student Tertiary Experience Program, 08/2018, 11/2018, Guided first-year students by providing them with academic and non-academic assistance which enabled them to have a seamless transition through their first semester.

Timeline

Medical Technologist

Spanish Town Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Medical Technologist

Biomedical Caledonia Medical Laboratory
08.2023 - 03.2024

Laboratory Analyst

Humanima One Health Laboratory
12.2020 - 08.2023

Medical Technologist Intern

University Hospital of the West Indies
01.2020 - 08.2020

Medical Technologist Intern

Tretzel Medical Center
07.2019 - 08.2019

Bsc. - Medical Technology

Northern Caribbean University

High School - 9 CSEC subjects

Westwood High School

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