Shane Bent
Kingston,Other / Non-US
Summary
Scientific Medical Technologist with 15 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. Medical Technologist who accurately identifies test results and formulates informed treatment suggestions. Seasoned operator of sophisticated laboratory equipment verifies optimal patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Bustamante Hospital For Children
kingston
2008.08 - Current
- Performed all tests and analytical procedures in alignment with company procedures, performance standards, and departmental competency standards
- Maintained laboratory testing equipment, including function checks and documentation
- Handled inventory control and supply stocking for all lab areas
- Documented assay components to maximize sample and run traceability
- Kept workspaces neat, organized, and properly supplied
- Properly stores and safeguards documentation and paperwork
- Cleaned and disinfected laboratory equipment and spaces
- Conducted experiments under defined conditions to verify or reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods
- Conducted specimen collection and biological specimen processing for Haematoligy,
- Clinical Chemistry and Microbiolgy departments
- Entered data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage
- Evaluated blood samples, estimating the number of cells, their morphology and additional characteristics such as their blood group and type
- Maintained strict quality assurance standard to keep laboratory results accurate
- Checked the chemical content and reactions of biological samples with in-depth analyses
- Produced and delivered detailed technical reports to physicians, family members and researchers outlining the results of tests
- Double-checked the team's results to verify the accuracy of laboratory findings
- Set up, cleaned, and maintained laboratory equipment.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Supervise and train employees on new and existing techniques within the lab
- Supervise and train student nurses in the phlebotomy discipline
- Actively engage in trouble shooting of laboratory machinery with international engineers from majors companies like Roche and Hitachi.
- Current Occupational Safety officer for the Bustamante Hospital for Children Laboratory
- Assistant secretary for the Jamaica National Safety council
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technolgy
Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville ManchesterSkills
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Corrective Actions
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Microorganism Identification
- Inventory Control
- Lab Assistant Training
- Specimen Processing
- Specimen Analysis
- Reagent Preparation
- Results Verification
- Transfusion Medicine
Certification
- Certificate in Supervisory Management , University of the West Indies - 2010
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Bustamante Hospital For Children
2008.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technolgy
Northern Caribbean University
- Certificate in Supervisory Management , University of the West Indies - 2010
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