Jideofo Onwuli
Onitsha
Summary
Hardworking Medical Laboratory Scientist bringing 8 years of expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1
LABORATORY UNIT, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
01.2020 - Current
- Collected and handled various types of patient samples
- Organized and facilitated patients' sample collection, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Conducted microbiology, hematology, and chemistry tests with precision
- Managed and maintained laboratory automated equipment, including SENSACORE ST-100B ISE Electrolyte Analyzer, Mindray BC-5000 Hematology Analyzer, Mindray BS-200 Auto chemistry Analyzer, and others
- Served as the Quality Officer at the Laboratory, ensuring compliance with ISO 15189 guidelines
- Supervised and mentored medical laboratory technicians
- Teach and demonstrate medical laboratory procedures and tests and instrumentation to undergraduate students
- Prepared test reagents and stains for diagnostic procedures
- Actively participated in clinical meetings, ward rounds, and departmental seminar presentations
- Prioritized patient confidentiality and ensured the protection of personal data
- Contributed to the maintenance of the laboratory quality management system.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing lab processes and introducing new testing methods.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
PILOT HOSPITAL AND MATERNITY, ONITSHA ANAMBRA STATE
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Preparation and analysis of test samples
- Collection, handling and storage of patient’s samples
- Handling and maintenance of laboratory automated equipment (MICROPLATE READER BIOTEK 800 TS, MICROPLATE WASHER BIOTEK EL406, MINDRAY BC-5300 HAEMATOLOGY ANALYSER, KHB SEMI-AUTOMATIC CLINICAL CHEMISTRY ANALYZER (L-3180))
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing standardized testing procedures and protocols.
- Increased patient satisfaction through timely and accurate diagnostic results.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care and improve treatment outcomes.
- Preparation of monthly statistics
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, sharing insights from lab findings to inform treatment decisions.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
- Preparation of test reagents and stains
- Stock keeping
- Application of health, safety and environmental management processes.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
TUDUN WADA GENERAL HOSPITAL, TUDUN WADA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KANO STATE NIGERIA
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Collection of test samples
- Running of hematology, clinical chemistry and microbiology tests
- Cross matching and dispensing of appropriate blood for transfusion
- Handling and maintenance of laboratory automated equipment (MINDRAY BC-5300 AUTOMATIC HAEMATOLOGY ANALYSER, ERBA MANNHEIM ISE ELECTROLYTE ANALYSER, DRP 650 BIOCHEMISTRY ANALYSER)
- Management of the laboratory finance
- Maintenance of quality management system
- Education and supervision of medical laboratory science students
- Preparation of PowerPoint presentation slides for laboratory staff step-down training.
- Increased patient satisfaction through timely and accurate diagnostic results.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing standardized testing procedures and protocols.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Conducted root cause analysis to enhance quality and laboratory processes.
INTERN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Performed all duties under supervision
- Collection of patient’s samples
- Assisted the pathologists in cutup of histopathology tissues
- Running of hematology, clinical chemistry, histopathology and microbiology tests
- Patient’s reception, registration and documentation
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly statistics in all the departments
- Running of CD4+ counting and Viral Load tests for HIV patients
- Preparation of sputum samples and running of GeneXpert test
- Transmission of results to the doctor using the local area network
- Assisted in the running of performance of polymerase chain reaction for viral load
- Bimonthly presentation of seminars.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Reduced errors in test results by implementing rigorous quality control measures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
ENUGU07.2013
Skills
- Excellent medical laboratory skills with commended performance analyzing basic and complex laboratory assays
- Accurate, reliable, precise with good turnaround time
- Good communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Good work ethics and team spirit
- Documentation skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Control Testing
- Clinical Laboratory Expertise
- Immunohematology Proficiency
- Microbiology Techniques
- Molecular diagnostics
- Serology Procedures
Certification
Membership American Society for Clinical Scientists International [ASCPi]
References
- Dr. Collins. Uchechukwu Obi, Laboratory Unit Head, Laboratory Unit, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria, 08037310117, cuc.obi@unizik.edu.ng
- Dr. Peter Izuchukwu Udokwu, Deputy Chief Medical Director, TUDUN WADA GENERAL HOSPITAL, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria, 07011527418, Peterudokwu@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading And Writing
- Research And Teaching
- Sports
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1
LABORATORY UNIT, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
01.2020 - Current
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
PILOT HOSPITAL AND MATERNITY, ONITSHA ANAMBRA STATE
07.2017 - 12.2019
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
TUDUN WADA GENERAL HOSPITAL, TUDUN WADA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KANO STATE NIGERIA
05.2016 - 05.2017
INTERN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
11.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
Membership American Society for Clinical Scientists International [ASCPi]
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