Umoizotu Ojo

* Led a team of ten, fostering positive relationships between staff and patients.
* Drove sales growth through effective marketing strategies.
* Assisted in the implementation of the SmartLab-360 Laboratory Management System, ensuring seamless integration of patient onboarding, accounting, inventory management, and EMR delivery for enhanced accessibility.
* Consistently delivered accurate laboratory results in accordance with ISO 150190 standards.
* Maintained patient confidentiality and adherence to good laboratory practices.
* Supervised laboratory biosafety as the head biosafety officer.
* Possessed practical knowledge of laboratory equipment such as Ichroma, Ichamber, Finecare fluorescent immunoassay, Mindray BC 11, and Mindray BA-88a.
* Contributed valuable insights during management meetings to improve laboratory services and patient satisfaction.
* Participated in DNA and other molecular sample collection for analysis.
* Trained newly hired scientists and technicians.

• Adhered to good laboratory practices (GLP) while conducting routine laboratory analyses.Maintained proper sample collection and documentation systems.Ensured strict compliance with the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases in the laboratory.
• Worked under a short turnaround time, providing accurate and reliable results in emergencies.
• Performed basic microbiology tests such as malaria parasite detection, urine microscopy and culture, and other serological tests.Provided counselling to HIV-positive patients.
• Participated in community services by offering free health screening, contributing to the delivery of accessible and dependable healthcare.

• Effective use of Medical Laboratory Software for capturing patients’ data and computing patients’ medical reports (INTERMEDS).
• Handled biological samples especially in chemical pathology, immunology and haematological fields.
• A good training on the use of advanced laboratory machines/equipment in handling hormonal samples.
• Enhanced interaction on how to deal with difficult patients.
• Steady training of laboratory scientists via scientific word/PowerPoint presentations for improved knowledge and skills.
• Training on how to clerk patients and get vital health information from them to run specific laboratory analysis and narrow down critical health conditions.
• Correlation of test results with the patient’s diagnosis.
• Perform daily quality control checks on all machines to ensure the results generated are accurate and precise.
• Perform and document quality control activities and corrective actions related to test performance, ensuring performance improvement.
• 6 months

• Gained analytical skills in Phlebotomy, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Bacteriology, Histopathology, Cytology, Parasitology, Immunology, Serology, and Blood Transfusion.
• Held a lead role as an intern to supervise the affairs of my team members in relation to standard laboratory ethics.
• Collected blood and received tissue samples with a focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Proficient use of automated machines such as ISE electrolyte analyser, centrifuge, SYSMEX-3, Spectrophotometer, Microscope, microtome, automatic tissue processor, embedding machine, ABOTT Architect i1000sr, etc.
• Assisted in the training of students on laboratory posting and Industrial Training attachment in the laboratory.
• Assisted with safe transfusion by conducting compatibility testing and completing blood counts.
• Maintained confidentiality of all patients’ information to conform to internal and other regulatory standards.
• Adhered to standard TAT and ensured efficiency of laboratory results.
• Continuous training and lecturing with well-prepared Word and PowerPoint presentations.
• Attended seminars/workshops and gained CPD units.
• Performed microbiology, parasitology, and serological analysis such as HVS M/C/S, wound M/C/S, semen analysis, ECS M/C/S, HIV/HCV/HBsAg/VDRL testing.
• Adhered to the biosafety rules and standards of each laboratory department.
• Handled COVID-19 samples in the molecular lab via the PCR technique.
• Maintained a high level of service whilst dealing with client queries and complaints.

• Gained general knowledge on how the laboratory functions and the basic law that guides the laboratory according to ISO.
• Training on how to collect blood samples adequately without issues using the Vacutainer system and following the order of draw method.
• Learnt the biosafety rules, standard laboratory practices and proper first aid care.
• Maintained confidentiality of all patients’ information to conform to internal and other regulatory standards.
• Reported all laboratory incidents and accidents in the lab’s incident report log.