EDMUND JOY UKAMAKA
Bangor,Gwynedd
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist well-versed in performing tests such as urinalysis, complete blood count, Fasting/Random blood sugars blood films and blood smears, grouping and cross matching, culture and sensitivity, etc. Highly organized and diligent with systematic approach to handling specimens and conducting assessments. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Good at maintaining equipment and workspaces. Maintains strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines for laboratory operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Medical Laboratory Scientist
ZIONSON Medical Laboratory
Enugu, Enugu
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Collecting, receiving, and recording of test samples including blood, stool, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, semen, etc, ensuring that they are processed in the appropriate unit of the laboratory.
- Grouping, Screening and Cross matching of blood for use in transfusion and bleeding of donors.
- Training of Industrial Trainee Students and Laboratory Interns on experimental procedures and laboratory techniques.
- Designing and conducting Laboratory tests according to standard procedures
- Carrying out quality control, and making sure that laboratory reagents and consumables are always available when needed.
- Screening of antenatal patients for HBsAg, HCV, VRDL, HIV 1 and 2 and PCV.
- Stool microscopy ,culture and sensitivity to isolate enteric bacteria and parasites using direct microscopy and formal Ether concentration technique.
- Carrying out semen analysis, culture and sensitivity to investigate infertility in men.
- Inoculating microbiological samples using different culture media, and setting up antibiotic sensitivity test.
- Reading of culture plates, gram staining, wet preparations and biochemical testing to aid identification of isolates.
- Maintaining patient confidentiality by keeping laboratory information confidential.
- Operating and maintaining Laboratory equipment
- Ensuring the sanitation of the laboratory
- Adhering to safety, quality and risk management guidelines and IPC policies..
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ark of Life Medical Center Ngwo
Enugu, Ngwo
05.2010 - 11.2020
- Working as an active member of a multidisciplinary care team who is closely involved with their patient at every stage from when they arrive till them leaving the hospital
- DUTIES:
- Receiving, collecting, labelling and sorting of specimens for analysis in the appropriate departments.
- Handling enquiries, assisting with clerical tasks, entering and posting laboratory test results into the laboratory information system.
- Analyzing and communicating abnormal patient test results to the head of the unit.
- Perform routine investigation including CBC, Fasting/Random blood sugar, PCV/HB, Malaria, Widal test, Urinalysis, HIV 1&2,HbsAg, HCV
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order.
- Adhering to safety, quality and risk management guidelines.
- Managed high-volume laboratory testing, leveraging strong time management to meet strict dead line.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information.
- Observed Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Systems of Work to maintain safe and clean environment.
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1
NOSAM Medical Laboratory Calabar Cross River State
Calabar, Calabar South
03.2007 - 12.2009
- Provides laboratory test results for patients and liaises with the teaching hospital in the provision of laboratory service for the treatment of both outpatient and inpatient
- Responsible for carrying out laboratory tests and dispatching results to the appropriate department
- Executed and managed laboratory testing plans and procedure
- Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols.
- Prepared laboratory reagents
- Evaluated laboratory records and test results to ensure accuracy and integrity
- Used and maintain laboratory instrument and materials.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information.
- Documented test results in laboratory logs and databases with strict adherence to data security protocols.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order.
- Performing basic laboratory tests including malaria testing, widal, urinalysis/culture/sensitivity, stool analysis/culture/sensitivity, FBS,FBC,PCV/HB, HIV 1&2 screening, HbsAg, HCV, Hepatitis A screening.
- Grouping, screening and cross matching of donated blood for transfusion.
- Assisting in interpretation of test results and signing of the results, ensuring that the results are accurate and timely distribution to the appropriate departments.
- Ensuring that reagents and other working materials are in stock, and inventory taken when the need arises.
- Ensuring adherence to professional ethics and code of conduct of the profession.
- Preparation and inoculation of culture samples on the appropriate media. Carrying out sensitivity testing of isolates.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Calabar
Calabar, Calabar South
02.2006 - 02.2007
- Working in a multidisciplinary institution where the health and welfare of the patient is of utmost important
- Responsible for carrying out laboratory test under the supervision of the lead scientist
- Perform laboratory test procedures and analysis under the supervision of lead laboratory scientist
- Carry out sample testing in different units of the laboratory including microbiology, clinical chemistry and hematology and transfusion sciences to support medical diagnoses.
- Completed sample processing and assays in quality time.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order.
- Assisting in the preparation of different culture media.
- Assisting in the monitoring of laboratory technicians, ensuring that they adhere to strict professional ethics ,and learn to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Grading of students practical books, ensuring that they report the correct thing in their practical manual.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital
Enugu, Enugu North
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Performed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, blood group serology, histology and bacteriology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases
- Performs work accurately and recognizes, corrects and documents error when they occur under the guidance of senior colleagues.
- Identified, investigated and recorded incorrectly labelled specimens to eliminate risk of sample mismanagement.
- Safely treated and disposed of clinical waste in accordance with hospital policy.
- Loaded samples onto centrifuges and other sample preparation equipment.
- Carefully stored chemicals and samples following department guidelines.
- Maintained strict compliance with hazardous chemical safety policies, mitigating potential risks.
- Receiving and preparing blood samples for analysis
- Distributed sample request forms, sample containers and other consumables to patients in line with procedures.
- Maintains accurate and detailed records
- Cross matching blood for use in transfusion
- Liaising with other medical professionals to discuss patients treatment plans
- Selecting appropriate techniques for different types of hematological analysis under the guidance of senior colleagues.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health and Health Promotion
Bangor University
Bangor, Gwynedd 09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Nigeria Nsukka
Enugu Nigeria 09.1998 - 08.2004
Skills
- Sample testing
- Documentation skills
- Specimen collection
- Equipment operation
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Blood group serology, hematology and transfusion sciences
- Microbiological testing, culture and sensitivity
- Full blood counts
- Laboratory quality assurance
- Compatibility tests
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) knowledge
- Safe substance storage
- Routine cultures
Interests
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
, Blood group serology
Cross matching and transfusion
Microscopy, culture and sensitivity
Hematological tests and microbiological test
Work availability
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Timeline
Master of Science - Public Health and Health Promotion
Bangor University
09.2022 - 09.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist
ZIONSON Medical Laboratory
12.2020 - 09.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ark of Life Medical Center Ngwo
05.2010 - 11.2020
Medical Laboratory Scientist 1
NOSAM Medical Laboratory Calabar Cross River State
03.2007 - 12.2009
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Calabar
02.2006 - 02.2007
Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Nigeria Nsukka
09.1998 - 08.2004
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