Thembelihle Ncube
Enniskillen,FMO
Summary
Results-driven individual with keen interest in medical laboratory science, seeking to contribute to high-quality patient care. Brings strong organisational skills and proficiency in handling lab equipment. Committed to supporting accurate diagnostic outcomes and improving healthcare services. Experienced Medical Lab Assistant with knack for precision and teamwork. Ensured accurate sample analysis and maintained lab equipment to support diagnostic accuracy. Recognised for improving workflow efficiency and fostering collaborative environments. Focused Medical Laboratory Assistant equipped to address daily and long-term laboratory duties. Monitors supply and equipment to promote productivity.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health Care Assistant
Millcroft care home
Enniskillen, United Kingdom
08 2024 - Current
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ministry of Health and Childcare.Inyathi District Hospital
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
06 2023 - 04 2024
- Ensured lab safety by adhering to strict hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in collection, preparation and analysis of samples for clinical trials.
- Enhanced patient management through accurate record keeping of test findings.
- Improved patient outcomes through consistent communication with doctors regarding lab results.
- Improved patient care by conducting quality control procedures on lab equipment and tests.
- Maintained safe working environment, adhering to lab protocols and sanitation standards across all tasks.
- Performed routine laboratory testing to aid in diagnosis of diseases.
- Handled bio hazardous materials safely, reducing risk of contamination or infection.
- Fostered sterile environment through diligent maintenance of laboratory tools and apparatus.
- Cleaned and tested equipment to support stable lab processes.
- Performed testing procedures according to agreed laboratory protocols.
- Recorded all data and results accurately and responsibly.
- Maintained clean, organised laboratory workspace to comply with hygiene and safety standards.
- Handled reagents with care and precision.
- Prepared reagents and solutions to fulfil experiment requirements.
- Disposed of hazardous materials according to industry regulations.
- Prepared laboratory specimens and samples for efficient, accurate testing processes.
- Operated, maintained and calibrated lab equipment, consistently meeting accuracy and schedule targets.
- Handled samples and specimens appropriately to guarantee validity of results.
- Reported results to medical practitioners and other health professionals.
- Applied safety procedures and wore protective gear in laboratory.
General Hand
Ministry of Health and Childcare
Bulawayo , Zimbabwe
02 2007 - 03 2021
- Followed strict waste disposal guidelines, promoted eco-friendly practices.
- Assisted skilled workers with tasks, enhanced productivity.
- Delivered messages across departments to improve communication.
- Supported in loading and unloading goods for smooth operations.
- Sorted and organised materials for easier accessibility.
- Used appropriate protective gear to minimise risk of injury.
- Maintained high levels of organisation and cleanliness for clear and safe working environment.
- Communicated safely to coordinate with team members in noisy and fast-paced environment.
- Replaced and disposed of malfunctioning items.
- Inspected doors and windows for function, security and maintenance needs.
- Checked grounds for safety issues and debris requiring removal.
- Cleaned up work areas to minimise disruption to nearby users.
Education
Certificate In Medical Laboratory Technicians. - Medical Sciences
Chitungwiza Central Hospital
05/2021 - 06.2023
Skills
- Specimen storage
- Medical sample quality control
- Medical data entry
- Stock control
- Medical record-keeping
- Specimen management
- Hazardous chemical safety
- Sample handling
- Infection control procedure
- Clinical waste disposal
- Laboratory equipment testing
- Quality Assurance
- Safe waste disposal
- Laboratory quality assurance
- Sterility analysis
- Good Laboratory Practice knowledge
Work Experience as part of the academic curriculum
- Worked at National Blood Services Zimbabwe,Mpilo Central Hospital in semester 1,first year(3months)
- ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-processing blood coming from blood donors.
-testing blood for HIV ,Malaria and Syphilis .
-carrying out routine and emergency cross match in the blood bank .
-trained to seperate different blood components namely whole blood ,packed cells,fresh frizen plasma ,platelets and preparation of antisera A,B,AB and D
Work experience as part of the academic curriculum
- Worked in Biochemistry ,Microbiology ,heamatology and Parasitology ,second year.
Roles and responsibilities
-worked in different specimen receptions of different departments receiving and sorting samples.
-analysed samples using different analysers under instructions of the manufacturer .
-recording of results on the LIMS .
-presentation on different clinical cases and discussion with other hospital staff.
- culture media preparation
-identification of species under microscope.
Seminars and workshops
- WHO Malaria microscopy external competency assessment for SADCC region.
- TB and Malaria refresher courseon sponsored by WHO .
Techinical skills
Machinery experience :SAMBA 11 viral load system, GeneXpert system ,Sysmex XT 4000i ,Mindray BC-3600 heamatology analyzer ,BS400E chemistry analyzer
Reference
Paulina Amoah
Millcroft care nursing home
66 Mill St
BT 74 6DW
cell 07770452353
email-paulidaps86@gmail.com
Portia Ncube
Head of department
Inyathi District Hospital
Box 11
Turk Mine
cell- +263773450659
email-portiamaseko87@gmail.com
Personal details
Date of birth :30 April 1986
Gender : Female
Marital status : Married
Languages known : English ,Ndebele,Shona
Declaration
I confirm that the above information l have provided is true to the best of my knowledge .
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Millcroft care home
08 2024 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ministry of Health and Childcare.Inyathi District Hospital
06 2023 - 04 2024
General Hand
Ministry of Health and Childcare
02 2007 - 03 2021
Certificate In Medical Laboratory Technicians. - Medical Sciences
Chitungwiza Central Hospital
05/2021 - 06.2023
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