Chipili Ng'onga
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologist well-versed in performing tests such as urinalysis, blood gasses and blood smears. Highly organized and diligent with systematic approach to handling specimens and conducting assessments. Ready to bring 6 years of related experience to challenging new role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Ministry Of Health
06.2018 - Current
- Reduced sample contamination risks by adhering to strict protocols in the preparation and handling of specimens.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, participating in regular audits and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
- Optimized workload distribution among team members, ensuring timely completion of tasks without compromising quality.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing timely and accurate results, contributing to better-informed treatment plans.
- Aided clinicians in diagnosing rare conditions through precise execution of specialized tests upon request.
- Provided comprehensive training for new staff, fostering a supportive learning environment for skill development.
- Supported successful clinical trials by efficiently managing study-related laboratory tasks and ensuring data integrity.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
- Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Utilized advanced technologies to identify and analyze complex medical samples.
- Completed comprehensive diagnostic testing of blood, urine and other body fluids.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
- Evaluated and interpreted laboratory results to determine diagnoses.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, blood group and blood type.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
Lusaka, Zambia Diploma - Biomedical Sciences
Ndola College of Biological Sciences
Ndola,Zambia 12.2017
Certificate - Grade 12
Ibenga Girls Secondary School
Masaiti, Zambian 12.2010
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Quality Control Management
- Hematology analysis
- Parasitology Identification
- Histology preparation
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
- Result Reporting
- Adaptable to change
- Training and mentoring
- Clinical Microscopy
- Serology Techniques
- Blood Bank Operations
- Microbiology Techniques
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Patient confidentiality
- Infection control measures
- Data Interpretation
- Chemistry analysis
- Molecular diagnostics
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Clinical Laboratory Testing
- Coagulation Studies
- Immunohematology Procedures
- Lean Six Sigma Principles
- Cytology Processing
- Quality Control Procedures
- Equipment Calibration
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Document Management
- Chemistry testing
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Lab testing
- Quality testing
- Test Documentation
- Laboratory Assay Analysis
- Specimen Testing and Analysis
- Lab test analysis
- Data Entry
- Equipment Maintenance
- Sample Analysis
- Equipment Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Microscopic techniques
- Blood Sample Testing
- Reagent Preparation
- Quality Assurance
- Technologist in Hematology (H(ASCP))
- Laboratory procedures
- Language Fluency
- Material Staining
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Transfusion Medicine
- Flexible Schedule
- Relationship Building
Certification
- MT - Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Biomedical Sciences Training - 2015 to 2017
- Licensed HPCZ Medical Labolatory Technologist-2018 to date
- Certified MedicalLaboratoryTechnologist, Ministry of Health- 2018 to date
- Peripheral Blood Smear Training - 2022
- BCR-ABL PCR Training - 2022
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Ministry Of Health
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
Diploma - Biomedical Sciences
Ndola College of Biological Sciences
Certificate - Grade 12
Ibenga Girls Secondary School
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