Summary
Education
Skills
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Work Experience
Leadership/Volunteer work
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Reference
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DORA AGBODZA

Koforidua-

Summary

Motivated, adaptable, and responsible medical laboratory professional with a strong focus on quality. Gained excellent clinical skills through hands-on experience and proficient in performing a wide range of laboratory tests and procedures with speed and meticulous attention to detail. Methodical approach, dedication, and unwavering commitment to completing tasks ensure consistent delivery of optimum results. Open to new ideas and thrives in a collaborative team environment, making a valuable asset to any organization.

Education

BTECH - Medical Laboratory Science

Koforidua Technical University
2024

HND - Medical Laboratory Technology

Koforidua Technical University
2022

WASSCE - General Science

Ofori Panyin Senior High School
2017

BECE -

Holy Child Academy Preparatory School
2014

Skills

  • Assist hospital physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, injuries and medical conditions by providing clinical testing and specimen analysis
  • Conduct lab tests in the areas of blood bank, chemical pathology, hematology, coagulation, serology and microbiology
  • Prepare chemical solutions, reagents and specimens for microscopic examination
  • Perform laboratory tests; analyze and report findings; and investigate atypical results and discrepancies to determine causation
  • Expedite critical testing results without compromising sample validity or quality assurance
  • Analysing body fluids using microscope or automated analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases
  • Ensure implementation of waste disposal policy by proper disposal of sharps, bio-hazards and regular waste in separate containers using protocols
  • Conduct blood test and perform blood counts
  • Perform Covid-19 Test
  • Prepare standard solutions or reagents to be combined with samples
  • Analyses of test results
  • Record test data
  • Critical thinking
  • Investigative skills
  • Problem solving and excellent communication skills
  • The ability to maintain and calibrate technical equipment
  • Time management
  • Patience, teamwork skills and paying attention to details

Other skills

  • Laboratory management
  • Quality management
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Planning and coordination
  • Computer literacy
  • Stock management

Work Experience

Medical Laboratory Professional,Intern- Eastern Regional Hospital,Koforidua (August 2024-October 2024)

  • Conduct laboratory tests in areas of chemical pathology, microbiology and hematology using automated analyzers.
  • Run quality control tests for automated analyzers.
  • Perform aseptic techniques.
  • Accurately entered patient results into the laboratory handbook and dispatched results to physicians.
  • Perform culture and sensitivity testing.
  • Reception of samples and transportation to various units.

Medical Laboratory Professional, Intern - St. Joseph's and Orthopedic Hospital (August 2024 - October 2024)

  • Reception of cytological and histological specimens for processing and diagnosis.
  • Performed Pap smear test.
  • Performed tissue processing using automated analyzer.
  • Performed pap staining and H and E staining following protocols.
  • Practiced how to trim and section tissues and slide preparation.

National Service Personnel- New Tafo Government Hospital,Tafo(November 2022-October 2023)

  • Conduct lab tests in the areas of blood bank, chemical pathology, hematology, serology and microbiology.
  • Examined and observed parasitology specimen such as urine and stool using the light microscope.
  • Prepared thick and thin films for examination.
  • Analyzed and reported test findings or results and investigate atypical results and discrepancies to determine causation.
  • Accurately and efficiently entered patient details into the laboratory register and computer.
  • Performed phlebotomy
  • Prepared laboratory reports for physicians.
  • Performed Covid-19 test.
  • Ensured implementation of waste disposal policies by proper disposal of sharps, biohazards and regular waste in appropriate separate waste containers.

Medical Laboratory Professional,Intern - St. John's Hospital And Fertility Center(August 2021-November 2021)

  • Recorded test results into laboratory register.
  • Performed aseptic techniques such as disinfection of working areas and benches.
  • Monitored and recorded temperatures for refrigerators.
  • Performed full blood count using haematology analyzer.
  • Performed basic phlebotomy skills.
  • Ensured implementation of waste disposal policies by proper disposal of sharps, biohazards and regular waste in appropriate separate waste containers.

Medical Laboratory Professional,Intern- Eastern Regional Hospital,Koforidua (July 2021-August 2021)

  • Transported specimens from reception to various laboratory units for testing.
  • Prepared culture media for culture of specimens under supervision.
  • Prepared giemsa working solution for staining malaria slides.
  • Performed urinalysis and stool routine examination.
  • Ensured implementation of waste disposal policies by proper disposal of sharps, biohazards and regular waste in appropriate separate waste containers.

Medical Laboratory Professional,Intern-SDA Hospital, Koforidua(February 2021- April

2021)

  • Performed standard lab procedures and analyzing various human samples.
  • Performed basic phlebotomy skills, communicating and careful-observation.
  • Proper patient care and management.
  • Ensured implementation of waste disposal policies by proper disposal of sharps, biohazards and regular waste in appropriate separate waste containers.
  • Performed serological tests such as Hepatitis B and C,HIV,Serum Pregnancy test and Syphilis tests.
  • Recorded and entered test results into the laboratory register and computer.

Leadership/Volunteer work

Federation of Ghana Medical laboratory Science Students Association,National Exchange Officer (2022-2023)

Koforidua Technical University,SRC Health and Welfare Financial Officer (2021/2022 academic year)

Association of Health and Allied Sciences, Editorial and Advertising Committee Chair(KTU 2021/2022)

Medical Laboratory Science Students Association,Exchange Officer (KTU 2021/2022)

Genius Medilab Volunteers Association Organizer

Smiletime Foundation Staff

Accomplishments

Vodafone Ghana Foundation Ladies in STEM scholarship(2014-2017)

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy reading novels and books related to my field of study, listening to music, dancing and watching football.

Reference

Mr. Samuel Ametepe

Lecturer, Koforidua Technical University

0244969598

samuel.ametepe@ktu.edu.gh

MLS Dasaa J.Y Frank

Head of Department, St. John's Hospital,Achimota

+233249612879

fydasaa@gmail.com

Mr. Seth Tenkorang Boateng

Lecturer, Koforidua Technical University

+233244179733

seth.boateng@ktu.edu.gh

Timeline

BTECH - Medical Laboratory Science

Koforidua Technical University

HND - Medical Laboratory Technology

Koforidua Technical University

WASSCE - General Science

Ofori Panyin Senior High School

BECE -

Holy Child Academy Preparatory School
DORA AGBODZA