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Ebenezer Kwabena Antwi, MLS(ASCPi)

Kumasi

Summary

I am a committed, self-disciplined, responsible, diligent, and trustworthy licensed medical laboratory scientist with the knowledge, experience, and qualities to add value to your institution. I can work alone or collaborate with others, whereby the collective performance of the team is critical to the success of the organization. Having studied the role and responsibilities in detail, I have the necessary skills and attributes to perform all duties to a high standard. I have applied for this job because of the institution's high standards in patient care and a workplace where I can learn, progress, contribute, and work alongside like-minded professionals toward a common goal. I have attached my visa screen certificate, ASCPi certificate, English proficiency test result, bachelor's certificate, transcript evaluation and current employment appointment letter for your consideration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (GENERALIST)

KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL
04.2021 - Current
  • Hematology unit
  • Proficient in venipuncture techniques and blood sample collection (Phlebotomy)
  • Conduct full blood counts using the Sysmex SN 2000 hematology analyzer
  • Perform quality control, calibration, and maintenance on the Sysmex 2000 analyzer
  • Prepare blood film, stain, and perform detailed blood film comments
  • Prepare thin and thick blood films for malaria parasite identification, speciation, counting and detailed reporting
  • Proficient in operating Zeiss Primo Star and Olympus microscopes for detailed specimen examination
  • Conduct sickling and Hb electrophoresis tests for hemoglobin analysis
  • Utilize a Bio-Rad HPLC analyzer for the detection and analysis of hemoglobin variants
  • Perform and report coagulation studies using the ACL Elite coagulometer.
  • Microbiology unit
  • Provide guidance to patients on pre-analytic procedures for collection and handling of samples, ensuring accurate test results.
  • Prepare culture media for the growth of various microorganisms.
  • Culture urine, stool, blood and other body fluids to identify pathogenic organism.
  • Utilize growth morphology on media, gram stains, and biochemical tests to accurately identify microorganisms.
  • Perform and report antibiotic sensitivity testing, contributing to effective treatment strategies.
  • Conduct semen analysis and provide detailed reports on the findings
  • Perform and report macroscopic and microscopic examination of urine and stool to identify abnormalities.
  • Utilize the Cephied GeneXpert PCR analyzer for tuberculosis testing, ensuring rapid and accurate results.
  • Perform the Ziel-Nelson procedure for tuberculosis testing to identify Mycobacterium organism.
  • Utilize the Bactec FX analyzer for the diagnosis of sepsis and septicemia, contributing to timely and precise patient care.
  • Immunohematology unit
  • Diligently record and document temperature charts, maintaining the integrity of blood product
  • Perform a thorough screening of blood donors to qualify them for donation, ensuring the safety of both donors and recipients.
  • Conduct safe bleeding for qualified blood donors
  • Perform blood components separation and prepare various blood products for patient treatment.
  • Perform both forward and reverse blood grouping, ensuring accurate blood typing results.
  • Conduct major and minor cross-matching, contributing to a safe and compatible blood transfusion.
  • Perform antibody identification procedures to identify and manage potential compatibility issues.
  • Resolves transfusion discrepancies, ensuring patient safety during and after transfusion.
  • Clinical chemistry and Serology unit
  • Proficient in the centrifugation, aliquoting, and proper storage of blood samples for accurate and reliable analysis
  • Conduct a wide range of chemistry tests, utilizing the Vitros 5600 Integrated System, on serum, plasma and various body fluids.
  • Perform serum electrolyte analysis using the i-Smart 30 Pro Electrolyte Analyzer, ensuring accurate diagnostic results.
  • Proficient in conducting and reporting serum/plasma rapid diagnostic tests for HIV, HBV, HCV, and syphilis patients
  • Perform serum/plasma antigen and antibody detection for the identification of infectious diseases using a Chemwell ELISA analyzer.
  • Conduct HBV and HIV viral load testing for patients utilizing the COBAS AMPLIPREP TAQMAN PCR system
  • Perform and report COVID-19 tests using semi-automated Molaray MA 6000 real-time PCR, contributing to the diagnosis and management of COVID-19 pandemic.
  • General roles across various units
  • Process incoming samples by ensuring correct labeling, computer log-in, centrifugation, aliquoting, and storage.
  • Perform high-complexity testing within specified turnaround times without direct supervision.
  • Identify problems with laboratory instruments, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and take action as outlined in predetermine protocols.
  • Responsible for the oversight and regulation of the quality assurance process, instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Preparation of working solutions and reagents.
  • Verify, record and report laboratory results on all performed tests into the Laboratory Information System (LHIMS).
  • Demonstrate professional relationships with patients, colleagues and families.
  • Work during irregular hours with varying assignments.
  • Instruct, train, and observe medical laboratory scientist students and new employees in bench procedures and theory.
  • Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of a unit on a temporary basis as assigned.
  • Fulfill departmental and regulatory agencies’ continuing education and training requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with government requirements, hospital policies, and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of the laboratory equipment, instruments, and work area.

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST-NATIONAL SERVICE/VOLUNTEER

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST HOSPITAL
10.2018 - 12.2020
  • Obtained specimens from inpatients and outpatients, following proper identification protocols and appropriate techniques to maintain the integrity of the specimen
  • Processed and analyzed blood, urine, body fluids, and high-complexity testing using manual or automated methods
  • Provided blood bank services
  • Reported laboratory results electronically, verbally, and through written documentation.

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST-INTERN

CAPE COAST TEACHING HOSPITAL
03.2016 - 05.2018
  • Learned the process of specimen collection and criteria for rejection of inadequate specimens
  • Prepared specimens and performed laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases (Hematology, Microbiology, and Clinical Chemistry)
  • Ensured that quality control methods were followed in all laboratory analyses, including manual and fully automated procedures, in order to generate reproducible and reliable results
  • Assisted in the provision of blood bank services.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE -

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Central Region
08.2018

Skills

  • Good Interpersonal Relationship and Excellent Communication Skills
  • Presentation techniques
  • Great Hand to Eye Coordination Fit for Analytical Work
  • Data analysis skills
  • Scientific research
  • Adaptable to change
  • Good Computer Skills Including Microsoft Office Suit and Academic Research
  • Quality Control
  • Specimen handling
  • Laboratory safety protocols

Certification

  • American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCPi), International Medical Laboratory Scientist, 09/2026
  • Allied Health Professions Council Ghana (AHPC), Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist, 12/2024
  • English Proficiency Test, Pearson Test of English (PTE), 12/2025

Accomplishments

  • As a secretary to the hematology laboratory unit I have managed administrative tasks and assisted in the smooth operations of the unit.
  • Successfully co-authored a scientific research publication contributing to the field of health science.
  • Collaborated as a key member of the laboratory's data analysis team, playing an essential role in data management and analysis.
  • Actively participated in the quality management systems team, focusing on enhancing quality control and assurance within the laboratory.
  • Delivered presentations at seminars and conferences on behalf of the laboratory.
  • Instructed and trained many medical laboratory students and new staff, providing both theoretical and practical guidance.
  • Appointed as a member of the organizing committee responsible for coordinating (CPD) programs for medical laboratory scientist in the Ashanti region, Ghana.
  • Actively contributed to the development and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the laboratory.
  • Actively attended seminars and conferences, delivering informative updates and insight to the laboratory team through presentations.
  • I have volunteered to participate in a laboratory team dedicated to offering free health screenings and medical examinations to individuals within market communities, church congregations and underprivileged areas.

Presentations

  • Annual postgraduate conference organized by College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-Ghana, 05/2023, Kumasi-Ghana, Scientific Innovation and Academic Excellence; the Hallmark of Graduate Education
  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Scientific Research Conference (TEKCONFAB23), 05/2023, Kumasi-Ghana
  • Invitation to present a poster on my Master of Philosophy thesis entitled "Occult Hepatitis B Infections among Blood Donors: Implications on Transfusion" at the World Hepatitis Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, scheduled for April 2024.

Machines And Equipment Used

  • HEMATOLOGY: Sysmex XN-2000 Analyzer, ACL Elite Pro coagulation analyzer, Erba Mannheim Elite 5, Urit-3000 plus, Diesse minicude (BC Reader), Cellogel Electrophoresis Co, Quolo HbA1c analyzer.
  • BIOCHEMISTRY: Vitros 5600 integrated system, Urit-8021A, P. Selecta S-2000, Wondfo Finecare, Mindray BS 200E.
  • MICROBIOLOGY: Bact/Alert 3D 60 (Biomerieux), Vitek 2 - Compact (Biomerieux), Nuve EC-160.
  • BLOOD BANK: Nuve PN 150.
  • MICROSCOPY: Olumpus, Labomed, Inc, Zeiss Prime Star.

Publications

Safety concerns of glaucoma chemotherapy among glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency glaucoma patients, Journal of hematology and blood disorders, 5, 1, 104, 2019, Kyei S, Adu P, Wiredu F, Antwi EK, Baidoo EO

References

  • DR SAMUEL NKANSAH DARKO, Senior Lecturer Supervisor, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, +23324 218 5228, s.darko28@gmail.com/s.darko28@knust.edu.gh
  • DR DAVID SEBBIE SACKEY, Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, +23320 812 1066, dssackey@yahoo.com
  • MRS PATRICIA ABOAGYE, Dept. Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, +23354 486 7273, patiblessed@gmail.com

Hobbies and Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Watching movies
  • Reading

Timeline

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (GENERALIST)

KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL
04.2021 - Current

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST-NATIONAL SERVICE/VOLUNTEER

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST HOSPITAL
10.2018 - 12.2020

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST-INTERN

CAPE COAST TEACHING HOSPITAL
03.2016 - 05.2018

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE -

University of Cape Coast
Ebenezer Kwabena Antwi, MLS(ASCPi)