IDRIS YUSIF KUTA
Accra
Summary
Hardworking Laboratory Technician bringing 4 years of expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Holy Bridge Health Center
Adentan, Accra
01.2021 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Conducted evaluation for as many as 50 clients in per day.
Laboratory Technician (Intern)
University of Ghana Hospital, Accra
Legon
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Acted as team leader for interns within my period of service
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Stored, transported and submitted urinalysis samples.
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Medical Laboratory Technician (Clinical Rotation)
St. Joseph Hospital
Koforidua, Eastern Region
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Performed venipuncture for over 50 out patients per day.
Laboratory Technician (Intern)
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission Accra, Greater Accra
Accra
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Coordinated with appropriate administrative staff to address clinical, operational and financial questions.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood sugar level and other related information.
- Assisted patients with basic care needs.
- Performed venipuncture and administered vaccinations for patients between ages of 2 months and 90 years.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
Laboratory Technician (Clinical Rotation)
Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua
Koforidua
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Managed over 20 clients per day.
Laboratory Technician (Intern)
Metropolis Diagnostic Center
Accra
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, etc.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed over 20 clients per day.
Education
HND - Medical Laboratory Science
Koforidua Technical University
Koforidua, Eastern Region2018
Senior High School Certificate - undefined
Armed Forces Senior High School
2009
Skills
- Precise Machinery Control
- Word Processing
- Experimental Procedures
- Contributing Team Player
- Medical Laboratory Equipment
- Microscopic Examination
- Biology and Chemistry Training
- Processing Specimens
- Blood and Urine Analysis
- Results Analysis
- Analyzing Test Results
- Patient Relations
Additional Information
RESEARCH / PROJECT EXPERIENCE
- Metabolic syndrome among patients presenting with hypertension at the Regional Hospital, Koforidua – Eastern Region.
- Multi parasitaemia among blood donors at New Juaben District, Koforidua – Eastern Region.
LEADERSHIP
- Course representative for Medical Laboratory Science students at Koforidua Technical University. (2015-18)
- Laboratory intern representative at University of Ghana Hospital. (2018-19)
- Soccer team captain for Department of Medical Laboratory Science at Koforidua Technical University. (2015-18)
OTHERS
- Volunteer as a Laboratory Technician for JoBerg foundation on medical outreaches.
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Holy Bridge Health Center
01.2021 - Current
Laboratory Technician (Intern)
University of Ghana Hospital, Accra
09.2018 - 10.2020
Medical Laboratory Technician (Clinical Rotation)
St. Joseph Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2017
Laboratory Technician (Intern)
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission Accra, Greater Accra
06.2017 - 09.2017
Laboratory Technician (Clinical Rotation)
Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua
09.2016 - 11.2016
Laboratory Technician (Intern)
Metropolis Diagnostic Center
06.2016 - 08.2016
HND - Medical Laboratory Science
Koforidua Technical University
Senior High School Certificate - undefined
Armed Forces Senior High School
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