JOHNSON GOMASHIE
Medical Laboratory Scientist
ACCRA
Summary
Skilled at using laboratory expertise and medical knowledge to help medical laboratory professionals make accurate decisions and support both laboratory and hospital objectives. Manage equipment, supplies and chemicals efficiently to coordinate smooth laboratory operations. Hardworking and competent medical laboratory scientist with extensive knowledge in clinical laboratory operations. Punctual and professional, willing to work various shifts and driven to perform successfully in solitary role or as part of team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
St. Andrew Catholic Hospital
ACCRA
09.2016 - Current
- Drew blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques.
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Operated equipment to analyze bodily fluids for anomalies.
- Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
- Calibrated and performed routine maintenance to keep laboratory equipment in satisfactory condition.
- Maintained patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Ordered laboratory supplies to maintain inventory stock.
- Carried out medical laboratory procedures using skills in microscopy, microbiology,phlebotomy,blood bank.
- Prepared reagents, solutions and supplies to conduct lab tests.
- Cleaned and sterilized laboratory equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
- Performed urinalysis, hematology, chemistry and other testing procedures.
- Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, histology and bacteriology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases.
- Checked blood compatibility using crossmatching, antigen typing and antibody identification.
- Supported operations across chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, blood bank and microbiology departments.
- Guided students and newer laboratory personnel in proper practices and regulatory guidelines.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Dangbe Community Hopital
ACCRA
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Monitored standardized clinical laboratory tests and procedures appropriate to blood banking.
- Ordered laboratory supplies to maintain inventory stock.
- Used appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens and promote reliability of blood products.
- Calibrated and performed routine maintenance to keep laboratory equipment in satisfactory condition.
- Drew blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques.
- Documented patient medical information while following privacy procedures.
- Communicated with teammates and various departments within facility for smooth transfer of information and operations.
- Performed troubleshooting to resolve common equipment issues or contacted technical consultant to repair complex problems.
- Prepared reagents, solutions and supplies to conduct lab tests.
- Managed inventory purchasing, organization and tracking.
- Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot instrument problems.
- Analyzed blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
- Checked blood compatibility using crossmatching, antigen typing and antibody identification.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
12.2022
Higher National Diploma - Science Laboratory Technology
10.2012
- MASTESS scholarship Recipient
- Major in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Analytical chemistry
Skills
- Laboratory assay analysis
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Organization
- Team management
Languages
English
First Language
Certification
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (BSc MLS)
- Science Laboratory Technologist ( HND SLT)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist - St. Andrew Catholic Hospital
09.2016 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician - Dangbe Community Hopital
10.2013 - 08.2015
NARH-BITA COLLEGE - Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Technology
Accra Polytechnic( Now Accra Technical University) - Higher National Diploma, Science Laboratory Technology
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