JOSEPH AMOAKO MENSAH
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Winneba
Summary
Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist with over three years of maintaining safe and reliable lab environments. Known for delivering flawless diagnostic reports on tests ranging from pre-analytical to post-analytical. Maintains strict adherence with prescribed safety protocols and regulatory guidelines for lab operations and subject privacy. Logical and detailed Medical Laboratory Scientist with experience testing samples used to diagnose and treat diseases and conditions. Well-versed in complex laboratory biological sample tests. Highly accurate when recording data and guiding quality control while following laboratory policies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ghana Health Service
01.2021 - Current
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
- Performed and documented accurate transfusion reaction investigations.
- Complied with waste disposal procedures for biological and hazardous waste types such as body fluid spillage and culture plates and bacterial isolate.
- Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and diagnostic techniques.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing standard operating procedures.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Performed data analysis and interpretation of results from clinical trials and epidemiological studies.
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Gathered and evaluated quality assurance data to identify issues and improve process efficiency.
- Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances in results and blood product performance.
- Measured and assessed antibodies in blood to indicate conditions.
- Conducted root cause analysis to enhance quality and laboratory processes.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Analyzed testing results based on established indicators, submitting findings to central lab database.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Analyzed cultures using molecular-based and biochemical techniques.
- Conducted experiments to evaluate the efficacy of drug treatments for various diseases.
- Performed bacterial identification using reference reagents and prescribed techniques.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Future View Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
- Performed and documented accurate transfusion reaction investigations.
- Complied with waste disposal procedures for biological and hazardous waste types such as infectious (body fluid spillage and bacterial isolates and infectious waste.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH-As Intern
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
- Performed and documented accurate transfusion reaction investigations.
- Utilized molecular and genetic techniques to detect and diagnose diseases.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and diagnostic techniques.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Led quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances in results and blood product performance.
- Conducted root cause analysis to enhance quality and laboratory processes.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Measured and assessed antibodies in blood to indicate conditions.
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Histopathological tissue reception, processing and microtomy.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Life Sciences Medical Centre, Cape Coast-Vocational Training
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and diagnostic techniques.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Half Assini Government Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2017
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Oversaw shipment and reception of laboratory specimens, verifying proper safety precautions and handling methods.
- Performed and documented accurate transfusion reaction investigations.
- Complied with waste disposal procedures for biological and hazardous waste types such as [Type] and [Type].
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
Pupil Teacher
Peace International School, Half Assini
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
05.2013 - 07.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast,Ghana05.2018
Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) - General Science
Half Assini Senior High School
Half Assini,Ghana05.2013
Certificate awarded: Basic Education Certificate Examination - General Basic School Subjects
Peace International School
Half Assini,Ghana04.2009
Skills
- Microscopic Techniques
- Testing Protocols
- Gram Staining
- Reagent Preparation
- Microorganism Isolation
- Specimen Collection
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Documentation Skills
- Urinalysis
- Hematology
- Sample Testing
Affiliations
Allied Health Professions Council-AHPC,Ghana
Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists-GAMLS
Medical Laboratory Professionals Workers' Union-MELPWU, 15433219
Certification
- Certified Medical Laboratory Laboratory Scientist, Allied Health Professions Council,Ghana - Four years
- Professional practices in laboratory Training -19th-23rd September,2022.
- Equipping Laboratory Professionals with Effective Leadership,management and Diagnostic Skills Training - 22nd-26th August,2022.
- Malaria Vaccine Pilot Evaluation (MVPE) Safety Site Hospital Staff-Training - 24th-26th August,2022
- The Role of The Laboratory in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance Training - 28th July,2022.
- Antimicrobial Resistance Screening and Theory -Microbiology Society -Training - 21st September-19th October,2021.
- Malaria Diagnostic Refresher Training - 1st-5th August,2021.
- Protocols for Malaria Diagnosis Training - 13th June,2019.
Watching and playing football, playing video games and reading literature
Watching of European matches and International football matches at my leisure times. As part of entertaining myself with PES and FIFA soccer games,I enjoy playing football with my friends as a form of exercise. Historical fiction and nonfiction literatures are my preferred choices when idle.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
German
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ghana Health Service
01.2021 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Future View Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2020
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH-As Intern
09.2018 - 07.2019
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Life Sciences Medical Centre, Cape Coast-Vocational Training
09.2018 - 11.2018
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Half Assini Government Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2017
Pupil Teacher
Peace International School, Half Assini
06.2013 - 08.2014
05.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Cape Coast
Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) - General Science
Half Assini Senior High School
Certificate awarded: Basic Education Certificate Examination - General Basic School Subjects
Peace International School
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