MICHAEL AMOAH GYANSAH
Lawra
Summary
ASCPi Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with background in performing complex testing and analyzing results for patient diagnosis. Strengths include precise laboratory skills, deep understanding of medical terminology, and adherence to safety protocols. Successful history (over 15yrs) of accurate diagnosing testing contributing to improved patient care and prevention of diseases of public health concerns such as Meningitis, HIV/AIDS, SARS-COV2, Tuberculosis, Malaria, and among others.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ghana Health Service - Lawra Municipal Hospital
Lawra
05.2022 - Current
- Supervised staff in day-to-day operations at the Laboratory
- Provided guidance, direction, and leadership to subordinate Laboratory personnel.
- Conducted periodic performance reviews for subordinate Laboratory personnel.
- Analyzed data to identify trends or areas requiring quality improvement and change in policy or procedure.
- Implemented the Laboratory Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 15189/22
- Monitored daily operations of the Laboratory to ensure efficiency.
- Analyzed specimens for the presence of microorganisms using a variety of techniques such as culture, immunoassay, molecular diagnostics, and microscopic examination.
- Verified and Evaluated test results to determine if they are normal or abnormal; reported critical value results to physicians in accordance with established protocols for prompt clinical interventions
- Maintained laboratory records and equipment; ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality control procedures.
- Conducted research experiments related to clinical laboratory testing methods.
- Monitored inventory levels of laboratory supplies; placed orders when necessary.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay abreast of advances in the field of medical laboratory science.
- Calibrated instruments regularly according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Conducted comprehensive blood tests, including blood typing, Complete blood count, coagulation tests and cross-matching for transfusion compatibility.
Clinical Microbiologist
Kaara Diagnostis Services
Wa
10.2012 - 12.2023
- Ensured compliance with CLIA standards.
- Assisted with training of new employees on microbiology techniques and instrumentation operation.
- Performed and analyzed bacteriological, mycological, parasitological, virological, and serological tests to detect the presence of pathogens in patient specimens.
- Conducted quality control procedures to ensure accurate test results.
- Developed protocols for standard operating procedures to improve workflow efficiency.
- Analyzed bacterial cultures using various biochemical assays such as Gram staining, oxidase testing, and API strips.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
St. Joseph's Hospital, Jirapa
Jirapa
11.2009 - 04.2022
- Ensured proper collection of specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Provided technical advice on the selection and use of laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Developed new methods for analyzing samples in order to improve accuracy of results or reduce cost of testing processes.
- Supervised junior staff members by providing guidance and instruction on their duties.
- Documented all findings accurately in electronic medical records system.
- Performed maintenance tasks such as cleaning glassware and replenishing chemicals used during testing procedures.
- Monitored proficiency testing within laboratory environment, handling necessary corrective action.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Microbiology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi06-2017
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biology
University of Development Studies (UDS)
Tamale05-2007
Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science (MLSD) - Medical Laboratory Science
University For Development Studies (UDS)
TamaleSkills
- Laboratory Quality Management ISO 15189-22
- Clinical Research
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Control Testing
- Specimen handling
- SOP implementation
- Specimen collection and processing
- Employee Supervision
- QA procedure development
- Laboratory Management
- Specialist in Bacteriological and Mycological culture and sensitivity testing
Affiliations
- Regional Chairman, Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists, Upper West Branch
- Part-Time Lecturing of Microbiology at Nursing School
- Daily work outs
- Time with the family
- Gardening
- playing tennis
- reading
Languages
English
First Language
Accomplishments
- Laboratory Manager - Lawra Municipal Hospita, Lawra, 2022 to Date
- Laboratory Manager - St. Joseph's Hospital, Jirapa, 2015 to 2022
- Regional Chairman, Ghana Association Medical Laboratory Scientists, Upper West Branch
- Upper West Representative - Society of Medical Laboratory Managers Ghana (SMLM-G) 2023 – Date
- Ø Vice-Chairman - Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) Upper West Region 2017 to 2022
- Ø Member Jirapa Municipal Public Emergency Rapid Response Team – 2016 to 2022
- Ø Member COVID-19 case Management team, Jirapa Municipal – 2020 to 22
- Ø Coordinator Infection Prevention and control, St. Joseph’s Hospital – 2017 to 2022
- Ø Member, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases 2018 to date
- ü Set up Bacteriology Unit in the Laboratory to perform culture and sensitivity testing – the only District hospital in the Upper west Region
- ü Contributed to the control of outbreaks such as CSM, Yellow Fever, Cholera and COVID-19 in the Jirapa Municipality
- ü Ensured a robust blood banking system that supply blood to other Districts in the Upper West Region which has resulted in zero maternal deaths from 2018 to 2020
- ü Contributed to researches conducted by institutions and organization such as WACCBIP, CDC, and NACP through sample collection, processing, testing, storage and transport
Certification
- American Society of Clinical Pathologists
- Allied Health Professional Council - Ghana
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist
Ghana Health Service - Lawra Municipal Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Clinical Microbiologist
Kaara Diagnostis Services
10.2012 - 12.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist
St. Joseph's Hospital, Jirapa
11.2009 - 04.2022
- American Society of Clinical Pathologists
- Allied Health Professional Council - Ghana
Master of Science - Clinical Microbiology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biology
University of Development Studies (UDS)
Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science (MLSD) - Medical Laboratory Science
University For Development Studies (UDS)
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