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PRINCE BUABENG

Summary

Seasoned Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist from Lapaz Community Hospital, adept in molecular diagnostics and training junior staff. Demonstrated excellence in clinical chemistry and leadership, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Proven track record in implementing quality control management, achieving over 95% precision in test results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist

Lapaz Community Hospital
Accra
01.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Lapaz Community Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in Ghana, and it has a substantial number of beds
  • It serves as a major referral hospital and teaching institution, providing healthcare services to a broad spectrum of patients, including those seeking specialized medical care, and serving as a teaching hospital for medical professionals in training
  • The hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient services, including a well-equipped laboratory that supports a wide range of diagnostic tests and procedures
  • Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
  • Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Engaging in research to advance medical knowledge and improve diagnostic methods
  • Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results
  • Performs and evaluates quality control procedures
  • Perform other laboratory related tasks under the direction of a supervisor as needed
  • Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures
  • Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments
  • Accessing laboratory testing and quality assurance
  • Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test
  • Leadership and mentoring of junior staff
  • Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in field
  • Validation and dispatch of patient result
  • Using chemistry analyzer to test for biochemical analytics in the patient blood
  • Using semi-automated analyzers to analyze metals and electrolytes in the blood
  • Assigning individual roles and responsibilities to subordinates
  • Assisting with the training of new employees
  • Maintain clean work area in accordance with Infection Control
  • Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials
  • Assist with answering the telephone and perform order entry in the LIS system, when needed
  • Lapaz Community Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in Ghana, and it has a substantial number of beds
  • It serves as a major referral hospital and teaching institution, providing healthcare services to a broad spectrum of patients, including those seeking specialized medical care, and serving as a teaching hospital for medical professionals in training
  • The hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient services, including a well-equipped laboratory that supports a wide range of diagnostic tests and procedures
  • Sections rotated in lab: Five sections
  • Hours worked per week: 40 hours
  • Do you supervise any employees
  • Yes

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Ghana Armed Forces
Accra
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Company Overview: The 37 Military Hospital is a medical facility primarily designed to provide healthcare services to military personnel, veterans, and their families
  • It is a major healthcare facility in Ghana, known for its substantial capacity, typically ranging from 400 to 600 beds
  • The hospital offers comprehensive medical services, including inpatient and outpatient care, and has a well-equipped laboratory that supports both inpatient and outpatient testing
  • Receive and assess incoming samples, adhering to sample rejection criteria
  • Accurately document and log all received samples and their relevant information
  • Dispatch samples to appropriate workstations based on the type of tests required
  • Ensure the provision of high-quality service, maintaining and cleaning equipment for accuracy
  • Calibrate and set controls for equipment (response, vitros, sysmex, and cobas analyzers) and reagents to maintain testing precision
  • Prioritize patient care by adhering to safety protocols in the phlebotomy unit
  • Provide patient education regarding all diagnostic tests to enhance understanding and cooperation
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of patients at all times
  • Maintain readiness for on-call duty, including weekends and holidays, to address emergent patient needs
  • The 37 Military Hospital is a medical facility primarily designed to provide healthcare services to military personnel, veterans, and their families
  • It is a major healthcare facility in Ghana, known for its substantial capacity, typically ranging from 400 to 600 beds
  • The hospital offers comprehensive medical services, including inpatient and outpatient care, and has a well-equipped laboratory that supports both inpatient and outpatient testing
  • Sections rotated in lab: Five
  • Hours worked per week: 40
  • Do you supervise any employees
  • Yes

Medical Laboratory

Heel International Homeopathic Clinic
Accra
02.2018 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Heel International Homeopathic Clinic is a healthcare facility that offers a range of medical services to patients in the community
  • The clinic features a well-equipped laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff, testing a range of 30 to 40 samples per day
  • It is a private medical clinic affiliated with the Ghanaian private healthcare network, focusing on personalized patient care and services
  • Manage and operate Chemistry Analyzers (Mindray BS 120 and Bio systems BTS-350 semi-automated analyzers) efficiently
  • Calibrate and maintain control settings for analyzers and test reagents
  • Perform daily checks and quality controls on laboratory equipment
  • Ensure the safety and maintenance of all laboratory equipment
  • Oversee the timely supply of reagents and maintain department inventory
  • Prepare patients, including pediatric cases, for various procedures, emphasizing their comfort and readiness
  • Prioritize patient well-being and provide them with information on tests and procedures
  • Handle out-of-hours and weekend cases, ensuring continuity of patient care
  • Act as a substitute for the General Manager when unavailable
  • Provide training and guidance to new colleagues on equipment operation and laboratory procedures
  • Manage work schedules, including vacations and holidays, for the entire medical laboratory department
  • Heel International Homeopathic Clinic is a healthcare facility that offers a range of medical services to patients in the community
  • The clinic features a well-equipped laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff, testing a range of 30 to 40 samples per day
  • It is a private medical clinic affiliated with the Ghanaian private healthcare network, focusing on personalized patient care and services
  • Sections rotated in lab: 3 sections
  • Hours worked per week: 14 hours
  • Do you supervise any employees
  • No

Education

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences -

University Of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
11.2020

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Parasitology
  • Proficient in Molecular Diagnostics
  • Immunohematology proficiency
  • Thorough Documentation Practices
  • Clinical chemistry expertise
  • Microbiology techniques
  • Serology testing
  • Specimen processing
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Hematology analysis
  • Advanced microscopy
  • Data interpretation
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Quality control management
  • Lab information systems

Totalyearsexperience

5

Specialtyexperience

Medical Laboratory Technologist (Generalist), 4

Licensureandcertificates

  • ASCPi Certification, 08/27/2023, 08/27/2026, 08/24/2023, 19948
  • Allied Health Professional Council, 01/01/2022

Timeline

Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist

Lapaz Community Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Ghana Armed Forces
09.2020 - 08.2021

Medical Laboratory

Heel International Homeopathic Clinic
02.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences -

University Of Ghana

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