Sandra Serwah-Akoto
Kumasi,
Summary
Driven and hardworking Medical Laboratory Scientist with five years experience. Reliable and focuses on quality completion of all laboratory procedures under tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals, contributing to exceptional patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
12.2021 - Current
- Examining and analyzing blood, body fluids, tissues, and cells.
- Relaying test results to physicians.
- Monitoring patient outcomes.
- Establishing quality assurance programs to monitor and ensure the accuracy of test results.
- Promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the lab by identifying opportunities for process optimization and championing change initiatives.
- Managing inventory effectively, reducing waste while maintaining adequate stock levels for uninterrupted lab operations.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Osbon Diagnostic Services
Kumasi, Ghana
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Recorded, analyzed and interpreted data.
- Collected , prepared and tested samples.
- Maintained, calibrated, cleaned and tested sterility of equipments.
- Supervised junior staffs and other laboratory users (such as students).
- Ordered and maintained stock and resources.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and reducing turnaround times.
Medical Secretary
Amedilab Services
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Received and assisted patients as needed.
- Typed medical documents. (eg; Physician dictations and patient charts).
- Maintained a detailed patient and medical records.
- Managed office communications (eg; Phone, correspondence).
- Scheduled medical appointments.
- Processed invoices, bills and payments.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted routine physical and chemistry tests. eg; pH measure or adjustment, glucose determination.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area in the lab.
- Recorded and documented all stages of work.
- Assisted and completed other duties to support the research team.
- Performed a variety of medical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry and urinalysis.
- Phlebotomy.
Medical Laboratory Intern
Suntreso Government Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Increased laboratory safety by adhering to strict protocols and guidelines during all tasks.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by supporting fellow interns and sharing expertise as needed.
- Upheld high ethical standards throughout internship tenure, consistently prioritizing patient confidentiality and best practices.
- Recorded test results on standardized forms to enter into database and communicate to appropriate personnel.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology.
Garden City University College
Kumasi, Ghana06.2022
Higher National Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technology.
Kumasi Technical University
Kumasi, Ghana05.2019
Skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a team
- Phlebotomy
- Clinical Chemistry
- Hematology
- Urinalysis
- Serology procedures
Affiliations
- Allied Health Professions Council. (AHPC).
- Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists. (GAMLS).
- Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union. (MELPWU).
References
- Miss Priscilla Adu-Gyamfi,
Osbon Diagnostic Services, morisca2011@gmail.com,
+233540812196.
- Mr. Osekre Agyei,
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, +233208326370, +233271939772.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Maternal and Child Health Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Osbon Diagnostic Services
01.2021 - 11.2021
Medical Secretary
Amedilab Services
09.2020 - 12.2020
Medical Laboratory Technician
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2020
Medical Laboratory Intern
Suntreso Government Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology.
Garden City University College
Higher National Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technology.
Kumasi Technical University