Valentine Ghanem
Biomedical Scientist
8 Teiko Aduemi Street, Dansoman,Accra
Summary
Experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist with strong lab skills, leadership abilities, and excellent communication. Expertise in conducting tests, managing operations, troubleshooting, and ensuring quality. Seeks challenging role to advance blood sciences and provide exceptional lab services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
Cocoa Clinic
07.2015 - Current
- Validate test results, adhere to standards
- Maintain equipment functionality, perform calibration and maintenance
- Manage patient and specimen data using computer systems
- Follow safety precautions and use protective equipment
- Conduct advanced chemical analysis using specialized equipment such as Beckman AU5800, Mindray BS500, Sysmex XN550, Access 2 Immunoassay analyzer, Roche e411, BiosensorF200, F300, etc.
- Record data with precision using LIS and Middleware
- Ensure cleanliness and readiness of equipment
- Contribute insights in patient evaluation with healthcare professionals
- Resolve issues impacting test performance or reporting
- Process specimens meticulously, ensure accurate testing
- Implement quality assurance programs for accurate results
- Provide clear technical information to stakeholders
- Supervise and train laboratory workers
Biomedical Scientist
Life Medical Mission
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Efficiently coordinated community health screenings, managed laboratory operations, and supervised supplies.
- Conducted extensive daily testing on 500 samples, diagnosing various diseases.
- Implemented rigorous Quality Management System, ensuring high standards.
- Ensured secure lab environment, adhered to safety protocols, and reported incidents.
- Documented testing methodologies and medical reports accurately.
- Monitored patient outcomes, recorded dosages, and assessed treatment efficacy.
- Complied with lab guidelines and prioritized safety procedures.
- Proactively resolved irregularities and anomalies promptly.
Biomedical Scientist
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Conducted comprehensive medical lab analyses using advanced equipment such as Carl Zeiss light microscopes, centrifuges, chemical balance, and state-of-the-art analyzers including Mindray systems, Sysmex XE 500, Vitros 250, Roche Elecsys, etc.
- Completed rotations in specialized labs: Hematology, Blood Banking, Microbiology, Immunology, Parasitology, and Biochemistry.
- Proficient with Cobas and Vitros analyzers for routine and specialized assays.
- Conducted in-depth lab investigations and disease diagnoses.
- Skilled in maintenance, calibration, and quality control of equipment.
- Trained in Good Lab Practices, specialized in biochemistry and microbiology.
- Utilized Quality Management System for accurate and precise investigations.
- Improved equipment reliability through preventative maintenance.
- Streamlined patient care by reporting critical results promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Ghana
11.2013
Skills
- HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with extensive experience in Blood Sciences
- Proficient in operating various analyzers, including point of care and laboratory-based systems
- Strong expertise in writing technical SOPs and validating new equipment/assays
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficient in using LIS and middleware platforms
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Skilled in microscopic techniques
- Experienced in equipment maintenance, testing, and calibration
- Knowledgeable in laboratory quality assurance and regulatory compliance
- Critical thinking and effective decision-making
- Trained in multi-disciplinary biomedical science
- Proficient in infection control and specimen collection
- Experienced in coaching, mentoring, data entry, inventory management, reagent preparation, and specimen collection
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Senior Biomedical Scientist due to resilience professional discipline and dedication that achieved improved laboratory services to cocoa clinic patients .
- Achieved SLIMPTA through effectively helping with laboratory quality assurance, laboratory safety, and enhancement of standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Contribute to quality assurance at Cocoa Clinic by serving as a secretary and Biomedical Scientist on the Clinic’s Data Validation Committee.
- Improved delivery of laboratory testing services by improving the laboratory turn around time whiles ensuring reliability and accuracy of laboratory test reports, realizing overall increase in customer satisfaction and cost efficiency.
Certification
Licensed Biomedical Scientist
- Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), Ghana (PIN: 09007815)
- Ghana Association of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists, GABMLS (Associate Member)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), UK (Registration No. BS076466)
- Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), UK (Licentiate Member, LIBMS No. 428077)
- Science Council, UK (Registered Scientist, RSci.)
Timeline
Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist
Cocoa Clinic
07.2015 - Current
Biomedical Scientist
Life Medical Mission
11.2014 - 06.2015
Biomedical Scientist
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
08.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Ghana
Licensed Biomedical Scientist
- Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), Ghana (PIN: 09007815)
- Ghana Association of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists, GABMLS (Associate Member)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), UK (Registration No. BS076466)
- Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), UK (Licentiate Member, LIBMS No. 428077)
- Science Council, UK (Registered Scientist, RSci.)
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