Victor Opoku Boateng
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Summary
Results-driven Senior Biomedical Scientist with extensive experience at Accra Psychiatric Hospital, specializing in clinical chemistry and quality assurance. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing patient care through effective teamwork and strong communication skills. Proficient in advanced laboratory techniques, consistently delivering accurate test results while mentoring junior staff to cultivate a collaborative workplace. Committed to advancing laboratory practices and maintaining high standards of quality control.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Biomedical Scientist
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Implement internal Quality Control (QC) measures of technical procedures.
- FBC runs using Yumizen H500 (5 parts).
- Chemistry run (liver function test, BUN/Cr, lipid profile, HbA1c, uric acid test) using the Mindray BS-240.
- Urine toxicology test run.
- Provide a high standard of technical service as a member of the health care team to assist in the efficient delivery of patient care.
- Assist in research, evaluation of new techniques, and laboratory audits.
- Assist in the induction and supervision of junior staff, interns, and students in the laboratory.
- Validation of laboratory test results and documentation.
Biomedical Scientist
University of Ghana Medical School
Accra
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Collected samples, such as blood and urine samples, from recruited pregnant women in the labor wards and laying-in wards.
- Collected dried blood spot (DBS) samples from the heels of newborn babies.
- Processed whole blood samples into their various constituents (whole blood, plasma, and buffy coat) into cryovials for storage in -80 freezers, as well as serum and urine samples.
- Entered data into the Laboratory Data Management System (LDMS) to help manage specimen tracking, storage, shipment, etc.
- Entered laboratory results data and specimen storage data on COMMCARE, an app that helps our partners abroad track our work in Ghana.
- Setting up a laboratory information management system (LIMS) for inventory storage, managing specimen shipment, and tracking.
- Point-of-care test run (maternal and cord blood lactate estimation using POC lactate analyzer, hemoglobin estimation with Hemocue Hb201, HIV testing using HIV test kits, and urine chemistry using dipstick).
Teaching Assistant
University of Cape Coast
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisting with the tutorship of undergraduate courses
- Grading of quizzes, assignments and laboratory reports
- Organizing tutorials and laboratory sections for students
- Assisting students in the designing and structuring of research proposals
- Engaging in department-based research activities
- Assisting with administrative duties
Intern, Medical Laboratory Scientist
University Health Services, UCC
01.2019 - Current
- Assisting with administrative duties relating to data entry and document preparation
- Working directly with patients
- Building rapport and developing solid working relationships while taking samples
- Handling and preparing samples according to the organizational standards
- Performed routine laboratory tests
- Assisting in the supervision of students in the laboratory
- Testing and analysing specimens of human origin and other substances using established scientific laboratory techniques to aid in diagnosing and preventing diseases or to support medical research
Intern, Medical Laboratory Scientist
37 Military hospital
Accra
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Counselling and bleeding of blood donors
- Preparation and storage of blood parts
- Tissue processing and staining of slides for microscopy
- Performing routine haematology tests (G6PD, Sickling, HB electrophoresis, ESR, BF for malaria)
Intern, Medical Laboratory Scientist
SDA hospital
Koforidua
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Sample taking from patients (phlebotomy)
- Performing general serological lab tests
- Preparation of working solutions of various reagents
Education
BSc - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Cape Coast
Ghana05.2018
West African Secondary School Certificate - General Science
Koforidua Senior High Technical School
Koforidua, Ghana05.2011
Skills
- Computer literate in most Microsoft Office software
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
- Proficient in photography and cinematography
References
- Dep. Chief BMS Irene Badu, Head of the Medical Laboratory Department, Accra Psychiatric Hospital, aphlab@accrapsychiatrichospital.org, +233 541-499-214
- Dr. Kyeremeh, Senior Lecturer, University of Ghana, Legon, rkyeremeh@ug.edu.gh, +233 244 203 164
- Dr. Samuel Essien-Baidoo, Senior lecturer, Department of Medical Laboratory, University of Cape Coast, sessien-baidoo@ucc.edu.gh, +233 507408825
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/15/92
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Research
Intestinal parasitic infection, nutritional status and cognitive function in children.
Timeline
Senior Biomedical Scientist
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Biomedical Scientist
University of Ghana Medical School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Intern, Medical Laboratory Scientist
University Health Services, UCC
01.2019 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of Cape Coast
09.2018 - 08.2019
Intern, Medical Laboratory Scientist
37 Military hospital
05.2017 - 06.2017
Intern, Medical Laboratory Scientist
SDA hospital
05.2016 - 06.2017
BSc - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Cape Coast
West African Secondary School Certificate - General Science
Koforidua Senior High Technical School
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