Matthew Harewood
Bridgetown
Summary
Adept Medical Laboratory Technologist from Queen Elizabeth Hospital, excelling in specimen collection and quality control management. Enhanced patient satisfaction through accurate and timely diagnostic results. Skilled in hematology analysis and training staff, significantly minimizing contamination risks and improving laboratory efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
11.2014 - Current
- Facilitated smooth laboratory operations through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of recommended equipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Reduced sample contamination risks by adhering to strict protocols in the preparation and handling of specimens.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to international, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing timely and accurate results, contributing to better-informed treatment plans.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry / validation for accurate reporting.
- Performed routine maintenance, quality control and calibration on laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Prepared reagents and solutions to be used for laboratory testing
- Utilized various medical laboratory equipment to conduct tests and analyses such as Full Blood Count, Coagulation studies, blood grouping and many other haematoloy, biochemistry, histology and blood banking test.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
- Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
- Record stock usage.
Education
Bachelor Of Health Science - Health Administration And Management
University of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus
Barbados05.2024
Associate Degree In Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Barbados Community College
Barbados07.2013
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Quality Control Management
- Hematology analysis
- Malaria and microbiology Identification
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
11.2014 - Current
Bachelor Of Health Science - Health Administration And Management
University of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus
Associate Degree In Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Barbados Community College
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