JUAN CARLOS REVELO JR
Perth,Australia
Summary
Accomplished Histopathology Laboratory Technician with a proven track record at Australian Clinical Labs, enhancing specimen processing accuracy by leveraging excellent lab practices and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage time efficiently and collaborate effectively, ensuring high-quality outcomes under pressure. Expert in advanced lab equipment operation, significantly improving workflow efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histopathology Laboratory Technician
Australian Clinical Labs
Perth, Australia
08.2022 - Current
- Skilled in operating advanced lab equipment and adhering to NATA guidelines, coupled with excellent problem-solving abilities, and efficient time management.
- Achieved significant improvements in specimen processing accuracy and workflow efficiency.
- Specimen reception.
- Embed different types of tissue in wax to be sectioned using microtomes.
- Microtome operation and maintenance.
- Operate and maintain the staining machine and tissue processors.
- Collate, organize, and designate cases to pathologists, and keep track of their cases and slide numbers.
- Quality check histology slides (e.g., checking for folding, poor staining, scores, etc.).
- Transfer cut up (e.g, skin punches bx, gi bx, gynae curretings, breast cores); examining and describing the type of tissue
- Adhere to NATA guidelines, ensuring accuracy and precision with all tasks given.
- Molecular testing send-aways (e.g., FISH)
- Sending histology slides for offsite reporting.
- Appropriately troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
- Operating and maintaining a cryotome.
- Supervised and able to perform weekly maintenance on the tissue processors (Tissue-Tek VIP); disposal and replacement of chemicals and wax.
- Embed a variety of different types of specimens, including GI, gynae, skin, large, and small specimens.
- Able to use ULTRA for labeling, accessioning, de-manifesting, and printing cassettes for specimens received from St. John of God Hospital.
- Went on supervised runs at St. John of God Hospital to collect patient specimens.
- Tracking, storage, and disposal of patient samples.
- Supervised transport preparations for POC (Product of Conception) specimens.
- Able to use microtomes (Accu-Cut SRM 200 Rotary Microtome) to cut sections, and used Tissue-Tek Prisma Plus Automated Slide Stainer for H&E staining.
- Slide/block filing.
- Prepared reagents and solutions according to established protocols.
Core Biochemistry (Work Experience)
PathWest
Nedlands, Australia
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Supervised and able to perform daily maintenance and basic tasks on multiple types of analytical equipment including Roche Cobas c501/513, Radiometer ABL 800 FLEX analyzer, ALINITY ci - series, ABBOT ARCHITECT c1600 analyzer, FlexLab 3.6 Input/Output Module (IOM), Beckman Access 2, Immulite 2000 xpi, and Vitros 4600 analyzer
- Handled multiple urine and whole blood samples
- Tracking and storage of patient samples using SoftLab, LabOnline, and R 18
- Preparation for testing by following NATA-approved procedures
- Labeling of samples and printing barcodes from Soft Lab
- Shown Point of Care (POC) of Radiometer ABL 800 FLEX analyzers located at King Edwards Hospital and Children's Perth Hospital
- Shown and performed quality control test on ISTAT - creatinine quantitative analyzer
Special Biochemistry (Work Experience)
PathWest
Nedlands, Australia
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Supervised and used multiple analytical types of equipment including WATERS ACQUITY PREMIER LCMS, WATERS HPLC, PlasmaQuant MS (Elite), Helena's Quick Scan 2000, BNII system, Sebia Capillary 2, Sebia Hydrasys System, HemoQue Hb 201 Analyser, Packard Tri Carb 1500, and DELFIA XPRESS
- Performed a variety of different analytical tests including Alkaline Phosphatase isoenzymes, Oligoclonal IgG in CSF, Beta 2 microglobulin, serum protein capillary electrophoresis, urine protein electrophoresis, PAPP-A & Free Beta hCG, Vitamin C and E, porphyrins, metals, and Helicobacter Breath Tests (HBP)
- Reception, processing, tracking, and storage of patient samples using SoftLab
- Preparation for testing by following NATA approved procedures
- Preparation of QC's, internal standards, and reagents
- Performed multiple extractions e.g., cortisol, porphyrins, arsenic, Vitamin A and E
- Shown daily/weekly maintenance of LCMS and HPLC equipment
- Used multiple analysis software including SoftLab
- Labeled multiple samples with correlating barcodes
- Handled multiple urine, whole blood, plasma, and serum samples with PPE
- Supervised the measuring of pH levels of reagents using a pH meter
- Collected patient files for processing
- Before experimenting, checked if all samples were accounted for
- Missing samples were tracked if located in other departments
Toxicology (Work Experience)
PathWest
Nedlands, Australia
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Operation and maintenance of biochemical analyzers including GCMS (5977B) and LCMS (WATERS ACQUITY PREMIER)
- Interpretation of GCMS and LCMS patient and QC results and reporting in databases
- Reception, processing, tracking, and storage of patient samples using SoftLab
- Performed multiple Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) extractions including clozapine, mycophenolic acid, triazoles, azathioprine, cotinine, risperidone, and lamotrigine
- Performed two narcotic extractions: Amphetamines and THC
- Preparation for testing by following NATA approved procedures
- Preparation of QC's, calibrators, and internal standards
- Showed daily/weekly maintenance of LCMS and GCMS
- Handled multiple urine, serum, and plasma samples with PPE
- Used LCMS and GCMS data analysis software to enter sequences and interpret results
- Shown the process of drug screening
Education
Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Medicine And Biomedical Science
Murdoch University
Perth, WA01.2022
High School Diploma -
North Lake Senior Campus
01.2017
Skills
- Excellent lab practices
- Good problem-solving
- Work well with others
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Work well under pressure
- Able to manage time to complete tasks efficiently
Certification
- Digital National Police Certificate
- Immunization History Statement
References
- CONCHITA BOYDE, Special Chemistry Scientist in Charge - QEII medical centre, PathWest, 63834114, conchita.boyder@health.wa.gov.au
- SHARENA MAHATHARAN, Special Chemistry senior scientist - QEII medical centre, PathWest, 63834114, sharena.manhathara@health.wa.gov.au
- JOHN SIM, Medical Scientist - QEII medical centre, Pathwest, 63834114, John.Sim@health.wa.gov.au
Timeline
Histopathology Laboratory Technician
Australian Clinical Labs
08.2022 - Current
Core Biochemistry (Work Experience)
PathWest
02.2022 - 02.2022
Special Biochemistry (Work Experience)
PathWest
01.2022 - 02.2022
Toxicology (Work Experience)
PathWest
01.2022 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Medicine And Biomedical Science
Murdoch University
High School Diploma -
North Lake Senior Campus
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