Constanza Puelles
Docklands
Summary
Structured Medical Scientist/Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Scientist
InfinityPath
07.2024 - Current
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
- Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Dictated and grossed tissue samples obtained from multiple physicians' offices and medical facilities.
- Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
Medical Lab Technician
St Vincent's Public Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for analysis.
- Prepared solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards.
- Cut, mounted and stained samples from hospital patients suffering from acute and chronic concerns.
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
- Troubleshot inconsistencies and identified errors to trace root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Archived specimens from completed tests, histologic slides and blocks.
- Cut body tissue sections for microscopic examination using microtomes.
- Readied specimens with use of embedded or infiltrated paraffin wax.
Laboratory Assistant
Dorevitch Pathology
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Perform medical testing procedures as outlines in methods and procedures.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Medical Scientist
Clinica Los Andes
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Utilized microscopic analysis to identify pathologically significant conditions in histology samples.
- Prepared and processed patient specimens for analysis and established chronological priorities in testing.
- Followed standard laboratory procedures to stain and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis.
- Prevented specimen contamination and increased proficiency levels by calibrating, sanitizing and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Analyzed cultures using molecular-based and biochemical techniques.
Medical Scientist
Hospital Felix Bulnes
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Utilized microscopic analysis to identify pathologically significant conditions in cytology samples.
- Conducted chemical analysis of bodily fluids to identify presence of normal and abnormal components.
Education
Certificate III - Phlebotomy
Labtech Training Vic Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, VIC03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science
University Mayor
Chile12.2019
Skills
- Results Analysis
- Technician Oversight
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Experimental Procedures
- Specimen Processing
- Blood and Tissue Sample Collection
- Cellular Staining
- Microtome cutting
Timeline
Medical Scientist
InfinityPath
07.2024 - Current
Medical Lab Technician
St Vincent's Public Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2024
Laboratory Assistant
Dorevitch Pathology
01.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Scientist
Hospital Felix Bulnes
09.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Scientist
Clinica Los Andes
01.2019 - 02.2020
Certificate III - Phlebotomy
Labtech Training Vic Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science
University Mayor
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