Jacinta Orillo
Grovedale,Australia
Summary
Adaptable healthcare support professional with strong communication and teamwork skills. Demonstrates high productivity in fast-paced environments by efficiently acquiring and applying new knowledge. Committed to continuous learning and effectively managing change to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Pharmacy Technician (Grade 3)
Barwon Health
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs for patient use.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations for storage, security, labeling, compounding, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals, safeguarding patient safety.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols in handling hazardous materials.
- Compounded and prepared chemotherapy medications under pharmacy regulations.
- Adhere to safe dispensing procedures to minimise risk of errors
- Ensure appropriate prioritisation of dispensing and timely return of pharmacist checked medications
- Trained new technicians and pharmacists, improving knowledge and skills in oncology pharmacy practices.
- Supported pharmacists in managing medication therapy for oncology patients, optimizing treatment outcomes.
Technical Officer – School of Life and Environmental Sciences & School of Medicine
Deakin University
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Supported undergraduate and postgraduate biomedical science students in technical aspects of coursework.
- Maintained and prepared risk group 1 and 2 bacteria, ensuring compliance with microbiological practice standards.
- Assisted undergraduates with safe laboratory procedures in a PC2 environment.
- Liaised with unit chairs and demonstrators to plan and troubleshoot practical assessments.
- Supported teaching programs for School of Life and Environmental Sciences and School of Medicine.
- Oversaw stock control and inventory management for research facilities, ensuring availability of essential consumables.
- Ensured adherence to occupational health and safety protocols through document control.
- Performed general maintenance and housekeeping in teaching facilities.
Laboratory/ Mortuary Technician – Anatomical Pathology & Core Laboratory
Eastern Health
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Executed quality control on patient samples, ensuring accuracy before analysis by medical professionals.
- Processed specimens for both internal and external hospital patients and expedited urgent cases.
- Coordinated specimen reception, ensuring compliance with processing criteria and enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Performed daily and weekly maintenance of laboratory equipment adhering to NATA standards.
- Recorded admissions into hospital mortuary on a daily basis for accurate tracking.
- Facilitated respectful transfer of deceased patients for funeral directors, maintaining dignity and care.
- Reported concerns to management for timely resolution regarding deceased patients' conditions confidentially and respectfully.
- Handled in-house reports, liaising effectively with hospital staff.
Pathology Technician – Specimen Reception/ Bacteriology/ Phlebotomist
Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL) at The Doherty Institute
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Collected venous blood samples for tuberculosis screening from on-boarded staff and students, enhancing health monitoring.
- Performed general phlebotomy for staff members in compliance with safety protocols.
- Received human clinical samples while ensuring proper documentation and handling.
- Coordinated with internal labs to fulfill urgent sample requirements, ensuring timely processing.
- Coordinated with external stakeholders, including clinical staff and patients, about specimens received.
- Prepared specimens for PCR extraction and assisted bacteriology team with specimen processing.
- Operated and maintained Abbott and Tecan machinery for PCR extractions.
- Executed microbiological procedures using aseptic techniques in PC2 classified lab, maintaining safety standards.
Education
Certificate III - Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
SWC Training
01-2023
Diploma of Laboratory Technology -
Box Hill Institute
Elgar Campus01-2015
Certificate IV - Pathology
All Health Training
Blackburn01-2015
Certificate III - Business
Upskill Online Learning
01-2012
Victorian Certificate of Education (V.C.E.) -
Chisholm Institute
Frankston01-2002
Skills
- Chemotherapy preparation
- Regulatory compliance
- Hazardous drug management
- Medication management
- Prescription verification
- Inventory control
Certification
- Current Victorian Manual Drivers Licence
- Current Working with Children Check
Timeline
Oncology Pharmacy Technician (Grade 3)
Barwon Health
12.2022 - Current
Technical Officer – School of Life and Environmental Sciences & School of Medicine
Deakin University
08.2021 - 12.2022
Laboratory/ Mortuary Technician – Anatomical Pathology & Core Laboratory
Eastern Health
10.2018 - 07.2021
Pathology Technician – Specimen Reception/ Bacteriology/ Phlebotomist
Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL) at The Doherty Institute
01.2016 - 10.2018
Certificate III - Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
SWC Training
Diploma of Laboratory Technology -
Box Hill Institute
Certificate IV - Pathology
All Health Training
Certificate III - Business
Upskill Online Learning
Victorian Certificate of Education (V.C.E.) -
Chisholm Institute