Augustine Chidi Ekeanyanwu
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Abuja, NG.About
Highly competent and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist with over 5 years of experience in diagnostic testing, quality control, and patient sample analysis. Proven ability to operate advanced laboratory equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards. Adept at contributing to efficient laboratory operations and delivering accurate, timely results in fast-paced clinical environments.
Work
Pseven Diagnostic and Consulting Centre
|Medical Laboratory Scientist
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Summary
Led diagnostic testing and quality control procedures, ensuring accurate results and operational efficiency in a dynamic medical laboratory setting.
Highlights
Optimized patient service delivery by actively listening to and accurately interpreting requests, ensuring clear communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Proactively identified and resolved anomalous test results, initiating secondary diagnostic procedures and coordinating re-collection efforts to ensure data integrity and patient safety.
Spearheaded daily quality control for diagnostic testing, meticulously documenting variances and ensuring compliance with established blood product performance standards.
Conducted comprehensive testing of various specimens and blood products, strictly adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure diagnostic accuracy and reliability.
Trained and mentored new laboratory technicians, improving team efficiency and ensuring consistent adherence to daily operational protocols and regulatory standards.
Family Care Multi Clinics Hospital/Ama Care Diagnostic Centre
|Medical Laboratory Scientist
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed specimen handling and performed critical diagnostic tests, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and operational instructions.
Highlights
Operated and maintained a range of advanced laboratory equipment, ensuring strict adherence to safety guidelines and operational protocols for optimal performance and data reliability.
Managed the secure shipment and reception of all laboratory specimens, meticulously verifying safety precautions and handling methods to prevent contamination and ensure sample integrity.
Performed a high volume of critical diagnostic tests, including Complete Blood Count (CBC), Lipid Panels, and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) assays, contributing to timely patient diagnoses.
Springbloom Hospital Covenant
|Medical Laboratory Scientist
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Summary
Analyzed complex testing results and performed full-spectrum laboratory processing, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Highlights
Interpreted and analyzed complex testing results against established indicators, accurately submitting findings to the central laboratory database for clinical decision-making.
Ensured 100% compliance with stringent waste disposal protocols for biological and hazardous materials, mitigating environmental risks and maintaining a safe laboratory environment.
Executed full-spectrum laboratory processing, encompassing pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases, ensuring end-to-end sample integrity and accurate result reporting.
Conducted precise antibody measurements and assessments in blood samples, providing critical diagnostic indicators for conditions such as HIV and other infectious diseases.
Performed comprehensive microscopic and molecular analysis of bodily fluids and tissues, successfully identifying a wide range of infectious agents including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Diagnosed and resolved technical and equipment malfunctions, troubleshooting unexpected test results to maintain operational continuity and data accuracy.
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
|Medical Laboratory Intern
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported pathology and clinical diagnostics through precise sample collection, analysis, and equipment maintenance.
Highlights
Maintained rigorous aseptic techniques during biological sample collection, significantly reducing infection risks for both staff and patients.
Collaborated effectively with pathologists to isolate cellular abnormalities and refine differential diagnoses, contributing to accurate patient care.
Utilized specialized laboratory equipment to analyze bodily fluids, accurately detecting anomalies indicative of diseased states or acute injuries.
Provided critical support to the pathology team by expertly preparing tissue samples for microscopic examination and skilled analyses.
Supported safe blood transfusion practices by meticulously conducting pre-transfusion tests and comprehensive blood counts.
Successfully identified diverse microorganisms in clinical samples and cultivated strains, providing essential data for targeted clinical diagnostics.
Education
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
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Bachelor of Science
Medical Laboratory Science
Languages
English
Hausa
Proficient
Certificates
NYSC Exemption Certificate
Issued By
National Youth Service Corps
Medical Laboratory Scientist Practice License
Issued By
Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Council
Skills
Laboratory Techniques
Diagnostic Testing, Quality Control, Specimen Handling, Blood Product Analysis, Aseptic Technique, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Parasitology, Virology, Immunology, Molecular Diagnostics, Culture Analysis, Antibody Assessment, Tissue Sample Preparation.
Laboratory Operations
Equipment Operation, Equipment Maintenance, Sterility Assurance, Waste Disposal Procedures, Hazardous Material Handling, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Regulatory Compliance, Data Documentation, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
Analysis & Problem Solving
Test Result Analysis, Troubleshooting, Problem Identification, Diagnostic Interpretation, Anomaly Detection, Data Validation.
Interpersonal & Communication
Team Leadership, Mentorship, Patient Communication, Technical Communication, Cross-functional Collaboration, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution.
Organizational & Adaptability
Detail-Oriented, Time Management, Schedule Management, Organization, Flexibility, Adaptability, Following Protocols.
Software Proficiency
Computer Systems, Microsoft Office Suite.