Jean Carmelette Balallo
About Candidate
DHA Eligibility (on process) and ASCPi-Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist with 2 years of generalist experience in a tertiary hospital setting. Skilled in performing and validating laboratory tests in Microbiology, Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Serology, Blood Banking, and Urinalysis using both automated and manual methods. Proficient in sample collection, processing, and analysis, with strong adherence to quality control, safety, and infection prevention standards. Committed to delivering accurate, reliable, and timely test results that support effective patient care and clinical decision-making, while continuously enhancing expertise in advanced diagnostic technologies.
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Four-year program with comprehensive training in clinical diagnostics, including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, serology, parasitology, and blood banking; completed internship in accredited hospital laboratories.
Work & Experience
Operated Laboratory Information System to perform functions as order entry, result entry, and result queries.
Run automated and semi-automated analyzers and performed diagnostic tests in hematology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, microbiology, and blood banking.
Conducted manual microscopy, serology rapid test kits, blood typing & crossmatching, Gram and AFB staining.
Provided expert phlebotomy services, specimen handling, and inventory monitoring. Reviewed quality controls daily and performed instrument maintenance when necessary.
Participated in quality proficiency testing to maximize confidence in test results. Managed pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical stages to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of test results.
Performed phlebotomy and venipuncture for accurate specimen collection. Conducted blood typing and crossmatching procedures in the Blood Bank. Operated a 5-parameter hematology analyzer and performed manual blood smear preparation and microscopy. Assisted in tissue preservation and specimen handling in the Histopathology section. Utilized semi-automated chemistry and serology analyzers for blood sugar, lipid profile, liver and kidney function tests, and other chemistry diagnostics including hepatitis viral load testing. Performed Gram staining and AFB staining in the Microbiology section. Conducted routine urinalysis and fecalysis with precise reporting and adherence to standard protocols.
Awards
Completed the PBCC Blood Banking Procedures Workshop, covering ABO/Rh typing, crossmatching, antibody screening, DAT/IAT, blood component handling, transfusion reaction workup, and reagent quality control.
Trained as a Drug Test Analyst under EAMC–NRL, with hands-on experience in proper specimen collection, chain of custody, rapid screening methods, confirmatory testing procedures, quality control, and compliance with DOH/NRL standards.
