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Rica Dayao

@ricadayao

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ASCP-certified Medical Technologist skilled in laboratory diagnostics, phlebotomy, and quality assurance.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek a clinical laboratory role where I can apply ASCP-certified skills, contribute to QA processes, expand technical expertise with analyzers, and work in a collaborative, patient-focused healthcare team.

I am an ASCP-certified Medical Technologist with over two years' experience in tertiary hospital laboratories, skilled across hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immuno-serology, blood banking and clinical microscopy. I consistently ensure accurate, timely results, perform patient-facing specimen collection, troubleshoot analyzers, and manage section inventory while adhering to QA and SOPs.

I am DHA-registered and an IMLS (ASCP) examination passer, with hands-on experience on a wide range of analyzers and external quality assessment participation. I am patient-centered, detail-oriented, and eager to continue learning and contributing high-quality laboratory services in a clinical setting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Medical Technologist

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Our Lady of Mercy General Hospital

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Section Head in Hematology performing routine and special laboratory procedures, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting while managing inventory and internal quality controls. Implemented calibration, troubleshooting of analyzers and maintained compliance with laboratory SOPs to improve reliability of results.

Hematology Phlebotomy Quality Control Clinical Chemistry External Quality Assessment

Medical Laboratory Technician

Graman Medical and Maternity Hospital

Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 (4 months)

Performed specimen collection and molecular testing support, handled biological specimens per biosafety guidelines, and encoded accurate patient records for clinical and molecular laboratories. Collected nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal swabs for RT-PCR and rapid antigen testing to support diagnostics.

Phlebotomy RT PCR Swabbing Biological Safety Testing Laboratory Information Systems Biosecurity

Medical Laboratory Technician

Hi-Precision Diagnostics

Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 (5 months)

Performed patient identification, specimen collection and processing, maintained accurate laboratory records in the LIS, and adhered to clinic SOPs to ensure quality and safety in testing. Conducted pediatric, adult and geriatric venipuncture, capillary and heelstick procedures.