ELIJAH MARIZ OMBAO
About Candidate
Registered Medical Technologist (RMT), MLS(ASCP)CM, and DHA Licensed professional with one year of hands-on hospital-based clinical laboratory experience. Completed three comprehensive internships, including a hospital laboratory setting, an international training in Thailand, and a clinical internship, strengthening expertise in phlebotomy, clinical chemistry, clinical microscopy hematology, immunology and serology, blood banking, and quality control. Dedicated to delivering accurate diagnostic results, ensuring compliance with international laboratory standards, and contributing to the high-quality patient care provided by leading healthcare institutions in Dubai.
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Education
A four-year degree program that provides extensive training in clinical laboratory science, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills to perform laboratory procedures in areas such as clinical chemistry, microbiology, hematology, immunology, parasitology, and blood banking. Emphasis was placed on diagnostic accuracy, laboratory safety, and ethical practices. The program included intensive hands-on laboratory work and a comprehensive clinical internship at accredited hospitals and diagnostic laboratories, preparing students for licensure and professional practice as Medical Laboratory Scientists.
Work & Experience
Completed a comprehensive hospital-based internship at a tertiary-level institution equipped with a fully automated clinical laboratory. Rotated through key laboratory sections including Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunohematology (Blood Banking), Urinalysis and Parasitology, Histology, and Immunology/Serology. Gained hands-on experience operating modern automated analyzers and laboratory information systems (LIS), while adhering to strict protocols on quality control, biosafety, and patient confidentiality. Collaborated with licensed Medical Technologists in performing diagnostic tests essential for patient care, and developed strong competencies in laboratory workflow, specimen handling, and result validation.
Participated in an international internship exchange program focused on comparative laboratory practices and global healthcare standards. Gained exposure to Thailand's hospital laboratory systems, including automated and manual diagnostic procedures in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology. Observed and assisted in laboratory workflows, learned about regional disease profiles, and adapted to diverse clinical protocols. The program emphasized cultural competence, international collaboration, and enhanced professional development in a cross-border healthcare setting.
Completed a 6-month clinical internship at the University of Baguio’s in-house medical laboratory, focusing on the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world diagnostic procedures. Rotated through various laboratory departments including Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Immunology/Serology, Histology and Urinalysis/Parasitology. Acquired practical experience in both manual and semi-automated testing, quality control, and laboratory information systems. Developed strong competencies in specimen handling, laboratory safety, and analytical accuracy while working under the supervision of licensed Medical Technologists and faculty supervisors.
Worked as a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist, performing a wide range of diagnostic laboratory tests in departments including Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, and Blood Banking. Operated fully automated analyzers and ensured accurate and timely processing of patient specimens. Responsibilities included conducting quality control procedures, maintaining laboratory equipment, validating test results, and adhering to biosafety and infection control protocols. Collaborated with healthcare professionals to support patient diagnosis and treatment, while upholding the highest standards of laboratory ethics and confidentiality.
