Stefania Tapaita Keileni
Vaiusu, Apia,Samoa
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Services, Tupua Tamasese Meaole, Hospital, Ministry of Health
04.2020 - Current
- Perform roles and responsibilities of Medical Laboratory Technician
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor and Biomed Division for fast resolution and maintenance.
- Participated in laboratory audits and assessments to maintain compliance and improve results based on ISO15189
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Services, Tupua Tamasese Meaole, Hospital, Ministry of Health
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Carry out internal Quality Controls and contribute to the Pacific Pathology Training Centre External Quality Assessment [EQA] Programme (Wellington, New Zeland).
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
- Participate in weekly after-hours roster
Intern, Wastewater Division
Samoa Water Authority
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Record archived papers on wastewater pump stations’ faults onto Excel and perform data analysis on the data collected and presented them to the staff, Manager and Chief Executive Officer.
- Assist in secretary work, receiving calls and schedule services for clients
- Assist other employees at the wastewater treatment plant
- Assist other employees fixing pump station faults
- Keep workplace clean and tidy
Education
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science -
Pacific Pathology Training Centre
New Zealand07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Immunology and Physics, Mathematics
Monash University
Australia12.2017
Introductory Academic Program Certificate -
Monash College
Australia06.2015
Monash University Foundation Year Certificate - Science
Monash College
Australia12.2014
Foundation Certificate - Science
National University of Samoa (NUS)
Samoa12.2013
Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate - Science
Samoa College
Samoa12.2012
Skills
- Analytical and Scientific Software
- Experiment Development
- Bacteriological Testing
- Administrative Support
- Scientific Rules and Methods
- Examine Stained Cells
- Analyzing Test Results
- Lab Instrument Maintenance
- Routine Cleaning
- Electronic Communication
- Procedure Proficiency Tests
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Document Management
- Collect Samples
- Optimal Inventory Levels
- Patient Records Documentation
Additional Information
- Employee of the Month (MOH Laboratory Services, Samoa) (03/2019)
- Section of the Month (MOH Laboratory Services, Samoa) (04/2019) Did rotation at Biochemistry and we were selected as section of the month
- Most Reliable Recorder/Note-taker (01/2021 - 12/2021) Being most reliable in organizing and recording minutes of management reviews and meetings
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
- Certified Shipper of Infectious Substances (08/2022 - 08/2024);Function Specific and Security Awareness for Class/Division 6.2 Infectious Substances (Category A & B) and related hazardous materials in accordance with the 63rd Edition of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations
Interests
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Reading
- Playing trivia quizzes
- Documentaries
Timeline
Senior Medical Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Services, Tupua Tamasese Meaole, Hospital, Ministry of Health
04.2020 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Services, Tupua Tamasese Meaole, Hospital, Ministry of Health
02.2018 - 04.2020
Intern, Wastewater Division
Samoa Water Authority
11.2016 - 01.2017
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science -
Pacific Pathology Training Centre
Bachelor of Science - Immunology and Physics, Mathematics
Monash University
Introductory Academic Program Certificate -
Monash College
Monash University Foundation Year Certificate - Science
Monash College
Foundation Certificate - Science
National University of Samoa (NUS)
Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate - Science
Samoa College
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
- Certified Shipper of Infectious Substances (08/2022 - 08/2024);Function Specific and Security Awareness for Class/Division 6.2 Infectious Substances (Category A & B) and related hazardous materials in accordance with the 63rd Edition of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations
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