Castrol Oluoch

Quality, validated and accurate result-oriented lab technologist who manages a wide range of laboratory activities. A master in proficient testing and new technological approach of analyzing, processing and validating results. Motivated by a fast-paced and rapidly changing working environment and collaborating with highly motivated team members, committed to continuous learning, and improvement.

Medical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist - Benta & Leon Healthcare Ltd (B & L) - 20117 Naivasha

(2015-05)

• Collecting, processing, and handling blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples.
• Specimen referrals
• Preparation of SOPs and overseeing they are followed.
• Performing Microbial analysis, culture and sensitivity
• Training of new staff and students on lab operations, quality and equipment.
• Performing a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid
• Conducting blood tests for transfusion purposes; may draw blood from patient's finger, or vein observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Performing quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy.
• Performing calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.
• Keeping records and reports on results according to established procedures.
• Practicing safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Director.

Medical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist - Meds Pharmaceuticals Ltd - 6030,00200, Nairobi

(2014-10)

Medical Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Locum) - Equity Afia - 20117 Naivasha

(2023-01)

Medical Laboratory Trainee on Attachment - Kenyatta national Hospital - Nairobi

(2014-05 - 2014-08)

• Sample collection, separation, processing and analysis i.e. whole blood and its products, stool, urine, CSF, serum, plasma.
• Machine calibration in hematology, chemistry
• Laboratory testing and screening of donated blood prior to transfusion.
• Separation and treatment of laboratory waste
• Preparation of culture media and culturing of microbes
• Preparation, staining and examination of sputum to screen TB infection - Packing of sputum samples for culture
• Recording and archiving patient laboratory results
• Laboratory analysis of HIV suspected blood samples (Running of Elisa tests)
• Safe transportation of samples for CD4 testing and organization of results.
• Writing and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Urine filtration and Kato Katz technique of examining parasite in urine and stool respectively.

Medical Laboratory Trainee on Attachment - Kisumu District Hospital - Kisumu

(2013-05 - 2013-08)

• Sample reception, recording and collection
• Sample analysis in chemistry, hematology, microbiology and parasitology labs by the standard operation procedures
• Media preparation
• Performing various staining techniques
• Sputum processing and analysis for TB infection.

Medical Laboratory Trainee on Attachment - Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) - Kisumu

(2012-05 - 2012-08)

Medical Laboratory Trainee on Attachment - Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) - Kisumu

(2011-05 - 2011-08)

• Sample collection, separation, processing and analysis i.e. whole blood and its products, stool, urine, CSF, serum, plasma.
• Machine calibration in hematology, chemistry
• Separation and treatment of laboratory waste
• Preparation of culture media and culturing of microbes
• Preparation, staining and examination of sputum to screen TB infection - Packing of sputum samples for culture
• Recording and archiving patient laboratory results
• Laboratory analysis of HIV suspected blood samples (Running of Elisa tests)
• Safe transportation of samples for CD4 testing and organization of results.

BSc - Medical Laboratory Science - Kenyatta university (2010 - 2014)

High School - Otieno Oyoo High School (2004 - 2008)

Primary - Ogen Primary School (1996 - 2003)