Justine Ortega

I am a Medical Laboratory Science graduate from Saint Louis University with a four-year DOST scholarship. I will be a superb addition to your growing professional team as I have commendable communication and leadership skills. I am a fast learner who is willing to learn from the daily and unique experiences in the laboratory.

I enjoy challenges and I thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. I have balanced academic and co-curricular experiences which equally helped in shaping my competitive and friendly personality.

Medical Technology Intern at Saint Louis University Clinical Laboratory (2025-02 – 2025-08)

Six-month training in performing automated and manual procedures in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Clinical Microscopy, Clinical Parasitology, Immunology and Serology, Blood Banking, Microbiology and Histopathology

• Six-month training in performing automated and manual procedures in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Clinical Microscopy, Clinical Parasitology, Immunology and Serology, Blood Banking, Microbiology and Histopathology
• Performed phlebotomy with strict supervision and required adherence to textbook guidelines
• Performed manual procedures across all laboratory sections including daily quality control and preparation of reagents
• Handled university laboratory information system (LIS)
• Attended a seminar for semi-automated laboratory analyzers, and laboratory trends in 2025
• Performed equipment inventory and safe keeping
• Handled PCR equipment, prepared PCR reagents, and performed PCR procedure for laboratory class use

Medical Technology Intern at Pines City Doctors' Hospital (2024-08 – 2025-02)

Six-month training in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Clinical Microscopy, Clinical Parasitology, Immunology and Serology, Blood Banking, Microbiology and Histopathology sections of the laboratory

• Six-month training in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Clinical Microscopy, Clinical Parasitology, Immunology and Serology, Blood Banking, Microbiology and Histopathology sections of the laboratory
• Organization and proficiency in analog laboratory record keeping, delta checking, and archiving
• Directed patients for proper specimen collection (timing, method, container, volume)
• Performed phlebotomy for in-patient and outpatient clients with minimal supervision
• Prepared specimen and materials to streamline sample processing during busy hours
• Performed manual procedures to process patient samples and as means to confirm flagged results
• Read and reported urine sediments and routine O & P examination without automated analyzers
• Performed daily cleaning and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Prepared culture and biochemical testing media in the Microbiology section
• Performed interpretation of AST with the CLSI M100
• Trained to operate machines such as: Stago Coagulation Analyzer; Medical System Analyzer (Hematology, Chemistry); Mindray Automated Analyzer (Hematology, Chemistry); Pathfast Analyzer, EasyLyte, AFIAS, Autotechnicon and InSight urine strip reader

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science – Saint Louis University