Rainier Paul Pulido
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Blood Bank & Transfusion Medicine
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Clinical Laboratory Scientist with blood bank and transfusion medicine experience in high-acuity hospital settings. Skilled in immunohematology, antibody identification, compatibility testing, antigen typing, transfusion reaction workups, neonatal transfusion support, trauma support, and Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP) operations. Proficient with automated blood bank analyzers including Echo Lumena, and Neo Iris, with strong experience in SoftBank, Epic Beaker and Softtrace.
Recognized for accuracy, critical thinking, workflow efficiency, staff training, and compliance with AABB, CAP, CLIA, and state laboratory standards.
Experience
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center - Long Beach, US
(2026-04 - present)
Transfusion Medicine / Blood Bank - Perform advanced immunohematology testing including antibody screens, antibody identification, antigen typing, and complex serologic investigations. Conduct compatibility testing (IS, AHG, electronic) for routine, STAT, trauma, OR, NICU, and MTP cases. Support high-acuity services including cardiac surgery, oncology, transplant, and neonatal transfusion support.
Prepare and issue specialized blood components: irradiated, CMV-negative, Leukocyte reduced, washed RBCs, volume-reduced platelets, thawed plasma. Perform DATs, eluates, adsorptions, and full transfusion reaction workups. Collaborate with Transfusion Medicine physicians and supervisors for complex antibody cases and special product requirements.
Maintain compliance with AABB, CAP, CLIA, and MemorialCare transfusion policies. Operate and troubleshoot automated immunohematology platforms (Echo Lumena / Neo Iris). Ensure accurate LIS documentation, QC review, and regulatory readiness.
Participate in workflow optimization, process improvement, and training of new CLS staff.
- Performed antibody identification, crossmatching, DATs, eluates, and adsorption studies to support complex transfusion testing.
- Supported trauma, OR, ER, ICU, and MTP activations through rapid and accurate blood product preparation.
- Operated and maintained the Echo Lumena analyzer, including QC, troubleshooting, and calibration.
- Ensured accurate documentation in Epic/Beaker and maintained compliance with AABB and CLIA standards.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and transfusion medicine specialists to support safe transfusion practices.
- Trained new staff and contributed to SOP improvements and workflow optimization.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Ochsner Clinic Foundation - New Orleans, US
(2022-06 - 2026-04)
Performed antibody identification, crossmatching, DATs, eluates, and adsorption studies to support complex transfusion testing. Supported trauma, OR, ER, ICU, and MTP activations through rapid and accurate blood product preparation. Operated and maintained the Echo Lumena analyzer, including QC, troubleshooting, and calibration.
Ensured accurate documentation in Epic/Beaker and maintained compliance with AABB and CLIA standards. Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and transfusion medicine specialists to support safe transfusion practices. Trained new staff and contributed to SOP improvements and workflow optimization.
Medical Technologist - James L.
Gordon Memorial
Hospital - PH
(2018-05 - 2022-04)
Performed diagnostic testing across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, coagulation, and transfusion services. Ensured accuracy, precision, and regulatory compliance under DOH standards. Operated, calibrated, and troubleshot laboratory analyzers to support consistent testing performance.
Maintained efficient laboratory workflow to enable timely processing of diagnostic results. Collaborated with clinical teams to support timely patient care and effective coordination of laboratory services. Delivered reliable laboratory support through adherence to quality standards and efficient execution of core testing procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Science - University of Baguio (2017-07)
Secondary Education - Zambales National High School (2011-03)
Primary Education - Sto. Rosario Elementary School (2007-03)
