Joan Van Ark Chaparro González

Experience

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  University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2015

  Summer Seminar "Exploring the Health Professions"

  Volunteer leader and staff at Summer Seminar "Exploring the Health Professions" in the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus. Some of the responsibilities was being the assistant to the Dean of promotion and recruitment. Also be capable of maintain control of a large group of students, create a campaign with an assigned topic related to a Puerto Rico free of drugs, alcohol and a better health for the society. In Addition, organize data such as evaluation sheets, participant’s attendance and comply with an assigned schedule. Show less

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  University of Puerto Rico

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Research Experience

  Ecological restoration and conservation of the dunes of Isabela and "Finca Nolla" in Camuy. Advisor: Dr. Robert J. Mayer

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  University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Journal Student

  Administrative Assistant (Journal Student) at the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services.

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  Laboratorio Clínico Toledo

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Medical Technology Practice

  Responsibilities: Follow the procedures as quality control and quality assurance established by the laboratory. Use criteria to reject or accept different samples. Perform different tests per the insert and procedures established by the laboratory, supervised by the medical technologist of the area. Rotations performed in the areas of Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Parasitology, PCR, Electrophoresis, Bacteriology, Immunology and Serology.

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  Metro Pavia Health System, Inc.

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

  Medical Technology Practice

  Responsibilities: Follow the procedures as quality control and quality assurance established by the laboratory. Use criteria to reject or accept different samples. Perform different tests per the insert and procedures established by the laboratory, supervised by the medical technologist of the area. Rotations performed in Blood Bank

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  Doctors' Center Hospital

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  Medical Technologist

  Follow the procedures as quality control and quality assurance established by the laboratory. Use criteria to reject or accept different samples. Perform different tests per the insert and procedures established by the laboratory in different laboratory areas. Analyzing the laboratory results for accuracy. Calibrating, operating and verifying the equipment for better results and resolve any troubleshooting.

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  Metro Pavia Clinic

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  Medical Technologist

  Follow the procedures as quality control and quality assurance established by the laboratory. Use criteria to reject or accept different samples. Perform different tests per the insert and procedures established by the laboratory in different laboratory areas. Analyzing the laboratory results for accuracy. Calibrating, operating and verifying the equipment for better results and resolve any troubleshooting.

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  VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2022

  Medical Technologist

  Performs different tests on biological specimen using manual or automated techniques. Worked on laboratory disciplines: chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood bank. Distinguish, solve, and prioritize problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis. Performs daily operations in the laboratory: routine testing, quality control, and routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting. Maintain documentation of the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment uses, malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Communicates effectively and courteously as a healthcare team member. Show less

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  Immuno Reference Lab

  Jan 2023 - now

  Medical Technologist

  Performs different tests on biological specimen using manual or automated techniques. Working in many laboratory disciplines like chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood bank. Performs daily operations in the laboratory: routine testing, quality control, and routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting. Maintain documentation of the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment uses, malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Show less