ROTICH EZRA

Optimized laboratory operations by performing routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of equipment, significantly reducing downtime and ensuring continuous service delivery.

Ensured high-quality diagnostic results by rigorously running standards and controls, consistently achieving accuracy and reliability in testing.

Enhanced public health initiatives by actively participating in USAID APhia Plus training programs focused on national tuberculosis, leprosy, and lung diseases.

Drove efficient disease surveillance by collecting and processing critical samples, including VL samples for Walter Reed Kericho and sputum samples for GeneXpert analysis.

Maintained stringent quality standards by conducting internal Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for TB smears, ensuring precise diagnostic outcomes.

Managed decontamination of working benches and prepared reagents, maintaining a sterile and efficient laboratory environment.

Provided comprehensive Provider-Initiated Testing and Counseling (PITC) services to patients, facilitating early diagnosis and care.

Managed clinical waste disposal according to strict guidelines, ensuring environmental safety and regulatory compliance.

Provided essential medical laboratory services on a short-term contract, supporting timely patient diagnoses and treatment plans.

Contributed to efficient lab operations by performing diverse diagnostic tests and assisting in sample management.

Collaborated effectively with senior lab technicians, enhancing practical skills and contributing to overall team productivity.

Managed comprehensive laboratory operations for a one-year contract, gaining extensive hands-on experience in sample collection, processing, and diagnostic procedures.

Supported critical patient care by performing a wide range of laboratory tests and ensuring accurate result reporting.

Actively engaged with senior lab personnel to deepen expertise across various medical laboratory functions, improving operational efficiency.

Gained comprehensive experience across diverse laboratory sections, including Biochemistry, Phlebotomy, and Microbiology, through extensive rotations.

Developed proficiency in performing a variety of diagnostic tests, such as serum electrolytes, liver function tests, and blood glucose, enhancing clinical support capabilities.

Mastered advanced sample collection techniques and microscopic diagnosis of microorganisms, improving accuracy in pathogen identification.

Prepared specialized culture media, tissues, and laboratory stains, directly supporting complex diagnostic and research activities.

Assisted in the maintenance of laboratory equipment and meticulous recording of patient results, contributing to operational efficiency and data reliability.

Supported daily laboratory functions by assisting senior technicians with clerical duties, sample collection, and specimen processing.

Contributed to accurate record-keeping and timely submission of laboratory results, ensuring data integrity for patient care.