Leah Ryan
Dublin ,County Dublin
Summary
Experienced medical scientist with over 13 years of experience in hospital medical laboratory sector. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Logical and detailed medical scientist with experience testing samples used to diagnose and treat diseases and conditions. Well-versed in complex laboratory biological sample tests such as immunoassays and sweat testing. Highly accurate when recording data and guiding quality control while following laboratory policies. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. CORU registered medical scientist, registration number MS046633. Awarded Fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (FACSLM), 03/2022.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Scientist
Beaumont Hospital (Chemical Pathology)
Dublin, Ireland
03.2023 - Current
- Perform duties under general direction of Chief Medical Scientist.
- Perform all aspects of technical work to highest standards.
- Supervise and provide guidance and support to medical scientists and medical laboratory assistants in performance of their duties.
- Organise technical programme so that work patterns are effectively maintained.
- Carry out routine inspections of equipment and ensure that equipment is properly maintained and kept in serviceable condition.
- Assist in maintaining ISO 15189 accredited status of lab.
- To represent Chief Medical Scientist at meetings when required.
- Maintain up-to-date and appropriate CPD portfolio for continuous expansion knowledge and skills.
- Carry out Audits within predefined deadline according to agreed schedule and initiate Non-Conformance/Change Requests where appropriate.
- Involved in writing of SOPs and maintenance, review and approval of documents on Q-Pulse in line with ISO 15189.
- Monitor and review of IQC within General Biochemistry Laboratory in accordance with Quality Policy and associated Quality Manual.
- Verify and/or Validate new IQC, Calibrator and new Assay/Assay modifications according to International Standards/Guidelines (ISO 15189; CLSI).
- Attend monthly Quality Meetings and agree, review and maintain KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and QIs (Quality Indicators) within General Biochemistry Laboratory.
- Identify Non-Conformances (NC) and initiate NC report in timely manner in order to identify cause of NC via Root Cause Analysis.
- Implement and Monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions in response to NC Root Cause Analysis.
- Assess and maintain record of Supplier Product/Field Safety Notices and implement necessary changes/actions where appropriate.
Medical Scientist
HSE
Limerick, Limerick
11.2013 - 03.2023
- Demonstrated understanding of specialist techniques associated with biochemistry and biochemistry service delivery, aiding department development.
- Tested up to 300 urine and blood samples per day for disease, such as cardiovascular and renal diseases.
- Utilised Quality Management System to measure accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations, taking prompt corrective action to ensure quality standards were met.
- Monitored new drugs given to patients to treat conditions, noting dosage, efficacy and side effects.
- Investigated and diagnosed diseases, including diabetes and cystic fibrosis, through laboratory-based testing.
- Optimised patient care by promptly reporting critical test results to SHO/Registrar/CNM to minimise treatment delays.
- Maintained accurate records of all methods and research conducted and wrote in-depth medical reports.
- Analysed samples of blood, urine and other body fluids for specific chemicals using automated testing procedures.
- Identified root cause of Abbott c16000 and Roche c8000 instrument malfunctions and provided solution that decreased downtime by 40%.
- Employed Quality Management skills and Method Verification skills to maintain documents and procedures within laboratory accreditation specifications (ISO 15189), including COSHH, SOPs, Method Verification Protocols (eg. CLSI), Internal Audits, Risk Assessments and Internal Quality Control Procedures .
- Maintained safe laboratory environment, following safety practices across all tasks, including safe disposal of biohazard waste, infection control, fire safety and chemical hazard control.
- Improved reliability and longevity of lab equipment through daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Continued regular personal development through specialised education and training in biochemistry and CPD programmes delivered by HSE, CORU and ACSLM.
Medical Scientist
HSE
Nenagh, County Tipperary
09.2008 - 11.2013
- Analysed samples of blood and urine for specific chemicals using automated testing procedures.
- Tested up to 300 urine and blood samples per day for disease, such as cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases.
- Demonstrated understanding of specialist techniques associated with blood film morphology and haematology service delivery, aiding department development.
- Utilised Quality Management System to measure the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations, taking prompt corrective action to ensure quality standards were met.
- Performed troubleshooting on chemistry, haematology, Abbott and Sysmex analysers with 95 % accuracy.
- Identified root cause of Biochemistry instrument malfunctions and provided solution that decreased downtime by 50 %.
- Continued regular personal development through specialised education and training in Biochemistry and AMLS CPD programmes.
- Improved reliability and longevity of lab equipment through Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Maintained a safe laboratory environment, following safety practices across all tasks, including the safe disposal of biohazard waste, infection control, fire-safety and chemical hazard safety training.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
Ulster University
Coleraine12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science (Honours Degree)
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin, Leinster06.2007
Certificate of Higher Education - Biomedical Science
Cork Institute of Technology
Cork, County Cork06.2005
St. Mary's Secondary School
Nenagh, County Tipperary08.2001
Skills
- Proficient in iLab Software and Q-Pulse Software
- Proficient in Infinity (Roche Analyser) and AMS (Abbott Analyser) Software
- Laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Quantitative chemical analysis
- Laboratory accreditation requirements
- Specialist procedures (Sweat Testing)
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Analytical Skills
- Cultural Awareness
Timeline
Senior Medical Scientist
Beaumont Hospital (Chemical Pathology)
03.2023 - Current
Medical Scientist
HSE
11.2013 - 03.2023
Medical Scientist
HSE
09.2008 - 11.2013
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
Ulster University
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science (Honours Degree)
Dublin Institute of Technology
Certificate of Higher Education - Biomedical Science
Cork Institute of Technology
St. Mary's Secondary School
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