Expertise:
Ms. Rivera’s expertise is in medical research.
Major Product/SVS:
Blood Screening and Tests Rendered on Red Blood Cells and Plasma to Diagnose HIV-1, Hepatitis C Virus, Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus, ABO Group, Heptatitis B Core Antibody, Cytomegalovirus and West Nile Virus
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree, Pontifical Catholic University, PR (2000); Bachelor Degree in Science (1996); Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Biology Instruction, Pontifical Catholic University, PR
Affiliations Awards:
College for Medical Technologists of Puerto Rico; American Society for Clinical Pathology
Number Of Years In Profession:
11
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her honesty, confidence and detail-oriented nature.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she wanted to make a difference in the lives of others.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Rivera has served in the Army Reserves since December of 2008.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working for the Blood Bank in Nucleic Acid Testing, Supervising the Performance of Complex Standard and Non-Standard Tests and Procedures, Testing and Developing Quality Control Methods, Managing the Inventory Status of All Reagents, Performing a Variety of Procedures in Immunohematology Including Complex Analysis and Infrequently Requested Tests, Evaluating Abnormal Results, Processing Specimens Using Equipment
Education Certifications:
Certified Educational Aide III; Certified Medical Technologist, Pontifical Catholic University, PR; Certification in Genotype HIV; Certification in DIA MED Method; Certification in IATA Fed EX
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Rivera hopes to obtain her master of healthcare administration.