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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLECAREER OBJECTIVE:Quality-focused Medical Technologist with excellent clinical skills gained thought hands-on experience conducting complex laboratory assays, optimizing laboratory practices and increase overall performance.HIGHLIGHTS / SKILLS:Review Hematology smears prior to taking them to PathologistSuper User for Epic BeakerAdvanced User training for ACL TOP Coag analyzers and Arkray urine and microscope analyzerReview SOPs and revise them as needed to meet CAP checklistsExcellent lab practices and test result interpretationInstrument troubleshooting and calibration skillsPerformed lab equipment calibration and managed calibration recordsExecuted instrument validation & implemented automation lineWORK EXPERIENCE:Hoag Memorial Hospital presbyterian at Newport Beach, CA Feb 2017 June 2023Clinical Laboratory Scientist IIExecute and analyze patient specimen in hematology, urinalysis and chemistry using Sysmex, Cellavision, ACLTOPS, VItros, Roche Cobas, ABL 90 Flex Plus, Gem 3000, Vidas 3, Ichem velocity, IQ2000 Elite.Prepare all miscellaneous blood testing such as Procal on Vidas3, Osmolarity test, pregnancy test, drug screens, ionized Calcium on Gem 3000, urine pH and Fetal Fibronectin. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate as well as other tests like Mono, Plavix, Aspirin and PFA.Hematology and Urinalysis:Run CBC and auto differential on Sysmex and report results on WAMPerform manual differential and verify RBC and PLT morphology on CellavisionMake and stain slides using SP-10's and CytospinPerform cell count using the hemocytometer on CSFs and BALs and perform manual differential on body fluids using Olympus BX41 MicroscopeSet up Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and set up other tests like Mono, Plavix, Aspirin and PFARun urine samples on Iris analyzer and report the resultsPerformed testing for auto validation on Iris and retested it for EPIC upgradeRun coagulation samples on ACLTOP and have used BCS XP analyzers prior to ACLTOPExecuted dry-run testing and wet-run testing for Coag analyzer upgrade to ACLTOPPerform routine maintenance on all analyzers and run Quality Controls.Assure all the QC failures have been documented properly on Sysmex for CAP inspectionPerformed auto-validation testing on WAM during an EPIC Beaker upgradePerform day to day function and provide best patient careTrain new CLSs and students and create written competency for themClinical Chemistry:Run samples on Vitros and report results in timely mannerPerform routine maintenance and run calibrations and controls according to the proceduresTroubleshoot instrument errors and try to resolve it. Call tech support if neededMaintain inventory of the reagents on the analyzers and load reagents when running lowRun intra-op PTH samples on Roche and report results to the OR in timely mannerHave used Sunquest and now using EPIC Beaker to report the resultsPerform all miscellaneous tests in between such as Procal on Vidas3, Osmo test, pregnancy test, drug screens, ionized Calcium on Gem 3000, urine pH and Fetal FibronectinValidated automation lines, validated laboratory instruments though dry-run testing and wet-run testing and documented an SOP for laboratory instrumentVerify quality of reagents, follow procedures for labeling and storage of materials, and monitor laboratory inventoryPerformed and documented schedule QC procedures, reviewed QC data, perform troubleshooting and take corrective actions, review log sheet, and maintain records as per SOP.Perform routine preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment as per recommended procedures and established schedulesIndependently identify and troubleshoot complex problems that adversely affect test performance by taking appropriate actionsTrained new hires and individuals on new instruments as a super userParticipate in monthly safety review and ensuring laboratory personnel are proficient in safety proceduresVCA Antech at Irvine, CA Nov 2008 Aug 2009Laboratory TechnicianExperience with operating analytical equipment such as VitekPerform antibiotics sensitivity test using agar platesMaintain the records of samples, verify results and report test results accurately and timelyEvaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controlsEnsured test-result validity before recording/reporting resultsDemonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectivelyMaintained lab equipment and troubleshot/resolved instrument problemsMaintains a clean and safe laboratory work environmentCalifornia Kidney Medical Group at Simi Valley, CA Mar 2006 Jul 2007Laboratory TechnicianExecuted and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, and Immunology. Urinalysis, to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controlsExperience with operating, calibrating, and maintaining various analytical equipmentEnsured test-result validity before recording/reporting resultsDemonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists, nursing staff, and clientsNatural ability to multitask and work on multiple instrumentsMaintained lab equipment and troubleshot/resolved instrument problemsEDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS:CA CLS License, 2016License/Certificate Number: MTA 01006750ASCP certification, 2015Medical Laboratory ScientistBachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory ScienceThomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA USAASCPi certification, 2012Medical Laboratory TechnicianAmerican Medical Technologists Certification, 2007Medical Technologists, USAMedical Laboratory Technology,The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat INDIABachelor of Science, MicrobiologyGujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat INDIA |
