Basanda Kimiyagarov

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Flushing, NY, 11367

917-***-****

Objective:

Microbiology Technologist

Professional Profile:

A highly motivated and competent professional with over 25 years of experience in a medical laboratory. NYS certified. Ability to work as an individual and as a part of a team. Excellent knowledge of Bacteriology and Mycology.

Education:

• Bachelors of Science in Microbiology

• NYS License Clinical laboratory.

Laboratory Skills:

• Experienced in proper collection, handling and processing of specimens

• General safety testing, monitoring and inspection of medical materials

• Equipment maintenance

• Maintained bacterial and fungal cultures.

• Data analysis and interpretation

• Able to work in Meditech and Cerner

Experience:

LIJ Northwell Health 2005-2023

Antech Diagnostic Laboratory 2000-2004

JGL Clinical Laboratory 2000-2004

HIP Center, Lindenwood 1997-2000

Bacteriology:

Competent to work in all areas of Microbiology: Accessioning area, Urines, Blood, Routine. Performing Quality Control: daily, weekly, monthly and new shipment. Plating, growth, isolation and identification of microorganisms. Identification of gram positive and negative, anaerobic bacteria and fastidious organisms. Sensitivity test.

Able to operate as well as maintain instruments: Microscan. Able to operate as well as maintain Cepheid GeneXpert for PCR Testing, MALDI-TOF. Reporting positive blood cultures: pulling out blood culture from Bactec machine, culturing and reading gram stain, performing Biofire PCR.

Mycology:

Identification of fungal spores (fungal analysis) by direct microscopy. Regulatory Compliance:

NYS and C.A.P. proficiency testing Microbiology and Mycology. Non laboratory Skills:

Strong organizational, communication and time management skills Skilled problem-solver and multi-tasker

Experienced team player and functions well under pressure Reference: Upon request