Medical Technologist

Kedar Deshpande, MLS(ASCP)cm

( ** Primrose Pl. Staten Island, NY 10306 ( 917-***-**** ( Email:

******@*****.***

Objective: I am looking to obtain a position in a laboratory setting of a

prestigious growth - oriented organization where I can utilize my

considerable work experience in medical technology and skills in developing

and testing new methodologies to be a valuable resource to your

organization.

Professional Experience:

November 2012- Present

Enigma Laboratory, Brooklyn, NY

Medical Technologist

( Performed tests in various departments such as: hematology, coagulation,

chemistry, immunology/serology, special chemistry and urinalysis.

( Executed test in Molecular Diagnostics using Real-time PCR (Polymerase

Chain Reaction).

( Performed and organized validations for Molecular Diagnostics such as

Gene Rearrangement.

( Operated instruments such as: Beckman Coulter AU 680, Cobas 6000, Beckman

Coulter LH 750, ACL 1000, Phadia 1000, Roche Urisys 1000, Bio-Rad Evolis,

Sebia Minicap, Beckman Coulter Dxi

( Significantly contributed in generating departmental referrals (send out

laboratory) through assistance in sending all necessary samples to various

specialized laboratory according to medical needs.

( Maximized workflow of overall operations by troubleshooting equipment-

related problems; handled the repair and maintenance of equipment.

( Participated internal and external continuing education programs to keep

current of developments in the field.

( Maintained high quality standards with an emphasis on accuracy. Maximized

performance through organization, equipment testing, and procedures

development.

Feb 2011- Present Dr. Annemarie

Stilwell, Staten Island, NY

Medical Technologist-Supervisor (CLIA/COLA Accredited P-

O-L)

( Operate high complexity tests on urine specimens on Siemens Viva E

( Conducted semi-quantitative DAU/Toxicology tests on urine specimen on

Biolis 24i

(Ensures compliance and API proficiency programs all test results, in-house

and referenced, are reported to the appropriate utilizer.

( Evaluated all necessary internal QC/QA for tests. Recognizes

system/operator QC failures, documents QC results and all appropriate

corrective actions.

( Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results, earning

a reputation for meticulous attention to detail. Establish and perform

preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments as well

as identify appropriate sources for repairs.

(Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with

physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary

team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.

( Correlates returned results with tests ordered, and

investigates/troubleshoots erroneous, missing and/or delayed test results.

( Performed a variety of validation studies, including linearity testing,

correlations, performance improvement indicators and calibrations as is

defined by JCAHO/CLIA.

April 2012- September 2012 Accu-Reference Medical Lab,

Linden, NJ

Medical Technologist

(temporary position)

( Executed and analyzed tests in areas including: chemistry, special

chemistry, urinalysis, hematology/coagulation and immunology/serology.

( Operated various instruments including: Ortho Clinical Diagnostics VITROS

3600 analyzer, Siemens Clinitek Atlas, Diasorin Liason, Beckmen Coulter LH

750, Siemens Immulite 2000, Bio Rad Phd, Olympus AU 680, IL ACL 1000

analyzer.

( Operated Comptron Labgen LIS and calibrated an assortment of

laboratory/testing equipment and conducted a variety of diagnostic tests,

categorized routine through ASAP in priority, using procedures ranging from

waived testing to highly complex

( Performed stat and routine testing on a variety of specimens quickly and

accurately.

( Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory

test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with CLIA, OSHA,

safety and risk-management guidelines.

( Participated in proficiency testing of unknowns and internal and

external continuing education programs to keep current of developments in

the field.

( Performed tasks in addition to laboratory operations such as conducting

inventories of supplies, reporting equipment malfunctions, preparing

requisitions and assisting in area cleanup.

Clinical Experience:

September 2009- November 2009 Richmond University Medical Center,

Staten Island, NY

Blood Bank- Medical Technologist intern

( Executed and analyzed various blood bank techniques including

preparations of

packed cells, fresh frozen plasma, ABO front and reverse typing, Rh typing,

Rh phenotyping, antibody titration, antibody screening and identification,

direct and indirect coombs, elution and adsorption, cross matches and

Immunological studies.

( Quickly mastered to operate the Ortho ProVue Blood Bank Analyzer

automated lab.instrument.

( Evaluated various procedures on this machine including running daily

maintenance and controls, changing reagents, and loading specimens.

December 2009- February 2010 Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, New

York

Clinical Chemistry- Medical Technologist intern

( Operated and performed the maintenance of the following machine: Centaur

Xp, Advia 1800, Immulite 2000.

( Integrated instrument data, quality control and tested principles for

accurate result reporting.

( Conducted chemical analyses of blood, urine, cerebro-spinal and other

body fluids.

( Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results, earning

a reputation for meticulous attention to detail.

( Participated in proficiency testing of unknowns and internal and external

continuing education programs to keep current of developments in the field.

February 2010- May 2010 Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY

Hematology- Medical Technologist intern

( Learned and performed various manual hematology techniques including

erythrocyte

sedimentation rate, reticulocyte count (manually and coulter), preparing

peripheral

smears, platelet count (from smear), WBC counts (from whole blood and body

fluids), RBC counts (from whole blood and body fluids), and slide

differentials.

( Learned to operate the LH 750, Siemens Clinitek Atlas, ACL 1000

laboratory instrument. Performed various procedures on this machine

including running daily maintenance and controls, interpreting cytograms

and histograms, changing reagents, and loading specimens.

( Learned and performed various coagulation techniques including PTT, aPTT,

factor

assays, fibrinogen testing, TCT, bleeding time, euglobulin lysis time,

Stypven time test,

mixing studies and D-dimer.

May 2010-July 2010 Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY

Microbiology-Medical Technologist intern

( Conducted all routine and complex analyses in assigned areas with

understanding of techniques, principles, instruments and quality control.

( Executed and analyzed various microbiology techniques including gram

stains, acid fast stains, preparing reagents, media inoculation, incubation

techniques, identifying unknowns with various tests and culture

sensitivity, quickly mastered culture identification and sensitivity with

API test-strip and VITEK system techniques.

( Assisted licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist with routine and

specialty assays utilizing established procedures. Performed

parasitological staining, processed fungal samples.

June 2002 - August 2003 Staten Island University

Hospital, Staten Island, NY

Dental Department- Volunteer/Intern:

( Handled the tasks of preparing kit for patients to help them out in

continual dental care

( Organize and Set up trays

( Observed Dentist in Evaluating x-rays and writing progress notes

( Clerical/Administrative work: Organizing and filing patient records,

answering phones, errands

( Assisted in managing medical emergencies.

( Participated in dental care education and prevention programs

Education:

NY S Clinical Lab Technologist license- October,

2011

College of Staten Island (CUNY), Staten Island, NY

Bachelor of Science

in Medical Technology; August 2010

Associates in Liberal Arts and Science;

Minor in Biology August 2010

Areas of Expertise:

( Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook

(Performing Laboratory Procedures: Spectrophotometery, NMR

Spectrophotometry, Chromatography, PCR, ELISA, GC, Light Microscopy,

Protein/Hgb Electrophoresis and other Immunological studies.

( Self-motivated and organized; able to handle multiple tasks at a time

( Excellent phone, communication and customer service skills

( Ability to problem-solve and respond to various situations independently.

( Conversant in Marathi, Hindi and English

Community:

( Member of Vishva Hindu Parishad of America 2003-Present

( Leadership Conference at CSI-CUNY April

2009

( Member of American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)

June 2010-Present

( Member of American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

June 2010-Present

(VP of Pre-Dental Association of College of Staten Island (CSI-CUNY)

Spring 2009

( Member of Who's Who Among High School Students

2001-2003

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