Medical Technologist Epic Beaker
Resume:
Arpita G. Patel
Franklin, TN **067
*********@*****.***
CAREER 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 Pathologist
Super User for Epic Beaker
Advanced User training for ACL TOP Coag analyzers and Arkray urine and microscope analyzer
Review SOP’s and revise them as needed to meet CAP checklists
Excellent lab practices and test result interpretation
Instrument troubleshooting and calibration skills
Performed lab equipment calibration and managed calibration records
Executed instrument validation & implemented automation line
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Hoag Memorial Hospital presbyterian at Newport Beach, CA Feb 2017 – June 2023
Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
Execute 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 WAM
Perform manual differential and verify RBC and PLT morphology on Cellavision
Make and stain slides using SP-10's and Cytospin
Perform cell count using the hemocytometer on CSFs and BALs and perform manual differential on body fluids using Olympus BX41 Microscope
Set up Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and set up other tests like Mono, Plavix, Aspirin and PFA
Run urine samples on Iris analyzer and report the results
Performed testing for auto validation on Iris and retested it for EPIC upgrade
Run coagulation samples on ACLTOP and have used BCS XP analyzers prior to ACLTOP
Executed dry-run testing and wet-run testing for Coag analyzer upgrade to ACLTOP
Perform routine maintenance on all analyzers and run Quality Controls.
Assure all the QC failures have been documented properly on Sysmex for CAP inspection
Performed auto-validation testing on WAM during an EPIC Beaker upgrade
Perform day to day function and provide best patient care
Train new CLS’s and students and create written competency for them
Clinical Chemistry:
Run samples on Vitros and report results in timely manner
Perform routine maintenance and run calibrations and controls according to the procedures
Troubleshoot instrument errors and try to resolve it. Call tech support if needed
Maintain inventory of the reagents on the analyzers and load reagents when running low
Run intra-op PTH samples on Roche and report results to the OR in timely manner
Have used Sunquest and now using EPIC Beaker to report the results
Perform 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 Fibronectin
Validated automation lines, validated laboratory instruments though dry-run testing and wet-run testing and documented an SOP for laboratory instrument
Verify quality of reagents, follow procedures for labeling and storage of materials, and monitor laboratory inventory
Performed 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 schedules
Independently identify and troubleshoot complex problems that adversely affect test performance by taking appropriate actions
Trained new hires and individuals on new instruments as a super user
Participate in monthly safety review and ensuring laboratory personnel are proficient in safety procedures
VCA Antech at Irvine, CA Nov 2008 – Aug 2009
Laboratory Technician
Experience with operating analytical equipment such as Vitek
Perform antibiotics sensitivity test using agar plates
Maintain the records of samples, verify results and report test results accurately and timely
Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls
Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results
Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively
Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot/resolved instrument problems
Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment
California Kidney Medical Group at Simi Valley, CA Mar 2006 – Jul 2007
Laboratory Technician
Executed 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 controls
Experience with operating, calibrating, and maintaining various analytical equipment
Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results
Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists, nursing staff, and clients
Natural ability to multitask and work on multiple instruments
Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot/resolved instrument problems
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS:
CA CLS License, 2016
License/Certificate Number: MTA 01006750
ASCP certification, 2015
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Science
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA USA
ASCPi certification, 2012
Medical Laboratory Technician
American Medical Technologists Certification, 2007
Medical Technologists, USA
Medical Laboratory Technology,
The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat INDIA
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat INDIA
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