HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Currently CMLTO registered

Certification with CSMLS

Graduate diploma in MLT (Diagnostic Cytology) from Michener

More than 6 years of experience in histology and Cytology (pathology department)

Experience in molecular lab (FISH and PCR)

Bachelor’s degree in science

Excellent knowledge of MS office (Word and Excel), software such as GUI, Intralab and Cerner

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Bilingual (English and Farsi)

Knowledge of WHMIS, QA and QC

Training in safety, WHMIS, PCR, IHC, RT-PCR, FISH, Flow Cytometry, disposal and Transport of Dangerous Goods

Good interpersonal skills and a team player who can work independently and within a team

Proven attendance record by healthcare employers and instructors

Education

Diagnostic Cytology (Michener) 09/2017-02/2019

Microanatomy and Histology

Gynecological and Non-Gynecological Cytology

Immunology and Molecular Diagnostic

Pathology

Medical Laboratory Technician (Diploma)

Westervelt College, London ON 09/2013-05/2014

Anatomy and Physiology

Histology and cytology

Chromatographic Techniques

Electrophoresis

Specimen collection, handling and information management

Medical terminology

Microbiology

Infection control and safety

Data entry and OHIP billing

Transporting dangerous goods

Pathology

Gynecologic Cytology

Non-gynecological Cytology

Microbiology 09/2006-02/2010

Tehran university, Tehran, Iran

WORK EXPERIENCE

Histology and cytotechnologist (Hybrid) 08/2018-present

Screening, evaluation and interpretation of LB and conventional Gyn and Non-Gyn cases

specimen grossing (dictation), embedding, microtomy, special stains, attending frozen sections

Troubleshooting methodologies, reporting, participating in Quality Assurance activities, attending EBUS procedure for rapid

on-site assessment of specimen adequacy (Kidney, Thyroid.)

Works under the direction of the Senior Cytotechnologist and Manager Histology/Cytology, performs preventative maintenance on equipment and contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Collect data for cytology QA and IQMH, specimen preparation

Maintains and troubleshoots a variety of instruments by following established procedures to ensure optimal function of laboratory equipment.

Experience of preparation with Sure Path and Thin prep

Medical Lab technician

Victoria hospital (Microbiology and core lab) 10/2016-06/2018

Specimen processing according to the priority list

Labelling and inoculating plates

Decontamination and Packaging the specimens

Performing equipment maintenance

Data entry using CERNER

Medical lab technician

Life labs London, Ontario 10/2014-10/2016

Sample sorting, Quality control, data entry and centrifuge maintenance

Performing ECG and Phlebotomy in nursing homes and for house calls

Answering incoming calls and making phones to nurses for STAT

Maintain client relationships, including responding to inquiries and following up on requests.

Complete data entry of required patient demographics, requisition information, and other information related to processing test results.

Prepare specimens for transportation and testing

Cytology specialist

Atieh hospital 2006-2012

Provides technical expertise under supervision of pathologists

In charge of providing quality in the lab

Preparing the lab for inspection

Responsible for continuing education and teaching by Power Point

Troubleshooting errors for equipment, maintenance and repair

Performing PCR and FISH on tissue block

Provides on-site assistance with FNA biopsy procedures

Conducting a wide range of diagnostic and interpretive specimen testing

Identifying incidents and non-conformities, participating in the development of effective corrective action plans, escalating as appropriate and driving continuous improvement.

Assisting with the evaluation and implementation of new technology

Answering incoming phone calls and customer service

Honors and Awards

Certificate for Transportation of Dangerous Goods (22/09/2015)

Completion of training for Health and Safety Awareness (16-12/2014)

Presidential Honors Diploma from Westervelt College for achieving GPA= 4.90 in Medical lab technician program (23/05/2014)

Certificate of recognition from Westervelt College for peer Tutoring program (2013/11/17)

Certificate of Phlebotomy and ECG from Westervelt in Victoria hospital London (30/05/2014)

First Aid and CPR certificate from Medic first aid (02/04/2014)

Top student reward from Tehran university from Iran for achieving GPA= 4.60 in Master of Microbiology degree (01/02/2010)

Achieving 15 and 10 scores in Third Iranian congress of Clinical Microbiology for presentation of the program (01/07/2012) and (06/10/2009) respectively

Certificate for presentation and lecturing in 11th Congress of Pathology and Iranian Cancer Association about the effect of EBV virus in Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (22/10/2009)

Achieving 25 scores and awards for researching and publishing on original article about The Incidence of EBV in Diffuse Large B cell Lymphoma in Journal of Pathology (25/08/2010) (Vol.6 No1, Winter 2011)

VOLUNTEER WORK

Medical lab technician

Victoria hospital London, Ontario 03/2014-06/2014

Performing ECG, Holter and Phlebotomy on patients

Quality control, data entry

Customer service representative

Stock keeping, filing, Photocopying and faxing medical information

Research assistant

Victoria hospital (London, ON) 01/2013-08/2014

assisting the study Principal Investigator and project team with a variety of research activities including participant recruitment

data collection, data entry

participant follow-up

event reporting and ethics submissions.

Lab assistant

Westervelt college 2013-2014

Tutoring students for Anatomy and Physiology

Assisting instructors for Cytology and Histology Labs

Research Assistant

Atieh hospital 2008-2010

A comparative Study of Immunohistochemical and PCR Techniques on 216 patients as research assistant

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