Professional Summary

Trained and worked as a generalist for more than 15 years as a Clinical

Laboratory Scientist (CLS). Performed full range of chemical, microbiologic, phlebotomy, immunologic and hematologic, and blood bank laboratory procedures. Fluently trilingual in English, Arabic, and Farsi, and can be utilized as a translator. Performed quality control procedures and preventive maintenance, and assisted with quality assurance activities. Performed variety of tests ranging in complexity. Worked hard to provide the best patient care possible with reporting accurate and timely test results to physicians and nurses. Work History

Riverside University Health System - Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Generalist II

Moreno Valley, CA

08/2020 - Present

Analyzed specimen samples as a generalist in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and blood bank. Performed and interpreted multiple real-time PCR assays in order to detect and characterize potential pathogens and ensure assay quality. Worked with fully automated and semi-automated systems, such Bio- Rad CFX qPCR and KingFisher Flex Purification System. Worked with analyzers CMAX coagulation, CLINITEK, DXH 600, BioFire, Cepheid, ADVIA Centaur and TANGO (blood bank). Arrowhead Regional Medical Center -

Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Generalist

San Bernardino, CA

01/2020 - 07/2020

Analyzed specimen samples and rotated through chemistry, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and blood bank. Troubleshoot analyzer malfunctions and run quality control, while providing guidance and leadership to lab assistants and scientists on shift. Worked with analyzers COBAS 500 and 8000, CMAX coagulation, Cellvision Sysmix, CLINITEK Novus for urinalysis, and ECHO analyzer in blood bank. Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino - Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Generalist

San Bernardino, CA

09/2019 - 05/2020

Performed all approved laboratory testing and prepared specimen samples for delivery to the references laboratory. Analyzed samples for hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, coagulation, blood bank and immunology. Prepared blood products for delivery to the hospital patients when need. Performed Quality Control checks and documentation on all instruments daily. Worked with DXH 600, Iris, ACL, and Architect.

Saham Bavi

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Skills

• Sharp critical thinker

• Lab testing and reporting

• Lab equipment maintenance

• PCR testing

• Proficient in MS Excel and Word

• Documentation and research skills

• Flexible, willing to take on a variety

of tasks

• Good organizational skills

• Fluently Trilingual: English, Arabic,

and Farsi

• Motivated with a positive attitude

• Quick learner

• Reliable and prompt self starter

• Problem solving skills

• Work effectively with others setting

• Full range in chemistry,

phlebotomy, microbiology,

immunology and hematology, and

blood bank

Education

Loma Linda University, School of

Allied Professions - 2005

Loma Linda, CA

Bachelor Degree: Clinical

Laboratory Science

License

Certified CA State License in Clinical

Laboratory Scientist

License Number MTA-02021581

Al Zahra Hospital Dubai - Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Generalist II Dubai, UAE

7/2009 - 2/2017

Executed and analyzed patients specimens in blood bank, hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and chemistry as a generalist. Rotated through a 400 bed hospital. Performs and reports laboratory testing on clinical laboratory samples used to aide physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Selects, implements, and Evaluates results for Quality Control materials used in statistical process control of laboratory assays. Exercised Arabic, Farsi, and English to patients and in lab reports. Armada Medical Centre - Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Generalist Dubai, UAE

05/2007 - 12/2009

Rotated through different laboratory departments, obtaining expertise in microbiology, chemistry, blood bank and hematology to assist with diagnosis of medical issues. Exercised Arabic, Farsi, and English to patients and in lab reports.

Riverside County Regional Medical Centre - Microbiologist Moreno Valley, CA

06/2005-12/2006

Prepared a variety of stains include Gram stain, KOH, and India ink stains. Performed manual and automated methods for weekly Quality Control for sensitivity testing as well as standard serological tests for identifying antibodies/antigens using rapid microbiological tests. Applied parasitological techniques to recover and identify parasites.

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