Medical Laboratory Technologist

Ienas Hamd

Medical Laboratory Technologist

*****.***@*****.*** • 647-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/ienas-hamd-1a0030158

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Summar

Expert in laboratory processes, high-volume testing machines, and record-keeping. Widely educated in genetics, microbiology techniques. Detail-oriented in maintaining excellent laboratory safety records and safe protocols while training others in best practices.

Qualifications Summary

Highly educated with a master’s degree in microbiology and 3 Licenses /certifications in laboratory science

Holds wide-ranging knowledge and experience in laboratory protocols and safety procedures.

Performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical functions

Have an excellent attendance record.

Work independently and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.

Expertise in micro pipetting, automated extraction methods and liquid handler instrumentation that utilizes magnetic bead technology for extractions (E Mag, MGI and Perkin Elmer).

Certified in First Aid, CPR Level C with HCP, and WHMIS.

Skilled in Microsoft Office and medical terminology.

Leadership experience in managing shift workers and producing daily high-capacity work output.

Career Experience

LifeLabs, Mississauga, Ontario

Medical Laboratory Technologist, Microbiology 2022

Knowledge of specimen handling requirements and prioritization of specimens and results, following LifeLabs Procedures. Conducting a wide range of diagnostic and interpretive specimen testing

Familiar with routine automated equipment

Identifies abnormalities in test results and takes appropriate action

Performing, interpreting, and releasing results, while ensuring the confidentiality of patient information.

Document and report (or call) completed results according to the established protocol.

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.

Participating in problem solving in work organization and workflow.

Perform other duties as assigned and Prioritizes workload.

Public Health, Ontario, Canada

Medical Laboratory Technologist, Molecular Diagnostics 2022

Responsible for the daily testing of patient samples (COVID 19, Monkey Pox) to meet client turnaround time requirements. Sufficient understanding of specimen requirements and their impact on accurate results (WGS, Tissue, OFPS samples). Perform quality control, calibration, maintenance and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures. Document corrective actions and participate in all continuous improvement efforts. Participate in Validation process

• Extraction of nucleic acid that carried out on the E Mag, CHEMAGIC, BGI and Amplitudes instruments

• Using QI Agility system for Master Mix plate automated aliquoting

• Detecting of COVID 19 and Monkey pox by Quant Studio™ 5 Real-Time PCR Analyzer

• Follow LIS procedures to accurately enter patient data and generate reports

• Interpret and analyze data using theoretical knowledge and independent judgment alongside established protocols for

accurate and timely reporting.

• Reporting STAT and Critical Public Health Ontario Laboratory Results

• Phone Results, determine which patient results should be phoned and/or health unit informed

• Reporting LDT and Amplitude Run, Produces clear, legible, and accurate documentation

• Reporting Invalid Results, Able to correctly reject results

• Pull out positive samples for WGS research study

Public Health, Ontario, Canada 2020 – 2022

Medical Laboratory Attendant 2, Molecular Diagnostics/COVID-19

Transfer samples to the laboratory as required. Log, sort, and label specimens for Pre-Analytics and high-volume testing laboratory. Inactivate the virus before RNA extraction and testing. Process samples on laboratory analyzers. File or discard biological samples. Prepare data and worksheets using the PHO Laboratory information system (LIS). Managed inventory by ordering and tracking supplies.

Served as Team Lead for 5 – 10 employees per shift, providing 24-hour turnaround and 30K capacity workload per day.

Operated EMAG, MGI, and CHEMAGIC for analysis of RNA extractions and Janus and Eppendorf methods to prep and aliquot human samples.

Conducted COVID-19 virus testing safely as the primary responsibility.

LifeLabs, Mississauga, Ontario 2020 – 2022

Medical Laboratory Technician, Microbiology

Create reagents and controls to guarantee quality control and perform instrument maintenance. Execute automated and manual testing according to regulated procedures. Monitor atmospheric conditions of specific specimen types. Complete equipment maintenance and document results as needed.

Developed expertise with automated microbiology protocols, MEWS, and IntRlab systems.

Ran Panther for identification of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19), Kiestra, MALDI-ToF, Viper, and Vitek methods for identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (ID/AST).

Excelled in a fast-paced environment.

Promoted from Medical Laboratory Assistant position.

LifeLabs, Mississauga, Ontario 2018 – 2020

Medical Laboratory Assistant, Specimens Management

Accepted and sorted various specimens received from multiple sources such as physicians, hospitals, clinics, and mobile laboratories. Ensured patient information accuracy on samples and paperwork and entered data in the records system. Fixed any inaccuracies or resulting problems. Primed specimens for technical analysis. Implemented maintenance check of laboratory equipment on a weekly and monthly basis. Trained new employees.

Processed over 300 samples per shift.

Public Health Ontario Laboratory, Ontario, Canada 2017

Medical Laboratory Technician

Oversaw specimen distribution to specific labs after checking for correct labeling and requisitions. Solved issues with STAT samples, missing materials, and incorrect paperwork. Utilized IMMULITE, RSA, and ARCHITECT devices for testing blood samples. Processed non-respiratory and respiratory infection samples through vortexing, centrifugation, and manual aliquoting in BSC for ELVIS testing. Reported results. Formulated phosphate buffer saline solution and 1% hypochlorite acid for stocking supplies. Observed safe lab protocols and cleaning daily. Collected and prepared positive HIV/HEP test samples for confirmation. Prepped blood specimens for PCR testing and archived samples.

Served in 4 different units: front end processing (DASH), high volume testing (HVT), Virus Isolation, and HIV/HEP.

Al-Fallujah Hospital, Iraq

Medical Laboratory Technologist, department rotation 2000-2012

Maintained quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols

Rotates workstations as required (Microbiology, Hematology, Cytology and Histology).

Receiving, sorting, archiving, pipetting, centrifugation and aliquoting of samples

Performed dipstick and microscopic analysis of urine specimens.

Studied blood samples to determine the number of cells and their Morphology, as well as the blood group, type and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic technique

Al-Mustansiriya University, Iraq 1998-2000

Bacteriology Researcher (Thesis for Master)

Research focused on effective protein extracts from aborted placentas

on the growth of bacteria that causes abortion.

Analyzed substances, such as extract protein and lectin from aborted placenta and used gel-chromatography technique for purification of extracted protein

Identified bacteria by Agar selection, streaking, staining, microscopic and biochemical identification

Performance of antimicrobial susceptibility testing of significant bacterial isolates.

Al-Jamya laboratories, Iraq 1997

Laboratory Technician

Performed Phlebotomies; collected specimens and carefully handled them

Coordinated the delivery of special medical tests to various institutions for analysis

Prepared requisitions and laboratory tests via a computerized system

Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly

Maintained and prepared reagents and stock supply for the laboratory

Trained in proper use of laboratory equipment and glassware

Education

BPML800-Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Medical Laboratory Technologists

Michener Institute of Education at UHN, Toronto, Canada, 2022

Medical Laboratory Assistant Training/Technical Diploma

Algonquin Careers Academy, Mississauga, Canada, 2016 – 2017

Honors Distinction

Master of Science in Microbiology/Bacteriology

Al-Mustansiriya University, Iraq, 1998 – 2000

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Al-Anbar University, Iraq 1995 – 1998

International Academic Qualifications

Certifications

Ontario Society of Medical Technologists (OSMT), March 2017

Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS/MLA), June 2017

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)/Voluntary Roster, June 2021

Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS/MLT), June 2022

The College of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Ontario (CMLTO), August 2022

Languages

Arabic, Expert

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