Nayana Dilini De Silva

Address: ***, ***** ***** ******, ******, ON, K2J5Z2

Phone: 613-***-****

Email: adwi7d@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary:

Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician seeking challenging laboratory roles. Strong academic foundation in MLA/T and postgraduate in Biochemistry/Biology, specialised in, Microbiology, Cytology, Histology, Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, Hematology and Blood Banking. Possess analytical skills, strong team player and functions well in fast-paced and deadline-driven environments. Passionate about learning new scientific skills. Fully vaccinated.

Work Experience:

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN @ BIOTEST CORE LABORATORY, 2006 Robertson Road, Kanata (STUDENT PLACEMENT): March 2023 – April 2023

1.Urinalysis: Specimen processing for urine microscopy by iQ automated system and for urine chemistry by iChem 100 semi-automated urine chemistry system. Trouble shooting and maintenance of urinalysis machines.

2.Microbiology: Urine Culture and Sensitivity testing done by streaking Blood Agar and MacConkey Agar plates

3.HBA1C specimen processing by Hemoglobin analyzer.

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN @ DYNACARE LABORATORY, GREENBANK ROAD, NEPEAN (STUDENT PLACEMENT): February 2023 – March 2023

1.Specimen collection process, from greeting patients through to preparation of specimens for transportation.

-Greet and request required information from patients, explain the specimen collection process, and ensure patients have followed necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection.

-Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect, and perform ECG tracings.

2.Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

-Specimen procurement, sample preparation for analysis Ex: separation, numbering (including referral specimens)

-Concentration of stool samples for parasitology examinations, subculturing of stock cultures in bacteriology

3.Handling biohazard waste according to protocol given.

ALGONQUIN CAREERS ACADEMY, OTTAWA

Course work and Laboratory assessment: June 2022- February 2023

GPA 3.98

-Knowledge on Medical laboratory theory, principles, and practices

-Knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation; transportation of dangerous goods, WHMIS, Universal precautions, safe handling practices.

-Proficient in performing laboratory set up procedures in accordance with safety guidelines and protocols.

-Knowledge of Medical Terminology, preparation of slides, reagent, media & staining, PH Meter, centrifuge, glassware washing, obtaining patient vitals, biological/chemical spill, reading requisitions, ECG, Glucose testing.

-Proficient in performing microbiological techniques, streaking specimens and staining.

-Preparation of different culture media, reagents, and buffers.

-Knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques

-Operating of automated instruments after proper functioning has been established by qualified staff, set of erythrocytes sedimentation rate, performing echocardiogram and micro hematocrits.

-Setting up of serology tests, e.g., occult blood, pregnancy test, routine equipment maintenance, temperature monitoring of thermally controlled equipment

-Titration using a pH meter, urinalysis (excluding microscopic) using dipstick and refractometer.

-Training on standard First Aid BLS CPR level C and AED with Holmes medical training

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN @ AGRICULTURE AND AGRI FOOD CANADA:

Oct 2019-April 2020

-Data analysis and manuscript writing for publications.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT @ CARLETON UNIVERSITY: Sept 2012-Jan 2019

-Experience in standard molecular techniques and instrumentation.

-Sample processing and analysis by Gas Chromatography

-Microscopy: Proficient in sectioning by microtome, staining and imaging. Use of light and electron microscope

-Scientific and Manuscript writing

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

June 2022 – April 2023 Algonquin Careers Academy, Ottawa

Diploma in Medical laboratory technician

Sept 2012 – Jan 2019 Postgraduate studies (specialized in Biology and Biochemistry) at Carleton University, Ottawa

SKILLS AND TRAINING:

●Corporate Privacy Training Program

●Fire Safety Awareness

●Universal Precautions (Health & Safety, PPE)

●Code of Conduct for Students

●Personal Protective Equipment Training

●WHMIS 2015 Training

●Personal Information Protection Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) Training

●Personal Health Information Privacy Training (PHIPA – Ontario)

●IT Risk and Cybersecurity Training (Immersive)

●Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers (Ontario, Immersive)

●Understanding Human Rights Training (AODA Edition, Immersive)

●Workplace Violence and Harassment Training for Employees (Ontario, Immersive)

●AODA Customer Service Standards Training (Condensed Content, Immersive)

●Specimen handling and processing

●Phlebotomy and ECG

●Microbiology

●Urinalysis

●Laboratory Equipment

●Microsoft Office

●Verbal and Written Communication skills

●First Aid, CPR and AED

References:

Jessica Romancio

Medical Laboratory Technician, Bio-test Laboratory (Main)

Email: adwi7d@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: 613-***-****

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