Sterile Processing Risk Management

Aesha Patel

** **** ******, *. *********, NJ **902 Phone: 732-***-**** Email: *************@*****.*** Status: US Citizen

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management: South University, VA (GPA: 3.75) (01/2018 – 11/2019)

Certification coursework in, Sterile Processing Tech: Berkeley College, NJ (04/2017-12/2017)

A.S. in Allied Health Pre-Professional Degree: Middlesex County College, NJ (2014 – 2017)

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy: Sardar Patel College of Pharmacy, India (2010 – 2012)

COURSES TAKEN INCLUDE:

Case studies in Health Admin

Economics of Healthcare

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Risk Management

Business Education

General & Organic Chemistry

Long Term Care / Managed Care

Ethics & Laws

Anatomy & Physiology

Healthcare Marketing & Strategy

SKILLS:

Healthcare Delivery & Org

Medical Terminology

Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of Quantstudio 7, Kingfisher Flex, Hamilton Robotics, Janus G3 Robotics, Chemagic 360, LIMS, AU 5800, Panthor, Vitros 3600, BD-MAX, Unicel DxH 600, Aution Max & Iris, etc.

Software Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 365 Outlook, Pivot tables

Interpersonal Skills: Leadership, Team player, Positive Thinker, Active Listener, Ability to Work Under Minimal Supervision

Language: Fluent in English, Gujarati (Native/functionally native) and Hindi

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Star Labs (General Department): As a Medical technologist (08/2021-Present)

Analyzer worked on AU 5800, Vitros 3600, BD-MAX, Unicel DxH 600, Panther, Aution Max & Iris, etc.

Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens

Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools, and equipment

Applied knowledge of chemistry, immuno chemistry, hematology, molecular, urinalysis daily

Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests

Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment

Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results

Prepared reagents and controls used in conducting blood and urine tests

Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering

Conducted quality control checks, calibration, and technical troubleshooting of all analyzers

Kept all patient information properly secured and confidential

Perform surveys and Proficiency testing according to lab policy

Learned test entering and labeling of specimens to support office needs

Participated in continuing education programs related to laboratories

Kean University (Virology/Molecular/Chemistry): As A Medical Technologist (01/2021-09/2021)

Receiving clinical specimens, processing, and aliquots them appropriately for each workstation

Storing for a limited time or discards completed specimens following designated workstation protocols

Preparing standards, controls, and reagents according to established formulas and procedures Following the written protocols for the automated instrumentation at each workstation Running Quantstudio 7, Kingfisher Flex, LIMS, AU 5800, Panther, etc.

Running Panther for HPV, HPV Genotyping, Trichomonas, SARS-CoV-2, HIV Quantitative, HCV Quantitative, etc.

Preparing PCR plates (Micro 384 well plates), preparing plates for Extraction (wash 1, wash 2 EtOH 80%, Elution, etc.) by using manual pipettes, repeaters, etc.

Encompasses the entire operation of each instrument including maintenance, start-up, operation, data entry, verification of results, quality control, and shut down

Maintaining manual records, reports and statistics as directed in the workstation manual, workstation equipment maintenance logs

Recording all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility

Releasing the final results through LIMS to the labs or county

Maintaining equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies (inventory every week)

Ensuring that all safety guidelines are always followed strictly and maintain a clean and orderly environment

IBX (Infinity Biologix) at Rutgers University (RUCDR): As a Laboratory Technician (09/2020 – 01/2021)

Receiving, labeling, and analyzing samples (blood, toxic, tissue etc.)

Designing and executing laboratory testing according to standard procedures

Conducting experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods

Running Hamilton Robotics, Janus G3 Robotics, Chemagic 360, LIMS, etc.

Recording all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility

Maintaining equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies

Ensuring that all safety guidelines are always followed strictly and maintain a clean and orderly environment

Pharmscript Pharma: As a Revenue Cycle Intake Specialist (07/2019 – 02/2021)

Ensures that insurance plan information is set up for newly admitted patients to long term care facilities

Responsible for entering patient insurance information into Framework, Pharmscript’s internal IT system, contacting nursing homes and searching state Medicaid websites to obtain necessary insurance information

Electronically reconciled Insurance Payments daily, identified and resolved all variances, Process monthly reports to determine outstanding third-party collection issues

Completing payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, reconciling invoices, and verifying vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions

Proficient in services Net Rx, SAGE, and Frameworks (long-term serves)

Doctor’s Office: Primary Physician: As a Medical & Administrative Assistant (02/2018 – 12/2018)

Responsible for Record patient history and personal information, measuring vital signs, helped physicians with patient examinations, giving injections or medications to the patients as directed by physicians, doing wellness visit, Arranging meetings for doctors and employees

Covering reception, handling phone calls, and taking messages, making appointments, preparing blood samples for lab tests, doing wellness visit, entering patient information into medical records Doing administrative and clerical tasks such as scanning, faxing, printing, etc.

Preparing and editing letters, reports, tracking petty cash, organizing, and maintaining files, documents

Performs tasks according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA)

Doctor’s Office: OB/GYN: As a Medical & Administrative Assistant (07/2016 – 07/2017)

Assisted multiple physicians in OB/GYN healing care, prepared patients for examinations - PAP smears, HCG testing, acquired vital signs

Helped gynecologists with clinical performed electrocardiograms (EKGs), drew blood, patient intake, and minor surgery, assisted with reception duties as needed

Doing administrative and clerical tasks such as scanning, faxing, printing, etc.

Working on EMR system

Accurate Diagnostic Labs: As a Laboratory Specimen Processor (09/2014 – 07/2016)

Receive, identify, label, and process specimens as required for histologic, cytologic, and / or esoteric processing. This includes all labeling of specimen containers, slide(s), and any other materials submitted by the client.

Multi - task between different types of requisitions. (i.e., Orchard Copia, manual, EMR etc.)

Review, transcribe, and enter demographic and specimen data into the laboratory information system with 100 % accuracy, prepare medical specimen for lab testing using established SOP procedures

Prepare specimen work lists as needed for tracking purposes

File Requisition Slips, glass slides, and paraffin blocks assisting Laboratory Aides as needed

Perform supply maintenance and clean - up duties to help workflow and efficiency

Trained new employees to develop a basic understanding of the department's functions, protocols, policies, and regulations

Store and dispose of samples appropriately as per established guidelines

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES:

Training in Mountainside Hospital: Sterile Processing Tech (09/2017 – 12/2017)

Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination, Cleaning & sterilizing instruments, check instruments for defects

Preparing, delivering all necessary equipment & instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, checking expiration dates

JFK Hartwyck: Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers (07/2016 – 08/2016)

Transporting patients in a wheelchair, motivating patients to join into daily activities, helping staffs to decorate patient’s rooms & hospital

Doing documents copies, faxes, delivering mail, assisting patients and staff on nursing units, delivering early-bird coffee to patients, providing data entry

ACHIVEMENTS:

Honorary member of Delta Mu Delta society, chapter of International Business Honor.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

Besides education I enjoy cooking, helping poor people, driving, working on computer. I also enjoy photography. I like to learn new things.

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