Medical Laboratory Technologist

Unnati Patel

*************@*****.*** Phone: 215-***-****

Medical Technologist

Summary of Qualification

Worked as a Medical Laboratory Technologist for over 15 years and performed a variety of test procedures. Excellent laboratory skills with commended performance conducting/analyzing laboratory tests and resolving complex instrument problems. Focus on the timely and quality of all lab procedures completed with accuracy and reliability. Work well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environments.

Relevant Experience

March 2024- Continue 2025

Medical Laboratory Technologist (Microbiology)

Chesapeake Urology Uropathology Laboratory

12200 Kiln Ct, Beltsville, MD 20705

●Isolate and identify organisms from blood, tissue, body fluid or other samples taken from humans.

●Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.

●Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

●Monitor, operate and troubleshooting instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.

●Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.

●Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls.

●Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.

●Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and various test kits.

●Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.

●Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Fab 2017- Nov 2022

Medical Laboratory Technologist (Microbiology)

Anne Arundel Medical Center

Annapolis, MD-21060

●Medical Technologist in Microbiology for the prompt, efficient, and accurate performance, validation, and reporting of laboratory test results which are utilized for the purpose of disease prevention.

●Responsible for investigating the growth, structure development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria and fungi.

●Isolate and identify organisms from blood, tissue, body fluid or other samples taken from humans.

●Investigate the relationship between organisms and disease, including the control of epidemics and the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.

●Study growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms to understand their relationship to humans.

●Provide laboratory services for health departments, for community environmental health programs and for physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment

●Use a variety of specialized equipment such as electron microscopes, The BD MAX, Bio Fire Diagnostics, Cepheid, VITEK, MALDI-TOF MS Rapid Identification, Panther Fusion System.

●Record, analyze and interpret data.

●Ensure data is recorded accurately in accordance with guidelines.

●Validate microbiological methods to meet client requirements, as appropriate.

●Able to work well in a team and to manage your own workload.

Nov2011-Dec 2016

Rochelle Community Hospital

Rochelle, IL-61068

Role: -Medical Laboratory Technologist (Generalist)

●Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.

●Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.

●Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.

●Ensures operation of analyzers and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

●Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

●Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

●Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.

●Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

●Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

●Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols, following identification procedures.

●Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential.

●Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

●Performed venous and arterial blood collections from personnel very effectively (Phlebotomy).

Nov 2010- Dec 2013 /PRN AS SECOND JOB

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Oak Lawn, IL-60453

Role: - Medical Laboratory Technologist (Generalist)

●Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses. Repeat procedure when needed.

●Consult and communicate with hospital staff when necessary to resolve problems.

●Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.

●Ensures operation of analyzers and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

●Perform quality control on products, reagents, equipment, and various test kits.

Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.

●Maintain and monitor required records and file.

●Testing and preparing specimens of Blood, Urine, Sputum, Body fluids and stool for Physical, chemical, and microscopic examination

Jan 2005 – Jan 2008

Shree Sant ram Laboratory, Gujarat, India

Role: - Medical laboratory technologist (Generalist)

●Responsible for performing various control measurements of automation equipment to ensure the reliability of the test results.

●Testing and preparing specimens of Blood, Urine, Sputum, Body fluids and stool for Physical, chemical, and microscopic examination

●Performed liver function test, cardiac function test, lipid profile, renal function, and blood sugar under pathologist observation using fully automated biochemistry analyzers.

●Responsible for operating automated System blood cell counter and Electrolyte analyzer.

●Performed blood collections from pediatric and adult personnel very effectively (Phlebotomy)

●Performed various serological tests such as HIV, VDRL, Pregnancy Test, RA, CRP etc. using various immunological methods.

Education and Training

●Master of Science in Microbiology (Verified by International Education Evaluation Inc. as M.S. Microbiology) S.P. University, Gujarat, India.

●Baccalaureate of Science in Microbiology (Verified by International Education Evaluation Inc. as B.S. Microbiology) S.P. University, Gujarat, India.

●Evaluation Report from ECE as a Baccalaureate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology.

Certification

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Skills

●Microsoft-Excel, PowerPoint, Word processing

●Window XP

●Medical terminology

●Write research papers, reports, and reviews.

●Ensure data is recorded accurately in accordance with guidelines.

●Remain up to date with scientific and research developments.

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