Medical Technologist

Rupal Brahmbhatt

*****, ********* ******* ***. ***

Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Phone: 803-***-****

Email: ********@*****.***

Objective: To make a mark as a professional Medical Technologist (Generalist) in a reputable clinical laboratory where I can show my testing and analytical skills.

Professional Experience:

Medical Technologist (Generalist) Sept. 2006-July 2012

Blood Bank Supervisor (Interim) Feb 2012 - May 2012

Aiken Regional Medical Centers

Aiken, SC 29803

• Performed daily QC and maintenance on Sysmex XE 5000 and Sysmex XT 2000 in Hematology and analyzed blood and body fluids for cell counts and differential. Also performed Retic count on these analyzers.

• Performed urinalysis on Bayer Atlas and Sysmex UF 1000, platelet function testing on PFA analyzer, coagulation studies on Stago Compact and platelet aggregation measurement on Accumetrics Verify Now.

• Performed daily manual testing including ESR, differentials and morphology, platelet count estimates, qualitative urine/serum HCG and microscopic urines.

• Conducted chemical analysis of blood, spinal fluids, other body fluids and urines on DXC 600 and immunoassays on Access by Beckman Coulter and also performed Ionized calcium on AVL.

• Performed toxicology screens and chain of custody testing on blood and urine samples.

• Performed dilutions, plasma replacements, sickle cell and fibrin split product testing.

• Performed blood typing, antibody screen and identification and compatibility testing using Tube and Gel method and automatic analyzer Galileo Echo.

• Performed qualitative serologic testing as RHIV, RA, Mono and VDRL. Also performed Fetal Fibronectin testing.

• Performed the setups of different specimens on different medias as per the requirements in Microbiology department. Also performed rapid testing as Rapid strep, RSV, Rapid Flu and Occult Blood tests. Read the Gram stain and identified organisms in positive Blood Cultures and CSF specimens.

• Performed MRSA and C.Diff testing by PCR on GeneXpert.

• Performed calibration and maintenance on all analyzers in all the departments and analyzed laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.

• Supervised and trained medical laboratory technicians and technologists engaged in laboratory testing.

• Collected data on the use of blood and blood components, blood transfusion reactions complied with AABB peer-review recommendations for Blood Utilization Review Committee.

Medical Lab Technician Jan 2002- August 2003

Med-Health Laboratories Ltd.

Toronto, Canada.

• Worked as a general laboratory technician under the supervision of Registered General Technologist.

• Performed phlebotomy and analyzed the blood tests using GEN-S Beckman Coulter analyzer for CBCs, Coagulation testing using MLA 1400 analyzers in Hematology.

• Performed routine chemistry testing using Vitros 950 analyzer.

• Streaking and planting different swabs and urine culture in Microbiology department.

Laboratory Technologist (Generalist) May 1997- August 2000

Green Cross Pathology and Blood Bank

Ahmedabad, India

• Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine, spinal fluid and other body fluids on Schiaparelli Biosystems ACE analyzer.

• Performed toxicology screens on blood and urines in chemistry department.

• Performed blood tests for cell morphology on Baker System 9120+cp and Sysmex SP 3000.

• Performed HIV, HBsAG, and HCV by Elisa on Abbott of USA and Ortho Diagnostics analyzers.

• Performed blood grouping, type and compatibility testing for blood transfusion purposes by tube method.

• Isolated and identified various microorganisms by Culture and Sensitivity method.

• Dissected, examined and weighed organs and specimens for the pathologists. Collected and prepared tissue specimens for chemical analysis and for microscopic examinations.

• Supervised and trained other medical laboratory technicians.

Education:

Diploma in Medical Transcription Sept 2000- Feb 2001

Smile InfoTech Ltd.

Ahmedabad, India

Diploma in Medical Technology Aug 1996- July 1997

Gujarat Cancer Hospital

Ahmedabad, India

Degree in Bachelors of Science June 1991- June 1996

R.G.Shah Science College

Ahmedabad, India.

Certifications:

Certified Medical Technologist (Generalist) (AMT)

Medical Transcriptionist (Smile InfoTech Ltd.)

C, C++, Java Programming (Karrox Technologies)

Licenses & Training:

Licensed to work as Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) through Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

Completed the training of Cerner Millennium Pathnet and worked with the Cerner techs to build the tests for the Blood Bank.

References available upon request.

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