Medical Technologist

SAMIR SHAFIK

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OVERVIEW

PROVEN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL WITH OVER EIGHTEEN YEARS EXPERIENCE DEMONSTRATING AN OUTSTANDING UNDERSTANDING OF THE UNDERLYING SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF LABORATORY TESTING AS WELL AS THE TECHNICAL, PROCEDURAL, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ASPECTS OF THE CLINICAL DISCIPLINE. REGULARLY PRACTICES TROUBLESHOOTING, VALIDATION, STATISTICAL, COMPUTER, AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TECHNIQUES TO INSURE PROPER LABORATORY OPERATION.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center August 1994 – Present

Brooklyn, New York

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Perform full range of immunohematologic laboratory procedures and a valuable contributor to the evaluation of new techniques and processes in the laboratory.

Demonstrate high level of competency interpreting serological test results, blood typing, and compatibility testing

Utilize multiple troubleshooting and problem solving techniques to repair, maintain and calibrate equipment

Effectively train all laboratory staff on the operation of the Provue machine as well as training new students on all aspects of serological and compatibility testing

Prepare quality control testing (QRC)

Experience in handling trauma cases, multiple antibody patients and sickle cell patients

Long Island College Hospital January 2001 – Present

Brooklyn, New York

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (PART-TIME)

Apply extensive knowledge of fundamental laboratory testing procedures to prepare blood components according to established procedures.

Evaluate laboratory data to verify test results, assess accuracy for a given test and recognize patient health states

Differentiate and resolve technical, instrument, physiological causes of problems or unexpected test results

Evaluate laboratory data to establish reference range criteria for tests

American Medical College in Metropolitan Hospital Center November 1996 – May 1998

New York, New York

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Select instruments to perform tests appropriate to test methodology according to established procedures.

Determine procedural course of action appropriate for the type of sample and test requested

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center

Brooklyn, NY

LAB TECHNOLOGIST CERTIFICATE 1994

York College

Queens, NY 1992-1993

Cairo University

Cairo, Egypt

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 1970

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PROFICIENCY IN:

Entering patient data and results using Cerner and the Hemocare Systems- Sunqust Lab

Clinical Laboratory Technologist, NY – Certificate number 7598347 Exp 01/13/2015

SCC SoftBank Software

Experience with Orthadiagnostic for automated machine, Provue

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