Medical Laboratory Technician
Resume:
RUPA PATIL
Lake Mary, FL **746
C (321) 202- 3343
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Total Work Experience – 6 years
CERTIFICATIONS:
• Florida State License areas:-Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Serology / Immunology, Blood Bank, Molecular Pathology
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Mount Carmel Hospital performed laboratory procedures in assigned areas as licensed. The position applied the exercise of independent judgment in a facility where I used my knowledge and experience, while being offered an opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
Qualifications Summary
• Six years of hospital experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus Ohio.
• Performed automated analyzers of all Chemistry, Hematology, Oncology, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, Coagulation, Immunology/ Serology, Computer operation and Blood Bank specimens.
• Proficiency to collect and prepared specimens and performed laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Verified record and report lab results on all performed tests. Ensured compliance with government requirements, and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments and work area.
• Performed hematological examinations making complete blood counts. Examines smears for parasites or other irregularities in the specimen.
• Performed, evaluate and document all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Performed a variety of bacteriological tests. Mounts, stains, and examines smears under microscope for bacteria.
• Performed microscopic examinations of body cells to identify abnormalities.
• Ability to handled infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely.
• Verified analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and references ranges for test methods.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Clinical Lab Assistant / Phlebotomy Technician - 10/02/2009 – Present, Orlando Regional South Seminole Hospital, Longwood, FL 32750
Responsibilities:
• Performed a variety of routine blood drawing procedures like venipuncture, techniques using standard equipment like vacationer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes and butterfly needles.
• Confer with patients to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears and elicit cooperation.
• Handled venipuncture, electrocardiogram, urine analysis, blood testing, centrifuging autoclaving.
• Extensive customer relations with various age and culture groups.
• Operated and maintained laboratory equipment and apparatus, as well as preparing solutions of liquid, reagents, and sample formulations
• Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
• Developed and conducted programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates and products
• Created solutions, reagents, and solutions as instructed.
• Maintained an orderly and clean environment.
• Worked along with other lab technicians in the microbiological and chemical testing to accredited standard and methods.
Medical Laboratory Technician - 04/14/ 2004 – 08/28/2009, Mount Carmel Hospital, Columbus, OH 43054
Responsibilities:
• Followed the laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results. Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house. Processed incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens.
• Assisted with performing Phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assured pre-authorization and completed appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Prepared peripheral blood smear and performs complete WBC differential.
• Performed microscopic examination of urinary sediment
• Adheres to the laboratories quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators and reagents.
• Recorded results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance. Processed specimens for send-out testing.
• Properly identified and band patients for blood product transfusion. Processed properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.
• Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Maintained adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing. Prepared reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed. Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• Followed the laboratory policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory established acceptable levels of performance. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory established performance specifications.
• Processed in-house and in-coming results for charting.
• Performed specimen processing and microscopy procedures, to include the inoculation of solid and liquid media, and the prepared and examined of stained smears and wet preparations.
• Performed tests for the detection and identification of infectious agents.
• Performed tests for the determination of organism antimicrobial susceptibility.
• Provided clear, concise and accurate verbal patient reports with appropriate written or electronic documentation.
Education
2002 - 2003 Masters of Science in Biotechnology (M Sc)
University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom
1998- 2000 Masters of Science in Microbiology. (M Sc)
Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College Bombay, India
1995- 1998 Bachelor of Science in Botany with Microbiology (B Sc)
Maharshi Dayanand College Bombay, India
M Sc Biotechnology- Project Details:
Gene Technology:
From: Oct 2002 Duration: 3 Months Company: BioVex Ltd, Oxon, United Kingdom.
Training: Molecular methods to detect the presence of biphenyl degradation genes in PCB contaminated soils-practical experience in:
• DNA Hybridization and TA cloning.
• Plasmid DNA isolation and Restriction Digestion
• DNA Sequencing Analysis and Phylogenetics including:
1. Isolation of DNA, Oligonucleotide primers and PCR amplification
2. Hybridization procedure
3. Clone PCR products ( from 16S rRNA and bphC genes)
4. Plasmid isolation was carried out using a commercial kit (QIAGEN QIAprep Spin Miniprep Kit). Purification of DNA is achieved using a spin column
5. Sequences were determined using fluorescent cycle sequencing (web animation), and then electrophoreses using an ABI310 Genetic Anal user.
Protein Technology:
From: Jan 2003 Duration: 3 Months Company: Delta Biotechnology Ltd, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Training: Purification of alkaline phosphates (EC 3.1.3.1) from Bacillus megaterium-practical experience in
• Bacterial growth and Enzyme preparation.
• Detection of extra cellular alkaline phosphatase activity in culture supernatant from the growth Bacillus megaterium.
• Partial purification of alkaline phosphatase from Bacillus megaterium.
• Purification of alkaline phosphatase using gel permeation high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
• Non- denaturing gel electrophoresis of fractions obtained from various steps during the purification of alkaline phosphatase from Bacillus megaterium.
Research Project : Microbial Biotechnology and Ecology.
From: Jun2003 Duration: 3 Months Location: Chelmsford Agriculture Council, Essex, United Kingdom.
Project details: The effects of soil type on the diversity of the soil micro flora.
• Enumeration of bacteria present in soil samples.
• Isolation of Antibiotic- Producing microorganisms and determination of antimicrobial spectrum of isolates.
• Identification and biochemical properties of bacterial isolates.
• Be able to carry out Biochemical Activities of Microorganisms.
Project details: The determination of water portability using standard qualitative and quantitative procedures.
• Standard Qualitative Analysis of Water:
• Microbiological analysis of water using the membrane filters method.
Project details: Microbiological analysis of Food products.
• Determination of the total number of microorganisms present in food products. Practical training in:
• Determination of the presence of E. Coli bacteria in the selected food products.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Available for all shifts and extended work hours. Orlando, FL.
References:
Sue Maxwell
Manager of Volunteer Dept.
South Seminole Hospital
Longwood , FL 32750
Tel: 321-***-**** *****.*******@*************.***
Sandy Jordan
Manager of Clinical Laboratory
Mount Carmel Hospital
Columbus, OH 43054
Tel : 321-***-****
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