Medical Quality Control

Kedar Deshpande, MLS(ASCP)cm

• ** Primrose Pl. Staten Island, NY 10306 • 917-***-**** • Email: ******@*****.***

Objective: I am looking to obtain a position in a laboratory setting of a prestigious growth – oriented organization where I can utilize my considerable work experience in medical technology and skills in developing and testing new methodologies to be a valuable resource to your organization.

Professional Experience:

April 2012- September 2012 Accu-Reference Medical Lab

Medical Technologist (temporary position)

• Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, urinalysis, hematology and immunology/serology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.

• Operated various instruments including: Ortho Clinical Diagnostics VITROS 3600 analyzer, Siemens Clinitek Atlas, Diasorin Liason, Beckmen Coulter LH 750, Siemens Immulite 2000, Bio Rad Phd, IL ACL 1000 analyzer.

• Operated and calibrated an assortment of laboratory/testing equipment and conducted a variety of diagnostic tests, categorized routine through ASAP in priority, using procedures ranging from waived testing to highly complex

• Performed stat and routine testing on a variety of specimens quickly and accurately.

• Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with CLIA, OSHA, safety and risk-management guidelines.

• Participated in proficiency testing of unknowns and internal and external continuing education programs to keep current of developments in the field.

• Accurately read, interpreted and recorded the results of laboratory tests.

• Performed tasks in addition to laboratory operations such as conducting inventories of supplies, reporting equipment malfunctions, preparing requisitions and assisting in area cleanup.

Feb 2011- Present Dr. Annemarie Stilwell, Staten Island, NY

Lead- Medical Technologist (CLIA/COLA Accredited P-O-L)

• Operate complex Methadone/Methadone Metabolite tests on urine specimens on Siemens Viva E

• Conducted semi-quantitative(confirmation) DAU/Toxicology tests on urine specimen on Biolis 24i

•Ensures compliance and API proficiency programs all test results, in-house and referenced, are reported to the appropriate utilizer.

• Evaluated all necessary internal QC for tests. Recognizes system/operator QC failures, documents QC results and all appropriate corrective actions.

• Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail. Establish and perform preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments as well as identify appropriate sources for repairs.

•Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.

• Correlates returned results with tests ordered, and investigates/troubleshoots erroneous, missing and/or delayed test results.

• Performed a variety of validation studies, including linearity testing, correlations, performance improvement indicators and calibrations as is defined by JCAHO/CLIA.

Clinical Experience:

September 2009- November 2009 Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY

Blood Bank- Medical Technologist intern

• Executed and analyzed various blood bank techniques including preparations of

packed cells, fresh frozen plasma, ABO front and reverse typing, Rh typing, Rh phenotyping, antibody titration, antibody screening and identification, direct and indirect coombs, elution and adsorption, cross matches and Immunological studies.

• Quickly mastered to operate the Ortho ProVue Blood Bank Analyzer automated lab.instrument.

• Evaluated various procedures on this machine including running daily maintenance and controls, changing reagents, and loading specimens.

December 2009- February 2010 Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, New York

Clinical Chemistry- Medical Technologist intern

• Operated and performed the maintenance of the following machine: Centaur Xp, Advia 1800, Immulite 2000.

• Integrated instrument data, quality control and tested principles for accurate result reporting.

• Conducted chemical analyses of blood, urine, cerebro-spinal and other body fluids.

• Ensured test-result validity before recording/reporting results, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail.

• Participated in proficiency testing of unknowns and internal and external continuing education programs to keep current of developments in the field.

February 2010- May 2010 Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY

Hematology- Medical Technologist intern

• Learned and performed various manual hematology techniques including erythrocyte

sedimentation rate, reticulocyte count (manually and coulter), preparing peripheral

smears, platelet count (from smear), WBC counts (from whole blood and body fluids), RBC counts (from whole blood and body fluids), and slide differentials.

• Learned to operate the LH 750, Siemens Clinitek Atlas, ACL 1000 laboratory instrument. Performed various procedures on this machine including running daily maintenance and controls, interpreting cytograms and histograms, changing reagents, and loading specimens.

• Learned and performed various coagulation techniques including PTT, aPTT, factor

assays, fibrinogen testing, TCT, bleeding time, euglobulin lysis time, Stypven time test,

mixing studies and D-dimer.

May 2010-July 2010 Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY

Microbiology-Medical Technologist intern

• Conducted all routine and complex analyses in assigned areas with understanding of techniques, principles, instruments and quality control.

• Executed and analyzed various microbiology techniques including gram stains, acid fast stains, preparing reagents, media inoculation, incubation techniques, identifying unknowns with various tests and culture sensitivity, quickly mastered culture identification and sensitivity with API test-strip and VITEK system techniques.

• Assisted licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist with routine and specialty assays utilizing established procedures. Performed parasitological staining, processed fungal samples.

June 2002 – August 2003 Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY

Dental Department- Volunteer/Intern:

• Handled the tasks of preparing kit for patients to help them out in continual dental care

• Organize and Set up trays

• Observed Dentist in Evaluating x-rays and writing progress notes

• Clerical/Administrative work: Organizing and filing patient records, answering phones, errands

• Assisted in managing medical emergencies.

• Participated in dental care education and prevention programs

Education:

NY S Clinical Lab Technologist license- October, 2011

College of Staten Island (CUNY), Staten Island, NY Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology; August 2010

Associates in Liberal Arts and Science;

Minor in Biology August 2010

Research:

Research Assistant/Aide Kingsborough Community College (CUNY), Brooklyn, NY

September 2005-December 2006 “Sol-Gels Synthesis”

• Spectroscopic/Data analysis of these products

• Study fluorescence of Sol-Gel systems

• Preparation of TEOS Sol/experiment

• Monitor the Sol-Gel process

Areas of Expertise:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook

• Performing Laboratory Procedures: Spectrophotometery, NMR Spectrophotometry, Chromatography,

PCR, ELISA, GC, Light Microscopy, Protein/Hgb Electrophoresis and other Immunological studies.

• Self-motivated and organized; able to handle multiple tasks at a time

• Excellent phone, communication and customer service skills

• Ability to problem-solve and respond to various situations independently.

• Conversant in Marathi, Hindi and English

Community:

• Member of Vishva Hindu Parishad of America 2003-Present

• Leadership Conference at CSI-CUNY April 2009

• Member of American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) June 2010-Present

• Member of American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) June 2010-Present

•VP of Pre-Dental Association of College of Staten Island (CSI-CUNY) Spring 2009

• Member of Who’s Who Among High School Students 2001-2003

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