Medical Laboratory Technician

SANDHYA VAIDYA

** ** ***** ****** ****** Park, NY -11001 P: 516-***-**** 516-***-**** E: ****************@*****.*** Offering 22+ years of rich experience in clinical and central laboratory driving as Medical Technologist in a patient care and highly regulated environment. Extensive experience of supervision, project management, process improvement, instrument setup, people management, training and compliance in Hematology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Serology and PCR. Participated in CAP, NABL & department inspections as well as QA & QC development. Possesses good understanding of GLP, ISO and regulatory requirements including familiarization of CAP, NABL, FDA and HIPAA. EDUCATION

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, India

- Bachelor of Science

Major: Microbiology

Minor: Chemistry

- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

CERTIFICATION

- Phlebotomy Technician from National Health Association

- 45 hours Training completion under New York Medical Career Training Center ( Licensed by New York State Department of Education ) Licensed by New York State Department of Education WORK EXPERIENCE

PL Developments, 200 Hicks Street, Westbury, NY 11590 Quality Associate July 2022 Continue

· Develop and execute validation activities ( Equipment, Utilities etc )

· Assist management in identifying improvement opportunities through data analysis, review of audits and process improvement efforts ( Develop weekly reports and trending for quality systems & key performance areas)

· Support in developing APRs, Mock recalls etc

· Support in investigations of

- NCMRs

- Complaints

- Deviations

- CAPA etc

· Work with Quality groups to identify improvement ideas. Work to promote culture of in depth problem resolution

· Oversee proper storage of retained quality documents

· Support calibration program including verification activities

· Supports Change Control Activities for Quality Control Group

· Execute monthly glass/ breakable material walkthrough

· Assist Quality Management where needed

PL Developments, 200 Hicks Street, Westbury, NY 11590 QC Label Room Inspector

· Pull labels and inserts as indicated on the work order

· Generate barcode labels for work order as required

· Service the supply window and physically issue labels,inserts etc. for packaging lines; accept printed material returns from the packaging lines

· keep track of labeling inventory

· Maintain reject and destruction binder and update the excel spreadsheet

· Maintain log of printed material distribution

· Prepare NCMRs for rejected material as needed

· Perform any additional tasks assigned by Supervisor or Manager Intervein Laboratories (Ahmedabad, India)

Laboratory Technician September 2010 - March 2022

● Provided test results for chemistry, hematology and microbiology by operating equipment and conducting required routine laboratory tests of biochemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, immunoassays etc.

● Performed hematologic procedures and techniques and examined microbiologic samples.

● Successfully cleared accreditation audit of NABL and CAP

● Maintained quality results by running standards and control, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance procedure

● Organized work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens, checking labeling, logging specimens, arranging reports for delivery.

● Maintained established safety protocol when dealing with specimen and appropriate disposal, and ensured data confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.

● Performed external quality control (EQAS) and other proficiency testing material.

● Involved in documentation as per ISO 15189 and CAP requirements.

● Reviewed data for accuracy, transcribed and reported results.

● Investigated out of range and unexpected results by following established guidelines and performed appropriate action to resolution.

● Participated in proficiency testing of unknowns and internal and external education programs to keep current developments in their field.

Project Management Executive June 2007 - August 2010

● Referred problems and unusual results to appropriate parties and document all corrective action procedures undertaken in the Laboratory.

● Performed clerical and support services as needed, such as answering the telephone, calling STATS and alerting values to the appropriate department.

● Processed specimens for testing within the laboratory and for shipment to reference laboratories.

● Reviewed data for accuracy; transcribed and reported results ensuring confidentiality of results and consent forms.

● Responsible for performing specimen collections, accession, preparing specimens for analysis, routine equipment operation.

Green Cross Voluntary Blood Bank Pathology & RIA Laboratory (Ahmedabad, India) Medical Laboratory Technologist January 2004 - May 2007

● Aerobic, Anaerobic and AFB culture and sensitivity from all samples like Blood, Pus, Urine, All Body Fluids etc.

● Bactec- 9050 for detection of microorganisms from Blood and Sterile Body Fluids and Bactec-460 for detection and differentiation of mycobacterium species from various samples

● Prepared microbiology media section as Nutrient Agar, MacConkey Agar, Blood Agar, Chocolate Agar, TCBS, RCM Media and etc; Check c/s of water, a urine colony count and bacterial growth and identify bacteria.

● Collected blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.

● Performed peripheral blood smear and cell count on blood and body fluids. Set-up and analyzed gram stains/ blood cultures record and resulting test results.

● Performed testing on samples using automated and semi-automated instrumentation.

● Ordered and prepared testing culture media, stains, and reagents; examined slide preparations for the detection of microbial agents.

● Performed microbiological and related biological and biochemical examinations on clinical and environmental specimens for the detection.

● Examined food and water samples for microbial agents; identified microorganisms to the genus and species level. Heer Clinical Laboratory (Surat, India)

Medical Laboratory Technician January 1999 - November 2002

● Perform Phlebotomy of every age of people with softly and kindly.

● Performed highly complex tests on clinical specimens for diagnostic purposes. Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.

● Recorded results on appropriate worksheets and computer systems and performed file maintenance and plots results of control runs.

● Handled serum samples for Biochemistry and Immunology, whole blood for Hematology and co-agulation and urine samples for urine analysis.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Harmony Hospital (Ahmedabad, India)

Volunteer November 2021- May 2022

● Provided emotional support and therapeutic presence to hospital patients during emergency hospital visits. SKILLS

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Languages: English, Native Gujarati, Native Hindi, Conversational Punjabi

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