BANAFSHEH RASSAIAN
Mill Creek,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable laboratory professional skilled in all facets of medical laboratory testing. Familiar with TJC, OSHA, and FDA guidelines. A quality-driven team player with an accuracy-focused and efficient approach, offers ten years of industry expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shoreline Community College Instructor Faculty
Shoreline Community College
08.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject-matter discussions with students.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
Medical laboratory technician, Medical assistant
Swedish Edmond Hospital, Cancer Institute
02.2014 - Current
- Performance conducting/analyzing laboratory assays and resolving complex clinical and instrument
- Problems
- Experienced in the proper use, maintenance, QC and Calibrate of laboratory equipment and
- Accurate, reliable, diligent and focused on the timely, quality completion of all lab procedures
- Work
- Well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environments
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Procedures, medical terminology, OSHA, CPR, first
- Excellent Computer Skills: Lab information system (LIS), Epic, Beaker, Medi-tech, Cerner
- Excellent patient, verbal, and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Control
- Competency Assessment
- Extensive Knowledge of Instrument Maintenance
- Extensive Knowledge of Lab Equipment Operation
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST
ve, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, MILLCREEK EMERGENCY ROOM
08.2021 - Current
SWEDISH EDMONDS HOSPITAL AND SWEDISH EDMONDS CANCER INSTITUTE
01.2014 - Current
- Accessioned patient specimens by placing doctor's orders into computer
- Set up, cleaned and tested sterility of medical laboratory equipment
- Examined cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities
- Conducted chemical analyses of body fluids to detect abnormalities or disease
- Identified abnormal test results to refer to pathology for further review
- Analyzed results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices
- Set up, maintained, calibrated, clean and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment
- Perform laboratory testing and log testing results appropriately, according to established lab protocol
- Make decisions on specimen validity within 20 minutes of receiving each specimen
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair any issues with the equipment used in the laboratory
- Present clients with recollection protocols in the event that a sample is rejected
- Verify that all test results match the specimens that were submitted and also ensure that all tests are marked and organized appropriately
- Daily instrument maintenance and quality control
- Collection and interpretation of data
- Maintenance of accurate records and reporting of data
- Knowledge of critical values
- Knowledge of QC review, Instrument Validation and correlation studies
- Consulted with and advised physicians, nurses, oncologists and others regarding medical applications and test interpretation.
Medical Lab Scientist
Evergreen Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked closely with scientists in small teams to support ongoing clinical projects.
- Determined acceptability of specimens for testing.
- Tested clinical samples according to protocols and reported results within established turnaround time.
- Handled preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT I AND II
SWEDISH EDMOND HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel
- Verifies patient by reading patient identification
- Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks
- Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures
- Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time
- Accessioning
- Collected blood and tissue samples from patients, observed principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample
- Supervised and instructed other technicians and laboratory assistants.
Tenured-Track Instructor
Shoreline Community College
09.2023 - Current
- Teaching MLT 221 and MLT 223 courses.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Lab Scientist
Marshall University
Huntington, WV01.2023
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, WA02.2013
Associate of Science - Medical Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomy
Edmonds Community College
Edmonds, WA03.2012
Skills
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Preparing Solutions
- Quality Control
- Medical Diagnosis
- Microscopic Techniques
- Clinical Lab Settings
- Patient Information
- Sample Preparation and Analysis
- Technical Writing
- New employee training
- Serology Procedures
- Regulatory Standards
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Laboratory Equipment Operations
- Attention to Detail
- Flow Cytometry
- Instrumentation Calibration
- Coagulation Tests
- Analyzing Test Results
Certification
- MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
- MLA - Medical Laboratory Assistant
- ASCP-Medical Laboratory Scientist
- AAB, And AMT- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Licensed Phlebotomist
Timeline
Tenured-Track Instructor
Shoreline Community College
09.2023 - Current
Shoreline Community College Instructor Faculty
Shoreline Community College
08.2023 - Current
MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST
ve, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, MILLCREEK EMERGENCY ROOM
08.2021 - Current
Medical Lab Scientist
Evergreen Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2022
Medical laboratory technician, Medical assistant
Swedish Edmond Hospital, Cancer Institute
02.2014 - Current
SWEDISH EDMONDS HOSPITAL AND SWEDISH EDMONDS CANCER INSTITUTE
01.2014 - Current
CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT I AND II
SWEDISH EDMOND HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Medical Lab Scientist
Marshall University
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Shoreline Community College
Associate of Science - Medical Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomy
Edmonds Community College
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