Falguni Sheth Karathia
College Park,MD
Summary
Proven achiever with experience at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, adept in clinical pathology and blood bank techniques. Demonstrated ability to enhance team efficiency and apply rigorous research methodologies, achieving significant advancements in thermal energy storage. Skilled in multitasking, organization, and fostering teamwork, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer / Intern at Medical Staff Office
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Completed trainings including HIPPA privacy and other required hospital safety trainings.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within healthcare administration industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Gained staff leaders appreciation time to time.
Pathology Laboratory & Blood Bank Assistant
Shraddhadeep Pathology Laboratory & Blood Bank
04.2005 - 07.2007
- Multitasking duties including maintaining electronic medical record of patients and donors, venipuncture blood and other bodily fluid collections, blood tests and preparation of final lab report.
- Adhered to policies, accuracy, procedures and regulatory requirements while validating patient's and donor's credentials for admission, specimen collection and labeling, and handing over final reports.
- Phlebotomy and blood tests: performed venipuncture blood collection (more than 70 patients and donors daily), blood counts, blood grouping, separation of blood components, sterilization of blood drawing instruments, accurately labeling of specimen, slide preparation for microscopic analysis (blood, urine & semen), and Petri dish culture preparation for bacterial response.
- Utilized vacuum tube, syringe and venipuncture butterfly methods to draw blood from veins as well as capillaries through dermal puncture.
- Blood Bank: Examined the fitness of 300+ donors through screening, interviewing and collecting medical history. Maintained donor register with accuracy while validating donor's admission, blood collection and donor blood screening tests. Maintained compliance with all safety regulations in labeling and storing specimens.
- Actively participated in a few blood donation camps and vital blood test camps (CBC, Urine and Stool tests).
- Delivered high-quality support and satisfaction to patient's and donor's during their visits including assistance to disabled patients.
- Customer service skills: Maintained friendly and professional patient interactions while addressing patient queries while adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines. Timely communication with hospitals, doctor's offices and donors for emergency blood requirements.
Research Fellow
GREA, Universidad De Lleida
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Designed optimal experimental plans and carried out complex laboratory experiments to assess effectiveness of Phase Change Materials for the Thermal Energy Storage applications. Enhanced research quality by implementing rigorous methodologies and data analysis techniques.
- Improved laboratory safety by regularly reviewing procedures, updating guidelines, and training fellow students on best practices.
- Performed scientific research on multiple projects and conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify knowledge gaps and for studying effects of climate change on everyday life.
- Maintained highest standards and confidentiality of scientific data for the further analysis and scientific publication. Edited papers for submission to prestigious conference committee and journal.
- Authored professional scientific paper for publishing in peer-reviewed journal - 'Camila Bareneche, Antoni Gil, Falguni Sheth, A. Ines Fernadez, Luisa F. Cabeza, Solar “Effect of D – Mannitol polymorphism in its thermal energy storage capacity when it is used as PCM”, Energy 94 (2013) 344 – 351."'
- And publication of scientific paper in an international conference along with poster presentation - "Selma Yilmaz, Falguni Sheth Karathia, Ingrid Martorell, Halime O. Poksoy, Luisa F. Cabeza “Salt – water solutions as PCM for cooling applications”, at “International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings”, Eurosun 2010,Graz, Austria, September 28th – October 1st 2010".
- Participated in interdisciplinary research collaboration with external organization research professionals from diverse backgrounds to advance research and gain deeper understanding of topics through participation in conferences, workshop, and trainings.
- Facilitated strong communication among team members through regular meetings, progress reports, and open channels of dialogue.
Education
Master of Science - Science
Universidad De Lleida
Lleida, Spain10.2011
Post Graduation Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technology
Vivekanad College of Medical Laboratory Technology
Ahmedabad, India07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, India06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, India06.2001
Skills
- Clinical pathology and blood bank techniques
- Venipuncture blood collection
- Laboratory safety measures
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quick Learner & Problem-Solving
- Computer Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible Schedule
- Research and analysis
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Volunteer / Intern at Medical Staff Office
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Research Fellow
GREA, Universidad De Lleida
08.2009 - 07.2011
Pathology Laboratory & Blood Bank Assistant
Shraddhadeep Pathology Laboratory & Blood Bank
04.2005 - 07.2007
Master of Science - Science
Universidad De Lleida
Post Graduation Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technology
Vivekanad College of Medical Laboratory Technology
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Gujarat University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Gujarat University
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