Farhiya Mohamed
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
13 Years in Clinical Laboratory from generalist to bone marrow collection and flow Cytometry experience. Contract work as well. Exceptional professional implementing effective solutions daily and patient care needs. Skilled in all facets of laboratory testing. Familiar with CAP guidelines, OSHA and CLIA. Truly enjoy patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Hennepin County Medical Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
- I worked in as a generalist overnights and in the emergency room Lab in a level I trauma center.
- Sysmex XN-9100, SP-50 Stainer, CF70 Cellavision. ALIFax, ACL Top 750, Midas III-plus, Iris diagnostic Division, ArKray and Iris plus. POCT Liat and ABL for blood gas analysis.
- LIS EPIC, Cerner, HemoHub, and Instrument manager (DI) for Roche.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by implementing standardized testing procedures and protocols.
- Increased patient satisfaction through timely and accurate diagnostic results.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a well-organized and efficient work environment.
- Reduced errors in test results by implementing rigorous quality control measures.
Medical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist
River's Edge Hospital
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical during the night shift.
- Worked in Blood bank, Microbiology, Hematology, urinalysis, phlebotomy.
- Operated ACLTop 300, Sysmex 550, Siemens Cliniteck, ID NOW by abbott, Vitros 5600 by Ortho Clinical diagnostic, Bactec 9050, and Cepheid.
Medical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist
North Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures during the night shit including maintenance.
- Worked in Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Urinalysis.
- Operated Atellica with Automation line and ADM, Sysmex XN300, SP10 slide maker, CS5100, CS2500, ABL blood gas, Cepheid for Covid testing and MRSA, Cdifferential.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
M Health Fairview Health
07.2013 - 03.2022
- Specialized in Hematopathology department MLS II
- Stain CD34 enumeration testing and reporting absolute CD34 values
- Working with BMT and Cell therapy
- Trained new employees
- Onboard students transitioning from MLT to MLS
- Placed iCares for process improvement an
- Performed QC with new antibodies and trouble shoot
- Assisted pathologists gate cases to help with TAT
- Performed CAP check list
- Follow up with pathologist and fellows regarding triaging
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Operated cantos II, maintaining strict adherence to prescribed safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Conducted leukemia lymphoma, CD34, cell therapy and T-helper tests regularly.
- Gathered and evaluated quality assurance data to identify issues and improve process efficiency.
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Examined blood samples to identify disorders such as leukemia lymphoma, and HIV testing
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Maple Grove Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Carefully handled and disposed of biological hazardous materials following strict safety procedures to avoid contamination.
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Conducted root cause analysis to enhance quality and laboratory processes.
Medial Laboratory Scientist
Altru Health Systems
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Tested specimens of all body fluids
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Bone marrow and blood collection
- Bone marrow processing and differentials
- Coagulation and urinalysis
- Send outs
- Wright stain bone marrow manually
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, NDQUALIFED FOR TRAINING) Member of American Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientists ASCP Certified - Career Goal: Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist With Emphasis, Hematology/Pathology
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2010
Associate of Arts - Chemistry
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN2006
Skills
- Phlebotomy of all ages
- Generalist Lab tech
- MLS II in Hematology and flow cytometry
- Expert in maintenance with analyzers
- Gating Cell differentiation markers using Kaluza
- Leukemia, lymphoma and T-helper testing
- CD34 enumeration testing
- Bone marrow collection and processing
- Wright stain preparation
- Validation of new panels ( Mast cell, Fetal hemoglobin)
- Generating staff schedule using Staffready
- Weekly inventory of all antibodies and reagents
- Participated monthly in customer service committee
- Led Huddle and inter-department safety call
- Resolve billing issues
- Troubleshoot department reagents and adjusted reorder point
- Attention to detail
- Performed cell therapy panels
- Cantos II analyzer operation
Certification
- MLS - Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP certified
- MLS License state ND
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Hennepin County Medical Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Medical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist
River's Edge Hospital
02.2023 - 11.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist
North Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist
M Health Fairview Health
07.2013 - 03.2022
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Maple Grove Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2013
Medial Laboratory Scientist
Altru Health Systems
06.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
University of North Dakota
QUALIFED FOR TRAINING) Member of American Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientists ASCP Certified - Career Goal: Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Generalist With Emphasis, Hematology/Pathology
University of North Dakota
Associate of Arts - Chemistry
Normandale Community College
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