Fatema Razzak
Jefferson Abington Hospital
Lansdale,PA
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented laboratory professional experienced in clinical operations and diagnostics. Executes complex laboratory tests, maintains equipment, and ensures accurate test results. Strong collaborator, skilled in managing multiple priorities and adapting to evolving environments while committed to continuous learning.
Work History
Medical Technologist in Microbiology, M(ASCP)
2 Years 3 Months- Analyze test results, interpret findings for diagnosis, and prepare reports for healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient disease progression, diagnosis, treatment efficacy, and environmental contamination to support clinical decision-making.
- Assist in monitoring patient disease, diagnosis, treatment, and environmental contamination.
- Operated laboratory equipment including microscopes, analyzers, MALDI-TOF, BD Phoenix M50, and BD Bactec, and performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Operate laboratory equipment and internments such as microscopes, analyzers, MALDI-TOF, BD Phoenix M50, and BD Bactec, and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
- Validated new testing methods, antibiotics, and procedures to ensure compliance with CAP and laboratory standards.
- Adhered to regulations for specimen processing, quality control, and laboratory safety to maintain operational integrity.
Specimen Accessioner
9 Months- Introduced and prepared biological specimens for laboratory processing, testing, and storage, ensuring accuracy.
- Met production metrics and quality measures, contributing to timely and accurate laboratory results.
- Managed the safe handling and disposal of medical and chemical waste in compliance with health regulations.
- Utilized automated instrumentation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in laboratory testing processes.
MedSurg/Covid Unit Clinical Administrative Quality Associate
3 Years 1 Month- Provided direct patient care including taking vitals, performing covid testing, bathing, changing, walking, and feeding patients to ensure comfort and health.
- Provided support services to enhance patient comfort and care. and assistance such as patient transport and laboratory run.
- Provide direct patient care such as taking vitals, performing covid testing for patients, bathing, changing patients, walking patients, and feeding patients.
- Coordinated all administrative requirements for Medsurg floor, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with healthcare standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Microbiology
Skills
Laboratory quality control
Equipment calibration
New tests and procedure validation
Microbial testing techniques
PCR techniques
Specimen processing
BSL compliance
Troubleshooting techniques
Detail orientation
Strong teamwork and communication
Certification
American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification in Microbiology, M(ASCP)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Temple Infant and Child Lab Research Intern/ Dr. Nora S Newcombe’s Episodic Memory Research, September 2016 to December 2016
- Aided in recruitment and conducted studies with children of ages four and six in the research lab and in schools.
- Coded and analyzed data results.
Timeline
Medical Technologist in Microbiology, M(ASCP)
Jefferson Abington Hospital
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
Specimen Accessioner
Labcorp
07.2023 - 04.2024Read More
MedSurg/Covid Unit Clinical Administrative Quality Associate
Abington Lansdale Hospital
10.2018 - 11.2021Read More
Thomas Jefferson University, College of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Graduate Certificate from Clinical Microbiology
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Temple University, College of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science from Biology, Psychology
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