Hirni Patel

• Performed routine maintenance, calibration, and quality control of laboratory equipment and reagents, ensuring optimal functionality and adherence to regulatory standards
• Maintained accurate records of daily maintenance, quality control activities, and patient records
• Executed a variety of laboratory tests on blood, urine, and other bodily fluids with precision, ensuring reliable and timely results
• Conducted molecular PCR analysis and extractions for quantitative detection of DNA and RNA markers, supporting diagnostic and research purposes
• Reviewed and analyzed test results with scientific rigor, ensuring accuracy and reliability before releasing reports to medical staff.

Instruments Operated: Therma Fischer Scientific Quant Studio 7 Pro Dx Real-Time PCR instrument, Bio-Rad D10 (CBC), Sysmex CA-600 (PT/PTT/INR), Waived point of care testing (includes Pylori, RPR, ANA, RA factor, fecal Occult blood, IgG, IgM, BNP)

• Lead and trained laboratory professionals in instrument operation, lab software upgrades, and adherence to lab standards and regulations, enhancing Quality Assurance and achieving high standards in laboratory testing
• Served as a technical expert in lab testing and instrumentation, including validation of test assays
• Proficiently integrated instrument interfaces with Laboratory
• Information Systems (LIS), including Cerner, Soft Lab, and Remisol, streamlining lab workflows and data management
• Detail-oriented medical laboratory technician with comprehensive experience in microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, and hematology departments.

• Instruments Operated: Beckman Coulter Power Express, AU5800 for Chemistry Testing, Architect i2000 Infectious Disease tests, DXI 800 Endocrinology tests, Medline 120 Mini urine analyzer, Urine analysis Chemistry Aution 1050 and Beckman Coulter iQ200 (Microscope), Osmometer, Pathfast, Bio-Rad 800, Beckman Coulter Micro Scan autoScan4.