Naina Hayat

• Working as a core Laboratory Scientist in Hematology, Chemistry and Blood Bank.

• Performed routine hematology tests, such as differential white blood cell counts and hemoglobin measurements, using automated analyzers.

• Identified various cell types and morphologies under microscope.

• Conducted microscopic analyses of blood, urine, and tissue samples, identifying abnormal cells or indicators of disease.

• Engaged in the troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems with laboratory equipment and assays.

• Calibrated and performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.

• Operated complex laboratory equipment including microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, chromatographs, and cell counters.

• Troubleshoot instrument malfunctions and conducted preventive maintenance activities as needed.
• Analyzed test results, identified discrepancies and reported findings to physicians or other healthcare providers.
• Maintained physical lab equipment, detecting malfunctions and troubleshooting to ensure optimum service.
• Calibrated instruments according to manufacturer specifications.
  Verified report accuracy by assessing statistics, specimen identification, and critical values.

• Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
• Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
• Prepared prescription labels, promoting accuracy in medication administration and dosing.
• Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.

• Over the course of one year, interned in four different departments: Blood bank, Hematology, Chemistry and Microbiology.
• Performed blood group and rh type (ABO/RH) and antibody identification by using reagents, tubes, centrifuge to read and interpret results and then enter the results into the computer.
• Checked blood compatibility using crossmatching, antigen typing and antibody identification.
• Maintained and calibrated lab instruments and equipment to streamline use.
• Performed and documented preventive maintenance and quality control practices, noting best corrective action to remediate issues.
• Contributed to lab team and individual competency assessment toward maintaining efficiency in environment.
• Used microscope to examine cells stained with dye to identify anomalies.

• Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
• Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
• Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
• Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
• Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.