Puja Bhatt
Mckinney,Texas
Summary
Experienced with laboratory protocols, equipment maintenance, and safety regulations. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of quality assurance to improve lab performance. Strong understanding of team dynamics and training, ensuring optimal workflow and compliance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Supervisor/POC coordinator
Texas health presbyterian Allen TX
Allen, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Supervise daily lab operations and workflow
- Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission and safety regulations
- Review QC, Calibration ,Maintenance, and troubleshooting issues
- Oversees reagent inventory, Expirations, and ordering
- Train, mentor and schedule staff, address performance issues
- Investigate QC failures, incidents, and write CAPS
- Communicate with lab management, pathologists and vendors
- Full time
Chemistry (Alinity /Architect)
Texas health Plano
Plano, TX
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Daily/weekly/Quarterly /monthly maintenance of instrument, Daily QC and calibration, Osmolality, Amnisure
- Hematology: Sysmex (3000) and cellavision CBC and manual diff. retic body fluid and CSF count
- Coagulation (Stago): PT,PTT, D-dimer, Fibrinogen, Heparin assay ,QC and troubleshooting.
- Blood bank (Vision): Type and screen, Antibody ID, Cord blood work up, Manual DAT for adult, Handling of trauma 1 and MTP in emergency situation. Electronic and manual cross match. Preparing blood product for neonatal transfusion, Transfusion reaction work up. Cap competencies.
- Microbiology: Gram stain of CSF and body fluid, Plating for culture (Tissue/bones/ body fluid) MRSA. Daily and weekly maintenance
Medical Lab Scientist/Technologist (Generalist Lab-Full Time)
Methodist Medical Center, Richardson TX
Richardson, TX
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Chemistry (Vitro ortho)- Instrument maintenance,Daily QC and calibration
- Troubleshooting of instrument and QC
- Osmolality, FFN, FLU, Amnisure (SOFIA), STREP A , Covid-19 antigen test by Sofia,Covid-19 Antibody testing by Vitro.
- Coagulation(Stago) -PT, APTT, D-DIMER, Fibrinogen ,Daily Maintenance and QC
- Hematology (Sysmex)and Cellavision)- CBC,retic,body fluid ,Daily maintenance and QC
Medical Lab Scientist/Technologist (Generalist Core Lab-Full Time)
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas TX
Dallas, TX
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Coagulation - PT, aPTT, Fibrinogen, Factor VIII & IX, Lupus Anticoagulant test, Heparin Assay, AT III, Circulating PT, PTT (Instrument Stago A and B)
- PFA Test (PFA-100)
- P2Y12 (VerifyNow) Hemostasis and Platelet mapping (TEG 5000)
- Hematology - CBC(Sysmex XN 9000)
- Sysmex Cellavision (DM96 Instrument) Manual Hematology-Manual Differential and body fluid/CSF cell count
- Manual WBC and Platelet count
- Manual HCT
- Sed Rate(Auto/Manual)
- Urine Eosinophil
- Coagulation - PT, aPTT, Fibrinogen, Factor VIII & IX, Lupus Anticoagulant test, Heparin Assay, AT III, Circulating PT, PTT (Instrument Stago A and B)
- PFA Test (PFA-100)
- P2Y12 (VerifyNow) Hemostasis and Platelet mapping (TEG 5000)
- Hematology - CBC(Sysmex XN 9000)
- Sysmex Cellavision (DM96 Instrument) Manual Hematology-Manual Differential and body fluid/CSF cell count
- Manual WBC and Platelet count
- Manual HCT
- Sed Rate(Auto/Manual)
- Urine Eosinophil
- Chemistry - (Instrument-Architect C16000 AND I2000)
- CLS APS Automation line (Routine Operation and troubleshooting)
- Special Chemistry - Procalcitonin (Minividals)
- A1C testing (Instrument-premier 9210)
- I-Stat (Point of care testing for Troponin, Ionized Calcium, Electrolytes.
- Manual Chemistry - FFN (TLI)
- Osmolality(Urine/Serum), Amniotic fluid detection by Amnisure)
- PH for urine and body fluid (PH Meter)
- Serology - RSV and strep A (QuickVue)
- Rubella and iPTH (Advia Centaur XP)
- Sofia Influenza A and B
- Flu A and B (Cobas Liat)
- Hemoccult Sensa (Occult Blood), HIV Rapid test, Mono Test.
- Urine Analysis - Using Iris, Clinitech (Back-up instrument)
- Microbiology - Wet Preparation and Koh (Manual)
- Assisted Radiologist for Bone marrow collection, preparation and documentation.
- Cap Survey - Completed all CAP tests assigned.
- Performed Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP) for emergency blood requirement
- Daily and as needed maintenance of all laboratory equipment. Calibration and QC of all tests
Medical Lab Scientist /Technologist (Generalist-Full Time)
WhidbeyHealth Medical Center(formerly-Whidbey General Hospital), Coupeville WA
Coupeville, WA
01.2010 - 10.2011
- Primary responsibility of Instrument maintenance (DxC 800, DxI 600, HmX, BC LH 750, Clinitech, PROVUE, ABL 800, ABL 80, ACL Advance, ACL 100) and troubleshooting Quality Control along with any stat testing that was ordered during the shift
- Performed duties in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Banking
- Immunology and limited Microbiology
- CAP specimen analysis
- Specimen – Blood and Body fluids processing and testing
- Phlebotomy on need basis
- Coordinate with reference labs as required
- Generating monthly report for Blood gas processing time
- Weekly QC Review for DxI Chemistry.
Lab Scientific Officer (Full Time)
Prathama Blood Centre, India
India
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Screening of voluntary blood donors (medical history, hemoglobin test, BP)
- Phlebotomy
- Therapeutic phlebotomy of patient
- Apheresis of platelets (Single donor platelets - SDP using Baxter CS3000)
- Attending outdoor blood donation camp
- HIV/HBsAg/HCV/VDRL using Rapid method
- Preparation of CuSo4 solution for hemoglobin screening
- Calibration of instruments of donor area
- Record maintenance using monthly information system (MIS)
- Used to work as Drive manager/coordinator
- Have undergone and observed the procedure in component lab, testing lab and crossmatch lab.
Medical Lab Technician (Blood Bank-Full Time)
Indian Red Cross Society, India
India
09.2004 - 12.2006
- Collection of blood from voluntary blood donors
- Attending outdoor blood donation camps
- Grouping and typing of donor and patient samples by forward and reverse methods
- Major and minor cross matching of donor's blood samples and patient's samples by saline and albumin technique
- VDRL using Rapid method
- Various component preparation from whole human blood using refrigerated. Centrifuge machine and deep freezers
- Inspection and rechecking of blood before issuing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
R.G. Shah Science College
Ahmedabad, India01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
R.G. Shah Science College
Ahmedabad, India01.2003
Skills
- Epic Beaker
- HCLL / Wellsky
- Cerner Millennium
- McKesson LIS
- Word / Excel - for reporting purposes
Accomplishments
Served as an EPIC Super user during new software launch,Supporting go-live activities,troubleshooting workflow issues,and assisting staff with training and system adoption
Participated in new instrument and test method validation for a community health clinic,including linearity and correlation studies.
Certification
- Medical Technologist - American Association of Bioanalyst - MT(AAB)
- Medical Lab Technician- American Society Of Clinical Pathology-MLT(ASCPi)
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Laboratory Supervisor/POC coordinator
Texas health presbyterian Allen TX
02.2024 - Current
Chemistry (Alinity /Architect)
Texas health Plano
11.2021 - 02.2024
Medical Lab Scientist/Technologist (Generalist Lab-Full Time)
Methodist Medical Center, Richardson TX
05.2018 - 09.2021
Medical Lab Scientist/Technologist (Generalist Core Lab-Full Time)
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas TX
11.2015 - 09.2017
Medical Lab Scientist /Technologist (Generalist-Full Time)
WhidbeyHealth Medical Center(formerly-Whidbey General Hospital), Coupeville WA
01.2010 - 10.2011
Lab Scientific Officer (Full Time)
Prathama Blood Centre, India
01.2007 - 12.2007
Medical Lab Technician (Blood Bank-Full Time)
Indian Red Cross Society, India
09.2004 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
R.G. Shah Science College
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
R.G. Shah Science College
Worked as a volunteer for Indian res cross
After graduation volunteered at the Red cross blood bank,Assisting with donor services,Specimen handling,and blood bank operations.