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Rashmika Patel

New Paltz

Summary

A highly talented Clinical Laboratory Technologist with Management experience in performing complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests, working within the scope of Laboratory policies and procedures, contributing to positive outcomes and meeting the vision and cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior and laboratory expertise; identifying opportunities for and contributing to the improvement of quality, safety and cost, as well as patient, customer, and employee satisfaction. Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HEMATOLOGY SUPERVISOR

BIOREFERENCE LABORATORIES (Health Alliance Hospital)
03.2023 - Current
  • Oversees Hematology/Coagulation and Urinalysis Department as Supervisor
  • Instrument: Sysmex XN-2000, Alcor MINI iSED, ACL TOP-350, Siemens Clinitek Novus, Manual test:FDP, Manual Body Fluid count, Body Fluid Crystal

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

VASSAR BROTHER MEDICAL CENTER
11.2019 - Current
  • Work in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis and Coagulation department as a Generalist
  • Computer operating system using is CERNER.I have experienced of using following instruments during this job
  • Hematology using Beckman DXH 600
  • Also perform manual differential if needed
  • Perform cell count manually for CSF and other body fluid and do crystal identification on body fluid
  • Perform manual method for ESR
  • Also perform Parasite screen by wright stain
  • General Chemistry using Beckman Coulter DXC800 and DXi 800, For Immunoassay using Siemen Centar
  • Osmometry using Advance Micro Osmometer Model 3300
  • For A1C Using Premier
  • Coagulation study using ACL Elite ProPlatelet reactivity test (P2y12 AND Aspirin) using Accu metrics
  • Perform urine analysis using Siemen Atlas
  • In Serology, perform Influenza, Rapid Strep, Mono test, Rapid HIV, Occult Blood
  • As a Technologist, I have performed maintenance on most of all instruments
  • Perform quality control
  • Also, troubleshoot machine if needed
  • Refer Problems and unusual result to appropriate parties and documented in the laboratory
  • Participate in performing proficiency testing of unknowns and take part in internal external continuing education programs to keep up with current development of field.

HEMATOLOGY SUPERVISOR

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS (MONTEFIORE NYACK HOSPITAL)
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Oversees Hematology/Coagulation and Urinalysis Department as Supervisor
  • Instrument: Sysmex XE 5000, XT 2000i, Sysmex XN-450 Alcor iSED, SQA-V for Semen Analysis, Sysmex CS-2500, Siemens Clinitek Novus, Clinitek Advantus
  • Manual test: Mono, Urine Eosinophil, FFN, Manual Body Fluid count, Body Fluid Crystal

Laboratory Quality Improvement Coordinator

Crystal Run Healthcare
02.2018 - 07.2019
  • Oversees Quality Control for 5 STAT Lab and one Central Lab
  • I have experience of helping in Validation of multiple instrument (e.g
  • Sciex 4500 (LC/MS), B D Max, Tosoh G8, PCR, Drug test on Beckman AU5800, Strek for ESR, Clinitek Status)
  • Make reports for Precision, Linearity and Method comparison
  • Perform Linearity and correlation of all instruments every six months
  • Develop IQCP, perform quality assessment annually for all STAT Lab and Central Lab
  • Submit peer data to Bio-Rad, and review report every month for all six labs
  • Submit State report for GC/CT
  • Help Lab Director in implementation of new procedure
  • Also help in revised policies if needed and review policy every two year
  • Keep record of TAT for CMP, CBC and PT INR for all STAT Lab
  • Check Critical result and Amended result report for all 6 Lab
  • If proper documentation not done follow up with staff
  • Place Standing order as per need and Validate all new Quality control product before use
  • Keep record of Reagent Management for supplies come in Central Lab
  • Perform Medical Technologist duty as needed
  • Specially help in startup process of Central Lab
  • Know operation and Maintenance of Beckman AU 5800, Beckman Dxi 600, DiaSorin, Tosoh G8, Stago compact Max, BD Max, Sciex 4500, Sysmex XN 9000
  • Daily help Tech in reviewing result for Sciex 4500 for Quantitation of drug Screen
  • In absence of Any STAT Lab Supervisor order, perform and submit Proficiency testing to CAP
  • When report come make QA report on each Proficiency testing
  • Take part in Value base Committee
  • Order supplies for Central Lab.

Medical Technologist

Mid Hudson Regional Hospital of West Chester Medical Center
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Work in all department as a Generalist
  • Computer operating system using is MEDITECH I have experienced of using following instruments during this job Hematology using SYSMEX XE-2100
  • Also perform manual differential if needed
  • Perform cell count manually for CSF and other body fluid and do crystal identification on body fluid
  • Perform manual method for ESR
  • Also perform Parasite screen by wright stain
  • General Chemistry using Vitros 5000, For Procalcitonin using Minividas, Osmometry using Advance Micro Osmometer Model 3300.Coagulation study using ACL Elite Pro
  • D-dimer and BNP using Biosite Platelet reactivity test (P2y12 AND Aspirin) using Accu metrics
  • Doing limited Microbiology by setting up cultures and Perform Gram Stain on Blood Culture and CSF
  • In Serology perform Influenza, Rapid Strep, Mono test, Rapid HIV, Occult Blood Urine analysis using Roche Cobas u 411
  • Also perform microscopic examination if needed
  • Blood Bank perform ABO/Rh with tube method and Antibody screen with Gel method
  • Do work up for Antibody panel if screen is Positive
  • Crossmatch packed cells for Patient according to their Antibody screen result
  • Also set up FFP, Cryo and Platelet for patient
  • I have experienced working on MTP and Emergency release
  • Also, work up for transfusion reaction
  • As a night Technologist, I have done maintenance on most of all instruments
  • Perform quality control
  • Also troubleshoot machine if needed
  • Refer Problems and unusual result to appropriate parties and documented in the laboratory
  • Participate in performing proficiency testing of unknowns and take part in internal external continuing education programs to keep up with current development of field.

Medical Technologist

GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
02.2013 - 08.2015
  • Worked in all department as a Generalist
  • I used CERNER as computer system
  • Do phlebotomy if needed
  • IN Chemistry I used following Instruments: Special chemistry - SIEMENS ADEVIA CENTAUR XP (IMMUNOASSAY SYSTEM), General chemistry - ROCHE HITACH COBAS 6000, Blood gas- GEM PREMIER 4000, PCT- MINIVIDAS, OSMOLALITY –OSMOMETER MODEL 3320, FFN- FFN ADEZA
  • In Hematology Instrument I Used: SYSMEX XE-5000 and SYSMEX XS-1000iRun blood samples and body fluid through the machine and perform manual differential if needed
  • For Coagulation Study I used DESTINY MAX
  • Also performed other test like FDP AND HEP 4 by using serological method
  • Urine analysis: I used ANTION MAX AX-4280
  • For automated urine microscopic, I used IRIS IQ-200
  • Also, perform manual urine microscopic if needed
  • Blood Bank: Do ABO/RH SCREENING by tube method and ANTIBODY SCREEN BY GEL METHOD
  • On positive antibody performed panel work and identify antibody
  • Cross match red blood cells according to antibody screen result
  • Also set up FFP, CRYO AND PLATELET for patient
  • Also, worked up on Transfusion reaction and emergency release of blood
  • Microbiology: Set up all cultures according to specimen
  • Read gram stain for body fluids and other STAT
  • Set up blood culture by using BACTEC FX
  • Performed workup for positive blood cultures
  • Also performed PCR test for MRSA, C DIFF and GC/CHLYMADIA by using CEPHEID GENE-XP GX-XVI
  • Performed all serological test such as HCG, MONO, RSS, INFLUENZA, RSV, CRYPTO/GIARDIA, ROTOVIRUS, and OCCULT BLOOD
  • Performed routine quality control and maintenance of all equipment
  • Troubleshoot machines if needed
  • Referred problems and unusual results to appropriate parties and documented all corrective action procedures undertaken in the laboratory
  • Participated in proficiency testing of unknowns and internal and external, continuing education programs to keep current of developments in their field.

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
03.2012 - 01.2013
  • Worked in all department as a Generalist
  • Performed phlebotomy to collect the samples
  • Ordered test if needed
  • Also collected other specimens, analyzed those using strict guidelines, and relayed the results to clients in timely manners
  • Performed biochemistry test using SIEMENS DADE DIMENSION XPAND
  • Performed hematology test by SYSMEX 2000xi and verified result with scanning the slide if needed
  • Also performed ESR by using Streak
  • Do coagulation study by using SYSMAX CA-500In Blood bank performed ABO/Rh typing, antibody screen and cross match by using gel cards
  • Performed all serological test such as HIV, HCG, Influenza, Strep A, Drug screen, RSV, D-dimer
  • Performed urine analysis using clinistick and microscopic examination of urine if needed
  • Did identification and sensitivity on various sample using biomerioux Vitek 2 compact
  • Also use bactAlert 2D for blood culture
  • Did drug screen collection for federal drug screening
  • Performed routine quality control and maintenance of all equipment
  • Troubleshoot machines if needed
  • Referred problems and unusual results to appropriate parties and document all corrective action procedures undertaken in the laboratory
  • Participated in proficiency testing of unknowns and internal and external, continuing education programs to keep current of developments in their field.

Education

Diploma in Medical Technology -

South Gujarat University
Surat, Gujarat
01.2003

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology -

South Gujarat University
Surat, Gujarat
01.2002

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Staff Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Development
  • Staff Discipline
  • Processes and procedures
  • Operations Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Process Monitoring and Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Expectation setting
  • [Software] experience
  • Financial Management
  • Logistics Coordination

Certification

  • New York State License as Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • MLS (ASCP)
  • MT (ASCPi)

Summary Of Ability

9 years of experience as Medical Technologist (Generalist) and More than 4 years of experience In Management as Quality Coordinator and Supervisor. Ability to manage multiple sites. Excellent Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements for New York state and CAP Inspection. Very good skills of managing staff over 50 people. Excellent at communication between staff and other department management teams. Always offer extra help when department needed. Proficiency at observing safety precautions and handling of infectious specimens; remembering principles involved in biochemical reactions; and understanding laboratory procedures. Superb analytical ability and judgment to relate test results to normal or pathological states, to resolve technical equipment problems, and interpret quality control data. Ability to prepare and record accurate laboratory reports. Excellent ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact courteously and effectively with co-workers and other outside contacts. Enviable neat and orderly work habits. Ability to pay careful attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols. Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations. Great knowledge of regulatory agencies requirement and chemical, biological, and mathematical principles, of laboratory instrumentation, method principles and techniques.

References

Degree evaluation, professional certificate and references are available upon request.

Timeline

HEMATOLOGY SUPERVISOR

BIOREFERENCE LABORATORIES (Health Alliance Hospital)
03.2023 - Current

HEMATOLOGY SUPERVISOR

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS (MONTEFIORE NYACK HOSPITAL)
03.2021 - 03.2023

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

VASSAR BROTHER MEDICAL CENTER
11.2019 - Current

Laboratory Quality Improvement Coordinator

Crystal Run Healthcare
02.2018 - 07.2019

Medical Technologist

Mid Hudson Regional Hospital of West Chester Medical Center
02.2016 - 02.2018

Medical Technologist

GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
02.2013 - 08.2015

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
03.2012 - 01.2013

Diploma in Medical Technology -

South Gujarat University

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology -

South Gujarat University

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