SHAID M. HANIF
Selden,NY
Summary
Highly proficient Medical Technologist with 26 years of experience and strong expertise in Blood Banking, seeking to ensure efficiency and accuracy at a higher level at NYU Langone. Highly experienced in using laboratory equipment to perform sample analysis and operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure minimum downtime and rapid turnaround time. Expert Clinical Technologist with 26 years of experience in preparation for and execution of medical laboratory tests. Manages supply inventory and operated machinery and medical equipment to administer and analyze diagnostic tests and treatments. Caring for patients with precision.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Technologist II
Stony Brook University Blood Bank
Stony Brook, NY
01.2004 - Current
- Testing for blood groups antigens, compatibility, and antibody identification
- Investigating abnormalities such as hemolytic diseases of the newborn, hemolytic anemias, and adverse transfusion reaction
- Performing antibody titration for obstetrics and kidney transplant patients
- Performance of acid elution in determining the reason/s for positive DAT's or in the identification of alloantibodies or autoantibodies
- Supporting physicians in transfusion therapy for patients with coagulopathies
- Performs Quality Control and inventory check of reagents and equipment as required according to the standard operating procedures
- Reviews “critical” level results and notifies patient's doctor of same. Maintain proper documentation of action
- Provided training and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Kept abreast of industry advancements through regular participation in continuing education programs and relevant conferences.
- Troubleshoot complex equipment issues, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent performance of laboratory instruments.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
Lead Clinical Lab Technologist
St. Catherine's of Sienna
Smithtown, NY
07.2002 - 01.2007
- Perform specimen processing and diagnostic testing in hematology and coagulation studies which includes slides preparation and staining
- Perform CBCs with manual differential. Manual cell counting using the hemocytometer and manual reticulocytes counting using stain slides
- Manual and automated method for urinalysis and body fluid count
- Microbiology plating and setups
- Performance of routine and stat priority chemistry profiles for all in-house and emergency patients
- Making STAT phlebotomy rounds for NICU and ICU patients
- Streamlined laboratory processes by optimizing workflows and reducing turnaround times for critical test results
- Maintained high-quality standards by adhering to strict safety and cleanliness protocols within the lab environment.
Clinical Lab Technologist
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
Manhattan, NY
09.2000 - 01.2002
- Type and screen, antibody workup which includes, DAT profiles, if necessary, on all pre-surgical, outpatient, emergency, and in-house patients
- Antigen screening of immunized patients and donor units to find compatible blood for compatible crossmatching
- The performances of warm and cold adsorption, fetal screening of Rh-negative obstetrics patients, The Kleihauer-Betke test, and Fetomaternal hemorrhage calculation
- Blood products preparation for transfusion (fresh frozen plasma, cryoprecipitate, platelets, and whole blood)
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining thorough documentation of all laboratory procedures and results.
- Kept abreast of industry advancements through regular participation in continuing education programs and relevant conferences.
- Implemented a more streamlined sample processing system that reduced errors while increasing overall productivity.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to discuss lab findings and treatment options.
- Analyzed test results, ensuring accuracy and reliability of findings.
Education
Specialist - Blood Banking
University Medical Center New Orleans
New Orleans, LA09-2024
MS - Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY12-2019
BS - Medical Technology
York College
Jamaica, NY06-2000
Skills
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Lab equipment and instruments
- Maintenance, calibration, and quality control
- Excellent phlebotomy techniques
- Employs and maintains excellent clinical laboratory practices
- Work well with my peers
- Sharp critical thinker
- Work well under pressure in high-volume work environments
Affiliations
- American Society For Clinical Pathology since 2000
- Essentials of Transfusion Medicine Webinar Series (NYBCe)
- AABB On-Demand eCast
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Technologist II
Stony Brook University Blood Bank
01.2004 - Current
Lead Clinical Lab Technologist
St. Catherine's of Sienna
07.2002 - 01.2007
Clinical Lab Technologist
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
09.2000 - 01.2002
MS - Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
Stony Brook University
BS - Medical Technology
York College
Specialist - Blood Banking
University Medical Center New Orleans