SHRIMATTIE POONGAVANUM
OZONE PARK,NY
Summary
Medical technologist and QA specialist with experience supporting testing accuracy, compliance reviews, and quality inspections across multiple labs. Brings hands-on lab testing skills, internal auditing, trend review, and validation work to support dependable operations, process improvements, and clear reporting to management.
Overview
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1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
Antech Diagnostics - Veterinary Reference STAT Laboratory
Lake Success,NY, NY
12.2016 - 02.2021
- Interpreted and evaluated test results against established criteria to determine compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Reviewed inspection data for trends and suggested process improvements.
- Monitored adherence to QA procedures, notifying personnel of non-compliance to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Verified accuracy of product documentation such as labels, instructions and warnings.
- Prepared detailed reports on quality inspection results to inform management decisions.
- Developed training materials on quality assurance topics to enhance team knowledge and compliance.
- Performed regular internal audits to identify nonconforming issues.
- Conducted inspections across multiple labs to ensure compliance with standards. on over 30 labs located in the US and Canada.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC HOSPITAL
GEORGETOWN
10.2010 - 08.2015
- Hematology
- Biochemistry
- Urology
- Immunology
- Quality Assurance
- Executed hematological tests, including red and white blood cell counts, sickle cell tests, and hemoglobin estimations, ensuring accuracy for clinical decision-making.
- Performed manual and automated processing of hematology samples in laboratory settings.
- Prepared specimens for analysis, establishing priorities in testing.
- Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy for issuance to doctors/ patients.
- Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results.
- Created worksheets and logged samples correctly into the computerized tracking system.
- Processed clinical specimens from lymph nodes, spleen, and peripheral blood for laboratory testing, contributing to accurate diagnostics.
- Analyzed data to create and organize graphs, charts, and documents for presentations.
Education
Biochemistry Class - Biochemistry
YORK COLLEGE
Jamaica, NY01-2019
Bachelor of Science - MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA
TURKEYNE, EAST COAST DEMERARA, GUYANA01-2010
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Quality control methods
- Regulatory compliance
- Process validation
- Quality management systems
- Lab testing
- Data integrity management
- Process improvement techniques
- Lab equipment maintenance
- High workload management
- Time management
- Analytical skills
- Problem resolution
- Detail-oriented
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Practical judgment
Certification
- Operators Training on Chemwell Analyzers (October 2010 GPHC)., High Quality Customer Service Workshop (August 2011 GPHC)., Laboratory Safety Requirements Workshop (April 2012 Guyana National Bureau of Standards)., Operator training on the ACT 5 DIFF AL. (July 2013 Scientific Supplies & Technology Int'l INC., Operators Training on; ISTAT, ET MAX 3000, IMMULITE, EASYLYTE, and Delphyn Software. Simens training on the Advia. knowledge on the Beckman Coulters, Atlas, Stago and other laboratory instruments.
- Currently awaiting date to write NYC State Examination For Clinical Technologist.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
Antech Diagnostics - Veterinary Reference STAT Laboratory
12.2016 - 02.2021
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC HOSPITAL
10.2010 - 08.2015
Biochemistry Class - Biochemistry
YORK COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA