SWATI HALDAR
Baton Rouge,Louisiana
Summary
Medical laboratory professional supporting physicians with accurate diagnostic testing through strong laboratory safety and quality control. Skilled in specimen processing, bodily fluid analysis, and data review to support timely diagnosis. Proven ability to maintain laboratory equipment, manage inventory, and implement testing procedure improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Lab Specialist
Baton Rouge General Hospital
03.2025 - 08.2026
- Contracted to Baton Rouge Cardiology Center
- Verified patient identity and requisitions before collection to support accurate testing.
- Followed infection-control, safety, and sharps-handling practices during phlebotomy.
- Performs venipuncture or skin puncture, prepares samples for testing (centrifugation, send-outs, etc.), and delivers specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood and clinical specimens using established procedures.
- Documented collections and collaborated with nurses and lab staff to resolve specimen concerns, ensuring accurate testing.
- Clarified test orders with providers to ensure understanding and accuracy in specimen collection.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of phlebotomy principles, specimen integrity, anticoagulants, and blood components.
- Practices proper safety procedures, including aseptic technique, OSHA compliance, and biohazard handling.
- Performed specimen collection and processing, including blood draws and centrifugation, according to established protocols.
Event Manager
ISKCON Baton Rouge
07.2019 - 09.2026
- Increased audience satisfaction by organizing events meticulously and selecting impactful guest speakers
- Fostered long-term partnerships with key stakeholders to enable future collaborations
- Enhanced team collaboration through effective task delegation
Research Data Collector
Ecology Research Lab Of Dr. Kandlikar At LSU
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed database of 50+ native Louisiana plant species, detailing traits to identify suitable seeds for future experiments
- Collected data on native Louisiana plant seeds from nurseries in Baton Rouge and Texas
- Collected field data for LSU ecology research plots and transects.
- Recorded species observations using lab protocols and standardized datasheets.
- Measured environmental variables during Dr. Kandlikar lab studies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA08-2024
Skills
- Venipuncture techniques
- INR Finger sticks
- Specimen handling
- Centrifuge operation
- Accessioning
- Patient identification
- Infection control
- Safety protocols
- OSHA compliance
- HIPAA compliance
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Communication
Accomplishments
- Bhakti Yoga Club President
- Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, LA
- 2020-01 - 2023-12
Certification
NHA Phlebotomy Technician Certification, 2024-01-11
Interests
Mantra meditation, Plants and nature travels, Reading non-fiction novels, Story writing
Timeline
Clinical Lab Specialist
Baton Rouge General Hospital
03.2025 - 08.2026
Research Data Collector
Ecology Research Lab Of Dr. Kandlikar At LSU
07.2023 - 11.2023
Event Manager
ISKCON Baton Rouge
07.2019 - 09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Louisiana State University
COURSE
Phlebotomist Training Specialist - Clinical
TOPS Excellence Award
Louisiana State University, 2019