Tarush Garg
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Conscientious, project focused professional inducted into prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society with 3+ years of molecular research lab experience, 3+ years of clinical outpatient relations experience and 2+ years of instructional staff experience. Experienced biologist able to perform accurate research while complying with laboratory safety protocol and standards. Outstanding data management and report development skills contributing to fundamental research efforts. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with accomplished problem-solving abilities and didactic awareness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Scribe
PhxScribes
05.2019 - Current
- Worked as a medical scribe for PhxScribes assigned to a cardiovascular clinic and required to undergo extensive training in the intricacies of cardiovascular specialty in order to write patient medical records.
- Accompanied physicians throughout the day in fast-paced, stressful environments, and broke down large amounts of medical information into concise, easy to understand fragments to record diagnosis/prescriptions accurately and succinctly.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results and other details directly into charts and also recorded patient information such as diagnosis, treatments and prescriptions.
- Transcribed sensitive documents with complete confidentiality following HIPPA rules and regulations.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures.
- Stayed on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow.
- Reviewed records, paperwork and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.
Research Assistant
Zarnescu Research Lab
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Research assistant at University of Arizona Zarnescu Lab assisting with research using Drosophila fly models to examine molecular aspects of stress granule formation in dealing with stress resilience during aging and on pathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
- Conducted variety of biological assays including western blots, PCRs, and immuno-histochemistry assays to look at stress granule protein quantification and levels of RNA transcription in brain tissue afflicted with ALS.
- Assisted in conducting fluorescent microscopy and confocal imaging using DAPI stains on Drosophila fly brain samples to visualize stress granule aggregates under guidance of principle investigator.
- Recorded data, maintained source documentation, kept organized ledgers and notebooks on results following good documentation practices and created end of semester powerpoint presentations to present findings to principle investigator
- Collaborated with others in team-based environment to identify reasons for stress granule formation in fruit fly models afflicted with ALS from myriad of molecular assay data analysis.
Research Assistant
Barnes Research Lab
01.2018 - 05.2018
- As a research assistant at the University of Arizona Barnes Lab, coordinated the intricacies of lab work while assisting in basic research duties including running spatial memory and discrimination tests in rodent models, to examine the neuro-biological mechanisms of normal memory decline with age.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected raw research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for use in presentations by team leaders.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and addressing concerns.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
Preceptor
University Of Arizona: College Of Science
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Worked as preceptor for UofA Chemistry Department and Biology Department, teaching Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 and introductory Biology.
- Taught review sessions and developed powerpoint presentations with graphics and interactive content using ChemDraw to help students understand difficult organic chemistry topics such as stereochemistry/chirality, acid-base attack chemistry, allosteric regulation chemistry, etcetera.
- Worked with professors to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for class reviews while also creating de novo review lectures and exam practice problems.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations in collaboration with teaching team to supplement professor lesson plans.
- Position required strong instructional and communication skills and thorough understanding of Organic Chemistry and Biology.
Physician Shadow
Independent Pre-Medical Internship
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Involved in a pre-medical internship program and assigned to shadow a cardiovascular surgeon, OB/GYN, and General Surgeon on rotation every week.
- As part of the program, got to view up close what the profession of a doctor entails and the responsibilities of a physician.
- Got to directly observe major O.R. surgeries and clinical patient-doctor interactions, and learned about various medical procedures, ascertaining protracted medical knowledge.
- Monitored patients recovering post-operatively from Cardiovascular, Obstetric, and General Surgery procedures.
Medical Volunteer
HonorHealth Hosptial
07.2014 - 08.2018
- Volunteered at HonorHealth Hospital in Arizona, assisting with administrative tasks in emergency room, discharging patients, answering patient/visitor/customer queries from front desk, and transporting supplies throughout facility.
- Position required considerable patient exposure, direct patient interaction, and strong communication skills.
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Carried laboratory specimens, results and charts to appropriate departments.
- Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
- Conducted inpatient comfort care rounds to promote patient satisfaction.
- Developed strong communication skills to convey messages to personnel by phone, email or text.
- Reported patient requests, concerns and other observations to staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2021
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
Scottsdale, AZ05.2017
Skills
- Cytoplasmic protein extraction
- Protein isolation
- Experience in Western Blot
- Immuno-histochemistry assay knowledge
- Experience in PCR
- Specimen handling and preparation
- Lab Operations
- Running experiments
- Equipment Maintenance
- Statistical analysis
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- ChemDraw
- Microsoft Office
Additional Information
- American English—Native
- Hindi—Fluent
- Spanish—Beginner
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification: Granted 2019 by MET Services P.L.L.C
- Pharmacy Technician Trainee Certification: Granted 2018 by Arizona State Board of Pharmacy
Miscellaneous Commendations
Honor Health Service Award: Awarded in recognition of 300+ hours of outstanding community service for the Honor Health Hospital Network
Timeline
Preceptor
University Of Arizona: College Of Science
08.2019 - 05.2021
Medical Scribe
PhxScribes
05.2019 - Current
Research Assistant
Zarnescu Research Lab
08.2018 - 05.2021
Research Assistant
Barnes Research Lab
01.2018 - 05.2018
Physician Shadow
Independent Pre-Medical Internship
05.2017 - 08.2019
Medical Volunteer
HonorHealth Hosptial
07.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology
University of Arizona
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
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