Sunquest
Sushma Sonia Fernandes
MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGIST
Karama,Dubai
Summary
Certified Medical Lab Technician with degree in BSC MLT and 10 years of experience in patient testing, results evaluation and instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Well-versed in collecting, handling and processing specimens and reporting and maintaining test results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
6
6
Languages
Work History
Medical Lab Technician
kasturba hospital
Manipal, , India
09.2012 - 01.2016
- Phlebotomy by using vacutainer blood collection system
- Esponsible for blood collection of both adult and neonatal, familiar with Bar Code sample process, sample tracking of archived sample, sample archive and disposal as per local regulation
- Clinical Biochemistry & Electrolytes
- Hands on experience with Semi-automated, Fully Automated, both wet and dry Chemistry
- Instruments handled are; COBAS - 6000, COBAS, INTEGRA - 400, COBAS - e 411, VITROS ECi
- Hematology, Coagulation & Clinical Pathology
- Hands on experience with 3 part and 5 part CBC instruments, semi-automated coagulation instruments, cell type and cell count of body fluids by manual method
- LE preparation, ESR, Blood typing, Reticulocyte count, Examination of Malarial parasites, analysis of fluids such as seminal fluid, CSF, exudates and transudates
- Nstruments handled are: Beckman Coulter 3-part
- Syxmax, MX DESTINY - Coagulation, KC4A
- Elta for manual coagulation, Wesmatis for ESR, URI - PLUS - 900
- For urine analysis
- CAPILLARY SEBIA for Hb Electrophoresis
- Microbiology, Serology & ELISA
- Routine microbiology culture for all specimens under aseptic method using a Bio-Safety
- Abinet
- Am efficient in preparation of culture media, plating and performing sensitivity readings
- Ands on experience on manual ELISA, Fully automated ELISA instruments
- Ormones, Tumor Marker, Steroids, Infectious disease, Allergy and special tests like
- Itamin D, Insulin, and Ferritin etc
- Instruments handled are; HS Reader, Elisys Uno and Elisys Duo
- Apart from above said, able to handle miniVIDAS (fully automated closed ELFA system) and
- Xym from Abbot USA for all parameters, VITROS ECi
- Immunology
- Maintenance and trouble shooting
- Assays performed in IMMULITE are; Folic Acid, Vitamin
- 12, PTH, Insulin, Estradiol, 1st and 2nd Trimester
- Clinical Pathology
- Performs routine urinalysis, fecal analysis and all types of staining, Vaginal wet mounts etc
- Histopathology & Cytology
- Conventional and Thin prep smear preparations
- Worked on Thin prep 2000 (fully automated cytology smear processing instrument)
- Outine & Special stains in histopathology and Cytopathology
- Electrophoresis - worked on fully automated instrument (miniCAP, Sebia - France)
- Immunohematology and transfusion medicine
- Onor counseling, donor screening, donor phlebotomy, management of adverse donor reaction, preparation blood components, pre-transfusion testing, T.T.D
- Testing, issue of blood, management of adverse transfusion reaction, aphaeresis, therapeutic plasma exchange, quality control.
- Prepared, processed, labeled and stored patient specimens and samples using standard techniques and equipment.
- Utilized sophisticated laboratory equipment to inspect specimens for bacteria, parasites and other microorganisms.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
- Performed laboratory testing and operated automated equipment within limits.
- Conducted compatibility tests to matching blood for transfusions.
- Maintained sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations.
- Liaised with medical staff and assisted physicians with procedures and exams.
- Performed microscopic examinations, genetic tests and infectious conditions tests to detect and quantify different compounds in blood.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Followed proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, body fluids and hazardous chemicals.
Lab Technician
ASTER CLINIC
DUBAI, DUBAI
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
Lab technologist
Rashid hospital
DUBAI, DUBAI
07.2019 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical laboratory technology
SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
MANIPAL 06.2013 - 01.2014
Diploma - Medical laboratory technology
Manipal University
07.2010 - 09.2012
Pre-university -
Milagres College
Kallianpur 06.2008 - 01.2010
Skills
Coagulation tests
Infection Control
Specimen collection
Quality control monitoring
Sterile technique
Aseptic procedures
Database Management
Additional Information
- Professional Duty details Planning, Implementation, validation, maintenance of lab protocols and policies on institution. External and internal Quality control, calibration activities and implementing corrective and preventive action. Monitoring and managing of all the activities in the clinical lab. Coordination with management to finalize the new equipment's and purchases with the Pathologists guidance. Good communications with the patients and other medical personnel.
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Blood report by introducing Sunquest for report tasks.
Software
SALAMA
Certification
MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
Timeline
Lab technologist
Rashid hospital
07.2019 - Current
Lab Technician
ASTER CLINIC
02.2016 - 06.2019
MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
06-2014
Bachelor of Science - Medical laboratory technology
SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
06.2013 - 01.2014
Medical Lab Technician
kasturba hospital
09.2012 - 01.2016
Diploma - Medical laboratory technology
Manipal University
07.2010 - 09.2012
Pre-university -
Milagres College
06.2008 - 01.2010