Aliya Naeem
Etobicoke,ON
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technologist
William Osler Brampton Civic hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Specimen registration and test ordering (in laboratory information system
- MEDITECH)
- ABO/D and extended antigen typing, Antibody screening, legacy tube and gel, Antibody identification using AHG and enzyme techniques, legacy tube, and gel
- Direct antiglobulin test, poly specific and monospecific
- Compatibility testing (immediate spin and full AHG phases)
- Transfusion reaction workups
- Monitored refrigerators, freezers, water baths
- Performed daily blood and blood components inventory
- Modified blood components (washing RBCs, thawing plasma, irradiation, reconstituted whole blood)
- Handled emergency release protocols, Receipt of blood components from blood center, repeat ABD typing, entry into stock Prepared blood components from whole blood (using PRP and buffy coat methods) and apheresis platelets
- Operated and maintained automated immunohematology equipment
Medical Laboratory Technologist (Currently occasional consultant)
INSCEPTION LIFEBANK (STEM CELL EXTRACTION LAB)
01.2007 - Current
- Operated and maintained BACT T alert, hematology analyzer, perform Flow cytometer, with a minimum of 14 years experience for set up, analysis and interpretation
- Trained staff and provide technical direction in investigating and resolving trouble shooting
- Established a system to monitor inventory which includes reagent and quality control for workflow in a fast-paced environment
- Perform proficiency testing on a quarterly basis to maintain equipment in good operational condition
- Using Paradigm, drafted, edited, and reviewed Standard Operating Procedures, Technical Memos and other quality control documentation as required
- Performed cell separation techniques on cord blood units, prepared aliquots of cord blood units for sterility, hematology and flow cytometry assessment and prepared cells for cryopreservation
- Accurately produced and documented the processing data
- Inputted, verified, and evaluated test result data using laboratory information system
- Performed preventive and corrective equipment maintenance, troubleshooting issues related to equipment, reagents, supplies and product preparation
- Identifying need for external service and appropriately communicated outcomes
- Provided knowledge and leadership using interpersonal skills, persuasion to motivate and assist in the development of others
- Assisted Lab Director in creating staff schedules
- Performed BacT Alert and MTS Blood System for grouping
- Adhered to all safety regulations pertaining to safely working in a Liquid Nitrogen storage room
- Reported and contributed to corrective actions for all non-conformance and SOP deviations
- Assisted in writing Standard operating Procedures, contributing to a successful AABB accreditation of Inception Cord Blood Program
- Involved in ABO typing and infectious diseases testing/ monitoring of potential donors
- Able to work in a high-volume testing environment with rapid turnaround time
Department head Chemistry/Hematology/Transfusion medicine
AlphaLABS
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Responsible for hiring, onboarding, training, managing performance and coaching for improvement for direct reports
- Participate in incident, audits, self-inspections, and improvement opportunities resulting in effective implementation of corrective/preventative actions for approval
- Responsible for developing and approving employee schedules, sick time, vacation, and leaves ensuring compliance with operational needs and company policies
- Provide active leadership and development to all direct reports, ensuring all individual and team accountabilities are delivered upon
- Perform proficiency testing on a quarterly basis to maintain equipment in good operational condition
- Using Paradigm, drafted, edited, and reviewed Standard Operating Procedures, Technical Memos and other quality control documentation as required
Supervisor of Chemistry/Hematology Department (Night shift)
LIFELABS
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Provide input into validation and verification of automation and new and/or revised operation processes
- Committed to an impressively high level of reliability, efficiency, and accuracy
- Participate in critical reviews of key indicators, incident, audits, self-inspections and improvement opportunities resulting in effective implementation of corrective actions
- Initiate and document non-conformances related to operational and EHS non-conformances
- Identify root cause and recommend corrective/preventative actions for approval
- Responsible for hiring, onboarding, training, managing performance and coaching for improvement for direct reports
- Responsible for developing and approving employee schedules, sick time, vacation and leaves ensuring compliance with operational needs and company policies
- Ensure continuous improvement in quality, safety, productivity, customer service and staff development
- Provides professional and technical training on procedures, laboratory testing and/or screening methods and ensures technical competence of all employees
- Track completion of specific regulatory requirements such as temperature, QC, and maintenance charts
- Provide active leadership and development to all direct reports, ensuring all individual and team accountabilities are delivered upon
Medical Laboratory Technologist
JURAVINSKI HOSPITAL (HAMILTON HEALTH SCIENCES)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Specimen registration and test ordering (in laboratory information system
- MEDITECH)
- ABO/D and extended antigen typing, Antibody screening, legacy tube and gel, Antibody identification using AHG and enzyme techniques, legacy tube, and gel
- Direct antiglobulin test, poly specific and monospecific
- Compatibility testing (immediate spin and full AHG phases)
- Transfusion reaction workups
- Monitored refrigerators, freezers, water baths
- Performed daily blood and blood components inventory
- Modified blood components (washing RBCs, thawing plasma, irradiation, reconstituted whole blood)
- Handled emergency release protocols, Receipt of blood components from blood center, repeat ABD typing, entry into stock Prepared blood components from whole blood (using PRP and buffy coat methods) and apheresis platelets
- Operated and maintained automated immunohematology equipment
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Life lab Chemistry/Microbiology Department
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Specializing in QC/PQC l and the troubleshooting of both
- Well versed in PQ/IQ and COBUS HbA1c
- Working knowledge of specimen set up includes 24-hour urine analysis, identification, and interpretation of colony count, distinguishing colours, and recognizing smell pertaining to organism identification
- Good experience of rapid diagnostic analyser includes Kiesrtra.Maldi, for significant findings and release of reports
- Perform and provide microscopic interpretation of Gram stain, wet mount, and related differential stains
- Good command on biochemical test includes pathoDX, Catalase/oxidase, PYR
- Report significant findings and reportable diseases to appropriate health care physician
- Extraordinarily strong multitasking, team player with strong interpersonal skills
Research assistant - virology/microbiology/hematology lab
Akbar Hospital
01.1989 - 01.2002
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment
- Evaluated troubleshoot problems related to instruments and reagents
- Reported all incident and SOP deviation reports which contributed to corrective action
- Conducted various hematological tests using fully automated cell counter and special hematological tests like ESR, platelet count, sickle cell screening, etc
- Prepared stained smears and performed the Microscopic examination of blood smears, AFB stain and Gram stain
- Performed microbiological tests/ PCR using aseptic techniques and bacterial culture and sensitivity
- Analyzed blood, urine, and other body fluids for chemical constituents through automated instruments and manual techniques
- Carried out biochemistry tests using semi-automated chemical analyzer
Education
Simulated Clinical Experience in Hematology -
Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences
Review Course For Transfusion Science -
Mohawk College For Applied Health Sciences
Phlebotomy workshop -
CJ HealthCare College
Bachelor of Science -
Pakistan (Candian/US Equivalency By ICES)
Master of Science - Microbiology
Pakistan (Canadian/US Equivalency By ICES)
Skills
Highly organized with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Highly experienced with developing and writing SOPs
Fifteen years of clinical work experience in all disciplines of laboratory field
Committed to team efforts and willing to assist others in unrelated job areas as needed
Excellent analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a lab environment
Good understanding and application of Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs
Committed to an impressively high level of reliability, efficiency, and accuracy
Knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP) and good clinical practices (GCP)
Performed all duties assigned per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Centre Operating Procedures (COPs)
Achieved WHMIS and TDG certificate
Familiar with GTP and/or GMP requirements, performing technical functions with aseptic techniques
Summary
Supervisor of Hematology & Chemistry lab team, supervising 44 employees in daily lab operations. Combining 35 years of multi-disciplinary lab experience across microbiology, virology, transfusion medicine, stem cell and bone marrow transplant, with a diploma in healthcare management.
Certification, License, and Proficiency
- Diploma in Health Care Management, Ontario Hospital Association, 12/31/17
- AABB Assessor, 2012, 10 years of lab audit experience.
- CMLTO Registration, 12638
- Certified MLT, Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science, RECIPROCATION IN PROCESS WITH ASCP
- OSMT/MLS Certified
- Advanced Technique in Stem Cells, Xavier University, USA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist
William Osler Brampton Civic hospital
07.2024 - Current
Department head Chemistry/Hematology/Transfusion medicine
AlphaLABS
07.2023 - 02.2024
Supervisor of Chemistry/Hematology Department (Night shift)
LIFELABS
01.2022 - 07.2023
Medical Laboratory Technologist
JURAVINSKI HOSPITAL (HAMILTON HEALTH SCIENCES)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Life lab Chemistry/Microbiology Department
01.2020 - 01.2022
Medical Laboratory Technologist (Currently occasional consultant)
INSCEPTION LIFEBANK (STEM CELL EXTRACTION LAB)
01.2007 - Current
Research assistant - virology/microbiology/hematology lab
Akbar Hospital
01.1989 - 01.2002
Simulated Clinical Experience in Hematology -
Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences
Review Course For Transfusion Science -
Mohawk College For Applied Health Sciences
Phlebotomy workshop -
CJ HealthCare College
Bachelor of Science -
Pakistan (Candian/US Equivalency By ICES)
Master of Science - Microbiology
Pakistan (Canadian/US Equivalency By ICES)
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