ALPHONSA THOMAS
Scarborough, ON,ON
Summary
Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technologist
National Rural Health Mission, Government of Kerala
Kerala, India
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted a wide range of diagnostic and interpretive specimen testing
- Performed, interpreted and released results, while ensuring the confidentiality of patient information.
- Prepared and validated buffers and in-house reagents, calibrators and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders.
- Performed and documented hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases.
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Manimala Multispecialty Diagnostic Centre
Kerala, India
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Greeted and requested required information from patients, explained the specimen collection process, and ensure patients have followed necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection.
- Performed phlebotomies, special tests, routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Maintained client relationships, including responding to inquiries and following up on requests.
- Completed data entry of required patient demographics, requisition information, and other information related to processing test results.
Lab Technician
Community Health Centre, Indian Medical Association
Kerala, India
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Project: Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program-Idukki Kerala
- Conducted sample collection, preparation, process, analysis of their various parameters
- Performed, interpreted, and dispatched results to patients
- Recorded data in a specific, clear, and concise manner into hospital database
- Maintained Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON10.2023
Postgraduate Diploma - Research Analyst
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON08.2022
Master of Science - Medical Lab Technology
Loyola College, University of Madras
Chennai, India07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medical Lab Technology
JIPMER
Pondicherry, India06.2016
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Quality assurance
- Microbiology
- Equipment calibration and use
- Specimen testing and analysis
- Data entry
- Strong analytical skills
- Laboratory safety
- Patient care
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- Conducted Major Research Project (2022) with Furniture Bank to gain insights into the experience of clients for service provided by the Furniture Bank of Barrie
- Received Loyola Research Park Fellowship (2018-2019); Received final grade of “Innovative” for proving the combined effect of collagen and silver nanoparticle in wound healing.
- Summer Research Fellowship under Indian Academy of Science (IAS) (2016); Conducted a preliminary study on Exopolysaccride -Impregnated Silver nanoparticles in Wound Dressing
Timeline
Lab Technologist
National Rural Health Mission, Government of Kerala
01.2020 - 08.2021
Medical Laboratory Technician
Manimala Multispecialty Diagnostic Centre
06.2019 - 12.2019
Lab Technician
Community Health Centre, Indian Medical Association
02.2017 - 07.2017
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Postgraduate Diploma - Research Analyst
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Master of Science - Medical Lab Technology
Loyola College, University of Madras
Bachelor of Science - Medical Lab Technology
JIPMER