Amira Shaikh
Yashfeen Laboratories
Kitchener,Canada
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Language
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Certification
4
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Assistant with strong expertise in phlebotomy, specimen collection, and ECG acquisition. Ensures compliance with SOPs and infection control protocols, maintaining high standards of specimen integrity and clinical documentation. Focused on improving workflow efficiency and delivering timely, accurate diagnostic results in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Assistant – Phlebotomy & ECG Services
1 Year 8 Months- Performed 40–50 venipunctures per shift with 97–99% accuracy in patient identification and specimen collection
- Conducted 12-lead ECG acquisition ensuring correct lead placement and accurate recording
- Managed specimen processing, centrifugation, labeling, and pre-analytical preparation to ensure timely and accurate test results
- Verified requisitions, patient demographics, and barcode labeling to minimize pre-analytical errors and enhance patient safety
- Maintained laboratory documentation, logs, and quality control records for audit compliance
- Followed infection control protocols, PPE standards, and sharps safety procedures
- Guided patients through procedures to alleviate anxiety and enhance cooperation during testing
Medical Laboratory Assistant – Phlebotomy & Laboratory Operations
2 Years 4 Months- Performed 30–40 venipunctures daily with strong adherence to patient identification and collection protocols
- Processed 70–80 specimens per day including centrifugation, aliquoting, and labeling for laboratory analysis
- Ensured compliance with SOPs, infection control guidelines, and specimen rejection criteria to uphold laboratory standards
- Coordinated specimen accessioning, transport, and workflow for timely diagnostics delivery
- Maintained accurate documentation and laboratory records to facilitate audit readiness
- Followed biomedical waste disposal and sharps safety procedures consistently
Education
Diploma - Biotechnology Technician
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Research
Post Graduate Diploma - Medical Laboratory Technology (WES Equivalent)
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology (WES Equivalent)
Skills
Phlebotomy techniques
Patient monitoring
Critical attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Laboratory operations
Laboratory systems
Infection control
Accurate specimen handling and integrity maintenance
Infection Control: PPE compliance
aseptic technique
sharps safety
biomedical waste handling
SOP compliance
Specimen integrity
Patient communication
Infection prevention
Attention to detail
Workflow optimization
Continuous improvement
Drug screening
Hematology
Specimen preparation
Test results evaluation
Equipment operations
Specimen collection
Quality assurance
Specimen handling
Equipment maintenance
Patient confidentiality
Safety procedures
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Time management
Problem-solving
Excellent communication
Adaptable learner
Venipuncture skills
Collaborative teamwork
Medical terminology proficiency
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Multitasking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- MLPAO (Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of Ontario)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Assistant – Phlebotomy & ECG Services
Yashfeen Laboratories
10.2021 - 06.2023Read More
Medical Laboratory Assistant – Phlebotomy & Laboratory Operations
N J Damania Hospital
06.2019 - 10.2021Read More
Naranlala College of Professional and Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science from Microbiology (WES Equivalent)
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Naranlala College of Professional and Applied Sciences
Post Graduate Diploma from Medical Laboratory Technology (WES Equivalent)
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Conestoga College
Graduate Certificate from Clinical Research
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Conestoga College
Diploma from Biotechnology Technician
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TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT
Hospital laboratories, outpatient clinics, diagnostic laboratories, inpatient units
MLPAO ,CPT
CERTIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO
CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFIED FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING