Bassam A. Akkaoui
Stem Cell Specialist
London,ON
Summary
Medical technologist in Stem Cells and Cord Blood Bank, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center with over 29 years experience. Quick learning ability to meet changes.
Skilled Laboratory Technologist trained in analytical techniques to support clinical trial testing. Efficiently coordinates materials and equipment to meet laboratory demands. Strong Software proficiency with superior skill in Area of Stem cells.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
Medical Laboratory Technologist
STEM CELL
01.2008 - Current
- Bone marrow (Allo/Auto) infusion and freezing
- Stem cell (Allo/Auto) infusion and freezing
- CD 34 positive collection
- Stem cell culture using methyl cellulose (CFUC)
- Reading CFCU plates (CFUC-E, CFUC-GM AND CFUC-GMME colonies)
- Isolation of neutrophils from human blood (standard technique)
- Separation of lymphocytes from whole blood by ficoll hypaque
- Cord blood receiving and infusion
- Donor Lymphocytes Infusion (DLI)
- Cord Blood Bank:
- Processing CB units on sepax-100 Automated Cell processor
- Cryopreservation of CB units through the using of a Bio archives automated cryopreservation, storage and retrieval unit
- Aliquoting mother's for CB samples for testing and storage
- Post processing sampling for CB units
- Checking of test results and entering into an IAISIS Cord blood bank software
- Receiving, Weighing+ Logging CB units and ordering tests for mother's and CB units
- Preparing worksheets.
Lead Technical Assistant
King Faisal Specialist Hospital, CAP
Jeddah
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Monitors and resolves problems related to specimen collection of processing and activates of the technical assistants
- Receive daily schedules and assigns technical assistants to specific areas of the section for specimen collection and processing
- Assists in the training of new technical assistant
- Oversees the distribution of laboratory blood collection supplies
- Inventories and requisition blood collection supplies
- Performs duties of blood collection of technical assistant as needed
- Participates in and contributes to quality improvement activities
- Follow all hospital related policies and procedures
- Performs all other related duties as assigned in the professional manner
- Presently providing healthcare organization with technical and strategic demand the highest standard of patient care management and service provision following by College of American Pathologist (, ), American association of Blood Bank (AABB) and Reproduction Laboratory Accreditation program and Joint Commission of International Accreditation (JCIA)., King Faisal Specialist Hospital & research Center,
- Managed over 45 staff and their interface and applications
- Responsible for top VIP drawing blood and process their samples
- Completed several concurrent major changes on way processing drawing and transferring .specimens
- Implemented major new ideas and education to be on the standard by Collage of American Pathologist (CAP) Joint Commission of International Accreditation (JCIA) and American Association of Blood Bank (AABB)
- Directed the successful implementation of specimen collection & processing that improved efficiency and effectiveness while King Fahad admitted in the hospital for few days.
Supervisor of Specimen Collection & Processing
Kingdom Hospital
Riyadh
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Assignment to managing the area for specimen collection and processing
- Responsible for the development of the new specimen collection & processing laboratory to provide technical services for the entire hospital
- Coordinates lab direction with the overall enterprise strategy, this extends from planning for the impact of new technologist at the hospital level to setting (CAP) and (JCLA) standards
- Education and training requirement, (lab assistant, lab tech, nurses, doctors)
- Establishing and organizing the collection and processing by giving 6 lecture in a month showing all detail about collection & processing and special methods related with lab
- Writing policies for specimen collection and processing section.
Lead Technical Assistant
King Fahad National Children Cancer Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Completed several concurrent major changes in specimen collection and processing including transferring; - collecting - processing - handling specimens
- Responsible to support ongoing of the patient care and safety issues
- Played a key role in establishing and organizing the collection & processing area, and tech the Cerner system how to use it for the lab.
Technical Assistant
King Faisal
01.1995 - 09.1998
- Specialist Hospital & research Center
- Obtains specimens from patients in accordance with accepted techniques and procedures
- Distributes specimens and samples to proper laboratory sections
- Confers with blood donors to obtain medical history data required a precaution against collecting unusable blood
- Assists Technologists in screening blood donors for hematocrit, blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Technical Assistant
King Faisal
09.1994 - 09.1995
- Specialist Hospital & research Center
- Files and distributes laboratory results to nursing units and to medical records as required
- Phones results when required
- Verifies patient information on all laboratory request forms relative to collection
- And prepares containers for special collection of 24-hour urine specimens
- Instructs patients in proper urine collection techniques and in any other special collection procedures
- Assists technologists in routine duties as directed
- And performs other related duties as assigned.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Riyadh Central Hospital
01.1994 - 06.1994
- Trained in the major laboratory sections for six months, in areas including Histology, Cytology, Blood bank, Hematology, Microbiology, Serology, and Virology.
Stem Cell Specialist
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre-UHN Hospital
TORONTO, ON
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted with grant applications by providing relevant preliminary data, project descriptions, and budget justifications related to cellular clinical activities.
- Planned and conducted studies and investigations concerning biological, chemical and physical processes.
- Established effective collaborations with external partners to access specialized expertise or resources needed for specific aspects of cellular work.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining accurate inventory of reagents, consumables, and equipment.
Education
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Medical
03.1993 - 12.1993
Bachelor of Science Degree - undefined
Wacbat Pathology Laboratory
06.1989 - 12.1993
2 & 3 - Chemistry, Zoology, Microbiology
Marthwada University
01.1992 - 09.1993
Computer Courses in Programming & Applications - undefined
National Institute for Education
06.1991 - 08.1992
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Computer land
Skills
Lab test analysis
undefinedAdditional Information
- 4424889 pager 4- 4373 mobile : +996 556251783 email mailto:salem@kfshrc.edu.sa Dr.Hind Al-Hamaidan Medical Director Of STEM CELL& Cord blood Bank in KFSH&RC Tel #4647272 ext. 24257 mobile:+966-505416071
Certification
MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
Timeline
Stem Cell Specialist
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre-UHN Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist
STEM CELL
01.2008 - Current
Lead Technical Assistant
King Faisal Specialist Hospital, CAP
01.1998 - 01.2008
Supervisor of Specimen Collection & Processing
Kingdom Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2000
Lead Technical Assistant
King Fahad National Children Cancer Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
Technical Assistant
King Faisal
01.1995 - 09.1998
MLT - Medical Laboratory Technician
11-1994
Technical Assistant
King Faisal
09.1994 - 09.1995
Medical Laboratory Technician
Riyadh Central Hospital
01.1994 - 06.1994
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Medical
03.1993 - 12.1993
2 & 3 - Chemistry, Zoology, Microbiology
Marthwada University
01.1992 - 09.1993
Computer Courses in Programming & Applications - undefined
National Institute for Education
06.1991 - 08.1992
Bachelor of Science Degree - undefined
Wacbat Pathology Laboratory
06.1989 - 12.1993
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Computer land
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
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