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Nilam Patel

Hamilton,Canada

Summary

A well-experienced and efficient Medical Laboratory Technologist with 7 plus years of experience in pathology lab. Accurate, reliable, diligent, and focused on the quality of all lab procedures under tight deadlines and resolving complex clinical and instrument problems. Works well under pressure and time constraints with high-volume environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Laboratory Assistant II

Public Health Ontario
02.2022 - Current
  • Logs, sorts, and labels all specimens (covid-19) submitted for laboratory testing/examination
  • Transports samples to testing laboratory as required for Amplitude, WGS and Virology
  • Handles, prepares and processes samples (e.g
  • Culture media and reagents) for Covid-19 Test identification of Micro-organisms, reagents and solutions and testing up to the point of result Interpretation (e.g
  • Set up of cultures, staining, extraction, loading analyzers)
  • Help in Amplitude, Virology, HVT, FEP (front and end sample processing) and Parasitology
  • Uses automated equipment or manual methods to prepare and aliquot human samples for testing on CHEMAGIC and BGI Instruments
  • Performs inventory management functions including ordering, unpacking and storing of laboratory goods, Maintains laboratory stock supplies
  • Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, cleans and disinfects laboratory work areas
  • Advance skills in LIMS and EMR software
  • Assists with set-up of quality control and maintenance of stock cultures
  • Answers telephone and resolves problems related to samples (e.g., incomplete information, Mismatched tests and information, leaking samples)
  • Performs other duties or projects as assigned by manager and MLT.

Senior Lab Technician

Activation Laboratory
10.2017 - 02.2022
  • Working with the different techniques, assays, test procedure and different equipment for different laboratory like Microbiology, Protein Analysis, Litho, Water and Leach, and R&D (Cannabises), Environmental Department
  • Working with all Laboratory Glassware (Pipettes, Cylinders, Flasks, etc), Maintain Documents and Records for all samples with clients
  • Sample Weight and Preparation of carbon, sulfur, sodium peroxide, graphite and many more elements, Performed all test on ICP-OES, ICP-MS with Daily performance, Interferences and calibrations
  • Performed water sample for Fluorine test, export and review data for analysis
  • Perform startup/shut down Procedure for the laboratory in support of Accreditation
  • Digestion and Fusion for all samples with highly Concentrated acid
  • Prepare and conduct Microbiological/Chemical analyses as directed by the lab requirements, Verify the Accuracy of Data entered
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office suits with 365 and LIMS.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Melvin Medical Clinic
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Performed Blood collection by Venipuncture and Capillaries Technique
  • Proper Handling Urine and stool samples, separation of Blood, Blood grouping
  • Review and process orders for laboratory procedures, enter patient data in computer system
  • Apply learned techniques in sterilization and disinfection, read and interpret vital signs, ECG and Holter Monitoring, and Analysis, Performed Pregnancy test and Drug test on site clinic
  • Customer care service with good communication(to Book Appointments)
  • Maintain proper documents and record for patient and lab, Data entre in EMR software.

Deputy Quality Manager and Blood Bank Technologist

Zydus Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Performed all test related to Hematology, Bio Chemistry, Microbiology and Blood Bank to using appropriate Instruments, Prepare and maintain documentation of pathology labs
  • Performed cell culture, streaking, staining
  • Reagent, Control and Calibration Standards
  • Experienced in lab ware setting, Instruments Incubator, Refregerator, Centrifuge, Fumehood, BSC level I And II, LAF and Lab Glassware
  • Prepare and maintain documentation of pathology labs
  • Performed special procedure for Apheresis, Therapeutic and Autologous
  • Screening, communication and data with patient details (customer service) collection according documentation standard
  • Achieve the NABH accreditation, Calibration and validation of equipment
  • Calibrate and maintain scientific equipment and instruments in accordance with requirements, Calibration and validation of instruments
  • Ability to learn quickly and to change priorities according requirements
  • Sterility and quality control performed for Blood Product and all test related to blood-fluid
  • HIV, HBsAg, Syphilis Malaria Test done by Rapid method
  • Perform Cross match as per SOPs by Saline, Bovine, and coomb’s method
  • Entrusted with Blood transfusion Officer (BTO)’s responsibilities while BTO is off site
  • Other duties and multitasked assigned by Manager/HOD.

Medical Laboratory Technologist and QA

Prathama Blood Bank
07.2013 - 09.2016
  • Perform phlebotomy of donor and doing screening of donors for Apheresis, Therapeutic And stem cells
  • Conducting Management Review meeting and Internal and External Audit
  • I have expertise in variable area like Donor lab, Cross Match Department, Testing Department, Component Department and QA ( Quality assurance and Quality control)
  • Aphaeresis procedures by TRIMA, AMICUS, COBE SPECTRA, COM.TEC
  • Perform Blood grouping by Tube Technique & Micro Plate method using Qasar and Galileo, NEO
  • Perform Cross match as per SOPs by Saline, Bovine, and Coomb’s method
  • Performed by Exchange Transfusion and Saline Wash RBCs
  • Performed by Antibody Titer and Antibody Screening
  • Make different blood product by separation like Red cell, Fresh Frozen Plasma, Platelets, Cryoprecipitate, Cryo poor plasma
  • ELISA Technique procedure done by HIV, HBsAg, Syphilis, HCV Test done by Evolis (Bio-Rad)
  • Prepared SOPs, Worksheets and All controlled Documents for all various labs
  • NAT testing lab- NAT Test Technique procedure done by Roche Cobas Instruments.

Education

Bridging -

BPML800 Bridging Program of Medical Laboratory Technologist
12.2024

Certification in Medical Laboratory Technician -

Anderson College
Hamilton, Ontario

Post-Graduation in Medical Laboratory Technologist -

All India Medical Laboratory Technologist’ Association

Master’s in science -

Ganpat University

Bachelor of Science -

Gujarat University

Skills

  • Immunology Testing
  • Coagulation and Hematology Analyzers
  • Urinalysis processing
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
  • Cellular Staining
  • Report Preparation
  • Sterile technique
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Document Management
  • Laboratory Information Systems
  • Process Improvements
  • Reagent Mixing
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Medical Interpretation
  • Blood bank experience
  • Biohazard Disposal
  • Bacterial Inoculation
  • Pathologists' Assistant (PA)
  • Reagent handling
  • Phlebotomy
  • Medical Terminology
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant
  • Data Interpretation
  • Quality Control

Certification

  • Currently enrolled with the CMLTO -CSMLS exam(General MLT) on 02/29/24.
  • WES- WORLD EDUCATION SYSTEM -Canadian degree equivalency of education is B.Sc. Microbiology (4 years)
  • First Aid and CPR training - certificate from Canadian Red Cross Society
  • MLPAO CERTIFICATE (Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of ONTARIO) - (2021)
  • Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps (WHMIS)

Core Strength

  • Maintain all Good laboratory practices & Good Manufacturing practices in work place.
  • Expert skills in Phlebotomy, Aphaeresis procedures, Therapeutic, Stem cell performed
  • Multiple roles perform in multiple laboratories Pathology Labs, and Chemistry labs like AR/TD, Litho, Biotechnology, Microbiology, ICP and ICPMS, Agriculture (Life sciences).
  • Perform all qualitative and quantitative analysis on ICP and ICPMS.
  • Perform blood grouping by Tube Technique (forward and reverse), Micro Plate method, slide method
  • PCR validation for real time as per technique by Invitrogen bio services, Performed Immunoassay like ELISA, Nucleic acid amplification technology (NAT) Assays.
  • NABH /ISO inspection coordinator
  • Performed by Antibody Titre and Antibody Screening, clinical studies include IgG, IgA, IgM tests.
  • Quality control and sterility of blood product
  • Equipment installation, validation, calibration and labelling
  • Coordination with projects, experiments, and service. Perform troubleshooting for Equipment failure, Multitask performed on same time
  • Always keep good communication with others, always build up new exercises and procedure according to requirement.
  • Advance skills in Quality Assurance and SOP for Lab, documentation, Lab record maintainer, orientation, presentation, training and teaching schedules.

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Assistant II

Public Health Ontario
02.2022 - Current

Medical Laboratory Technician

Melvin Medical Clinic
08.2021 - 01.2022

Senior Lab Technician

Activation Laboratory
10.2017 - 02.2022

Deputy Quality Manager and Blood Bank Technologist

Zydus Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2017

Medical Laboratory Technologist and QA

Prathama Blood Bank
07.2013 - 09.2016

Bridging -

BPML800 Bridging Program of Medical Laboratory Technologist

Certification in Medical Laboratory Technician -

Anderson College

Post-Graduation in Medical Laboratory Technologist -

All India Medical Laboratory Technologist’ Association

Master’s in science -

Ganpat University

Bachelor of Science -

Gujarat University

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