Medical Laboratory Assistant
zainab Al-khafaji
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Collected and processed specimens in medical environment.
- Operated flow cytometer to make initial diagnoses of immune diseases and hematological disorders.
- Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and sample collection using proper swabbing technique.
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
- Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
- Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
- Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.
- Performed EKGs, chemistry analysis, urinalysis and hematology for multiple patients daily.
- Conducted blood counts and other tests to support safe transfusion processes.
- Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests.
- Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.
- Processed hematology and chemistry samples.
- Distributed COVID-19 FAQ and educational material with daily status updates to increase awareness.
