To be part of a reputed organization in which my experience, exposure and communication skills will lead to an increased level of challenge and responsibility as a Medical Histology and Cytology Technician, thus getting me an opportunity to utilize my potential for my individual as well as organizational growth
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Our lady's CHI Crumlin
DUBLIN
11.2022 - Current
Verifying patient information
Prepare patient for blood collection
Infection control
Venepuncture
Drawing blood
Label blood samples
Patient care
Entering patient data into database
Biohazard waste management
Communication with medical staffs and patient
Gathering medical testing material
Transportation of blood sample
Histopathology and Cytology Technician
Malabar Institute of Medical Science
05.2006 - 08.2007
Receiving specimen
Checking the details of the specimen against the request form
Sorting the specimens
Details of entering the laboratory system.
Operating an automated tissue processor
Tissue embedding in paraffin wax.
Tissue cutting with a semi-automated microtome.
Routine histopathology stain (Hematoxylin and Eosin)
Routine cytology stain (Hematoxylin and Eosin)
Tissue embedding
Frozen tissue embedding and section cutting.
Special staining (Reticulin, Giemsa, etc.)
Perform tumour markers.
Immunohistochemistry
preparation of various body fluids for cytological Investigation (Pleural fluid, ascitic fluid, synovial fluid, peritoneal fluid and cerebrospinal fluid
Perform immunofluorescence procedure for ANA, ANCA and ANA profile and immunoline
Renal and skin IF.
Slide and tissue block filing
Specimen transportation
Calibration of laboratory equipment
Lab Technician
St. John's Medical College
Bangalore
02.2004 - 01.2005
Performing detection of ANA, dsDNA. ANCA
Immunoline
Performing Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Special staining (Reticulin stain, Giemsa, etc)
Cell block preparations for various body fluids
Preparation smears by Cytosine
Preparation of various body fluids for cytological Investigation (Pleural fluid, ascitic fluid, synovial fluid, peritoneal fluid and cerebrospinal fluid).
Pap smear staining (Hematoxylin and Eosin)
Effective communication with a multidisciplinary team
Lab Technician
St. John's Medical College
Bangalore
06.2002 - 01.2004
Perform electrophoresis for detection of abnormal hemoglobins (HbA, HbA2, HBS, HBD, HBF) (Cellulose acetate)
Estimation of HBF by Singer's method (Alkaline denaturation method)
Working on the automated cell counter
Working on the hematofluorimeter for the estimation of free erythron protoporphyrin
NESTROFT (naked eye single test tube red cell osmotic fragility test)
Detection of G-6-PD (Glucose –6- phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency)
Screening of different colleges and Antenatal cases for thalassemia
Participation in college and Antenatal screening campus for thalassemia (Blood collection).
Preparation of reagents
Participation in genetic counselling for a thalassemia-positive case
Blood collection
Validation and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
Communication with the multidisciplinary team.
Lab Technician
St. John's Medical College
Bangalore
07.2001 - 05.2002
Calorimetric estimation
Sample extraction and buffer preparation for HPLC.
Experience in sample processing for various biochemical analyses.
Catecholamine analysis in blood and urine
Plasma preparation for HPLC (High-performance liquid chromatography)
Buffer preparation for various biochemical analyses
Validation of Equipment
Lab Technician
Baby Memorial Hospital
Calicut
09.1998 - 12.1998
Blood collection (Phlebotomy)
Specimen receiving
Checking the details of the specimen against the request form.
Entering the details into the Laboratory Information System.
Specimen sorting.
Sample preparation for various investigations.
Peripheral blood smear
Perform total cell count. Total eosinophil count platelets count and reticulocyte (manuals)
Estimation of PCV (Wintrobes method) and ESR (Westerner Method)
Semen analysis (count, motility, morphology)
Renal functions and urine analysis
Liver function tests
Sputum and Stool analysis
CSF Analysis
Coagulation screening
Grouping and cross-matching
Performing a lipid profile
Estimation of glucose
Detection of rheumatoid factor
Communication with the multidisciplinary team
Education
V.H.S.E. - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Foundation Course (Natural Environment and Business)