Saira Bashir
North Wales
Summary
Reliable Medical Technologist with current ASCP certification and excellent clinical laboratory skills. Successful at conducting and analyzing laboratory assays with high level of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist
Pottstown Hospital
Pottstown
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted laboratory tests to analyze patient samples accurately.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure proper functionality ( stago for coats, sysmex 2000 for cbcwd, sysmex novus and uf5000 for urines).
- Collaborated with medical staff to discuss test results and recommendations.
- Performed quality control checks on reagents and equipment regularly.
- Conducted multiple tests at once using automated equipment and computerized instruments.
- Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, microbiology and chemistry to detect abnormal conditions in patients.
- Assisted with training new medical technologists on proper techniques and safety regulations.
- Calibrated laboratory instruments and prepared reagents according to established protocols.
- Conducted blood bank duties, including blood group compatibility testing and antibody identification, to support transfusion services.
Medical Technologist
Jeanes Hospital
Philadelphia
09.2013 - 09.2023
- Conducted laboratory tests to analyze patient samples accurately.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure proper functionality(LH800, stago and iris in hematology, ortho vision and Echo in blood bank, Beckman coulter, Dimensions and ABL in chemistry; cepheid and bacteck in microbiology.
- Collaborated with medical staff to discuss test results and recommendations.
- Performed quality control checks on reagents and equipment regularly.
- Participated in continuing education to stay updated on laboratory techniques.
- Conducted multiple tests at once using automated equipment and computerized instruments as a generalist on third shift.
- Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, microbiology and chemistry to detect abnormal conditions in patients.
- Reviewed test results to confirm accuracy and diagnosed causes behind irregular findings. Requested redraws due to contamination or mislabeled specimens.
- Communicated with physicians to discuss lab test findings, procedures and other relevant information.
- Evaluated body fluids and tissue samples to document findings such as normal or abnormal results.
- Conducted blood bank duties, including blood group compatibility testing and antibody identification, to support transfusion services.
- Engaged in continuous professional development, staying current with advances in medical technology and laboratory medicine.
Medical Technologist
Patient First
Springfield
08.2013 - 04.2020
- Conducted laboratory tests to analyze patient samples accurately. Used ABX for cbc and clinitek for urines.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Collaborated with medical staff to discuss test results and recommendations.
- Documented test results and maintained accurate records for patient files.
- Followed strict quality control procedures to deliver accurate test results.
- Reviewed test results to confirm accuracy and diagnosed causes behind irregular findings.
- Documented medical test data and results in patient medical records.
- Maintained accurate records of patient test results and reported any abnormalities to the physician.
- Managed multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Set up, cleaned and maintained laboratory equipment.
Medical Technologist
Quest Diagnostics
Horsham
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Conducted laboratory tests to analyze patient samples accurately in their hematology lab.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment ( LH750s) to ensure proper functionality.
- Collaborated with medical staff to discuss test results and recommendations.
Medical Technologist
Salem county memorial hospital
Salem
01.2011 - 11.2011
- Conducted laboratory tests to analyze patient samples accurately.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment (LH750) to ensure proper functionality.
- Collaborated with medical staff to discuss test results and recommendations.
- Performed quality control checks on reagents and equipment regularly. Used LH 750 and ACL elite pro for coagulation testing in hematology.
- Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation to detect abnormal conditions in patients.
- Conducted blood bank duties, including blood group compatibility testing and antibody identification, to support transfusion services.
Medical Technologist
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Drexel Hill
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Conducted laboratory tests to analyze patient samples accurately in their blood bank, hematology, chemistry and microbiology departments.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment ( sysmex and stago in hematology and dimensions in chemistry)to ensure proper functionality.
- Collaborated with medical staff to discuss test results and recommendations.
- Collected blood from patients including patients from icu.
Medical Technologist
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
06.2007 - 09.2008
- Worked in their blood bank lab
- Performed daily, weekly, monthly maintenance on Echo Galileo before using it for routine testing.
- Used gel method for stat testing.
- Washed red blood cells for patients with allergies to blood preservatives.
- Prepared blood and blood products for adults, children and newborns.
- Performed different enzyme treatments and elutions on patient specimens as part of antibody work ups.
- Prepared blood for patients with multiple antibodies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA 09.2005 - 05.2007
Skills
- Laboratory testing
- Quality control
- Instrument calibration
- Automated equipment operation
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management abilities
- Transfusion reaction workups
- Technologist in blood banking
- Technologist in hematology
- Specialist in chemistry
- Results troubleshooting
- Urinalysis processing
- Coagulation monitoring
Certification
- Certified by ASCP as medical laboratory scientist.
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Pottstown Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Medical Technologist
Jeanes Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2023
Medical Technologist
Patient First
08.2013 - 04.2020
Medical Technologist
Quest Diagnostics
10.2012 - 03.2013
Medical Technologist
Salem county memorial hospital
01.2011 - 11.2011
Medical Technologist
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
09.2008 - 04.2010
Medical Technologist
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
06.2007 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Thomas Jefferson University
09.2005 - 05.2007