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Anushiya Saralatan

Anushiya Saralatan

Singapore

Summary

Goal-driven and adaptable Medical Laboratory Technologist with just over 3 years experience working in fast-paced laboratory environments, seeking to leverage my skills in performing complex laboratory tests, troubleshooting instrumentation, and maintaining quality control, while continuously learning and growing in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Laboratory Technologist (Blood Bank)

Parkway Laboratory Services Ltd.
12.2021 - Current
  • Perform laboratory tests for blood samples, issuing of blood product to patients and assist in preparing QC materials and reference cells as well as receive and process specimens, including carrying out specialized investigations of patient samples.
  • Well-versed with preparation of documentation in Blood Banking and maintaining them.
  • Machines Operated: IH-500 and IH-500 NEXT.
  • Actively training new employees in the blood bank procedures and policies.
  • Independently working on the bench ensuring all tasks are performed within required time.
  • Performing other duties outside the respective department (Department Order Entry, stock-taking, spinning of samples, managing documents).
  • Participating and performing inter-laboratory quality assurance and proficiency testing programs that the laboratory is subscribed to (eg. College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA)).
  • Contribute to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
  • Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of instruments used in the laboratory.

Medical Technologist

InnoQuest Laboratories
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Perform routine and complex analysis of patient blood/serum/urine specimens according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Organizes work by matching given orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.
  • Proven practical knowledge in performing tests on HPLC and ICPMS machines (ELAN & Nexion 350) in running chemical trace elements.
  • Receiving, ordering of stocks.
  • Perform stock-take on a monthly basis.
  • Maintain quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures.
  • Participating in CAP and NEQAS external quality assurance programmes to ensure optimal quality testing in the lab.

Education

Bachelor of Health Science -

University of Tasmania
Tasmania, Australia
07.2018

Diploma in Biomedical Science -

MDIS (Management Development Institute of Singapore)
Singapore
08.2014

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Good Team Player
  • Critical-Thinking
  • Detail-oriented
  • Effective Communicator
  • Proven Laboratory knowledge
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Attention to Detail
  • Specimen Collection
  • Quality Control Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Adaptable to change
  • Blood Bank Operations

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Medical Laboratory Technologist (Blood Bank)

Parkway Laboratory Services Ltd.
12.2021 - Current

Medical Technologist

InnoQuest Laboratories
03.2020 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Health Science -

University of Tasmania

Diploma in Biomedical Science -

MDIS (Management Development Institute of Singapore)
Anushiya Saralatan