Amanda (Yen) Pham
Hobart,TAS
Summary
AIMS accredited multidisciplinary scientist with 2.5 years experience working in Haematology, Transfusion, and Biochemistry at Pathology Department, Royal Hobart hospital, which is the state's largest hospital and major referral centre. Expertise in operation and maintenance of instruments including Roche, Sysmex and Stago systems. Critical thinker with great medical knowledge and special interest in haematology and transfusion medicine. Well experienced with investigating complex antibodies, blood film morphology and screening for haematological disorders requiring haematologists' attention, as well as performing special haematology tests like G6PD and malaria. Organised and self-dependant worker working well under pressure, evidenced by multiple massive transfusions management. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet desired goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Multidisciplinary Medical Scientist
Royal Hobart Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Fully trained in all 3 departments of biochemistry, haematology and transfusion.
- Worked independently as a solo scientist responsible for all 3 departments during night shifts.
- Experienced with the operation, maintenance and trouble shooting of haematology Sysmex XN and SP-10 analysers, coagulation Stago MAX and Biochemistry Roche Cobas 1000.
- Optimised sample processing work flows and turn around times to ensure critical results are provided to clinical staffs in a timely manner.
- Trained and provided guidance to junior scientists and technicians when out of the ordinary issues arise.
- Reviewed test results and ensured their validity, rejecting or questioning sample integrity due to sample issues such as contamination or inappropriate collections by identifying unexpected and nonsensical results.
- Highlighted new issues arisen to the senior scientists' attentions and made suggestions or change requests to laboratory protocols.
- Transfusion: performed blood group and antibody screen using both automated Ortho Biovue system and manual testing.
- Crossmatched appropriate blood products including red cells, FFP, cryoprecipitate and platelets based on laboratory protocols
- Identified antibodies using cell panels and performed more complex testing such as autoadsorption, elution or papain when necessary for antibodies investigation.
- Managed massive transfusion either in a team or independently.
- Biochemistry: routine reviewed of test results, notified and verified critical results to the relevant clinicians and chemical pathologists.
- Performed daily routine QCs and calibrations and reviewed using Unity.
- Validated new Biotin resistant AFP for use in the lab
- Verified higher haemolysis index cut off for Potassium and AST to reduce sample rejections, especially when these values may be critical.
- Haematology: routine reviewed of FBC, coagulation studies and blood film morphology, Kleihauer screen, bone marrow staining and iron stains for bone marrow.
- Identified serious blood disorder that requires haematologists' immediate attention such as acute leukaemia, haemolytic anaemia, etc...
- Performed special haematology tests including G6PD, and malaria.
- Performed further coagulation studies investigations such as factor assays and mixing studies.
Tasmania Leading Advocacy Group Coordinator
RESULTS Australia
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Supervised team members and ensure engagement among volunteers.
- Worked effectively with team members to solve problems and organise plans for campaigns.
- Contacted and organised meetings with MPs and Senators in Tasmania to discuss campaigns regarding global public health.
- Organised rosters for virtual and face to face meetings. to maximise efficiency.
- Organised rosters for virtual and face to face meetings
- Checked in with volunteers on their progress and took into account their ideas and concerns.
- Reported back to grassroots coordinator on group progress.
Counter Manager
Clinique Cosmetics, Myer Launceston
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Achieved sales goals through effective communication and demonstration of products.
- Assisted in the recruitment, training, and supervision of new employees, contributing to team success.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, ensuring a positive outcome for all parties involved.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of counter area, adhering to company standards at all times.
- Prepared daily reports on sales, inventory levels, and other key performance indicators for management review.
Education
Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine -
University of Tasmania
Tasmania, Australia08.2021
Skills
- Blood film morphology
- Analysers maintenance and troubleshooting
- Special haematology
- Massive transfusion management
- Pathology and medical knowledge
- Multitasking and time management
- Tasks prioritisation
- Data interpretation and scientific writing skills to develop research studies
- Interpersonal skills to communicate with colleagues and other medical staffs
Accomplishments
- Presented poster on Haemolysis verification for Potassium and AST at Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists (AACB).
- Wrote a case study on Pseudohypocalcaemia for submission to AACB.
- Presenting at the National Immunohaematology Continuing Education (NICE) conference in August 2024.
- Nominated for 2020 RESULTS Leadership Award.
References
Pending...
Timeline
Multidisciplinary Medical Scientist
Royal Hobart Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Counter Manager
Clinique Cosmetics, Myer Launceston
06.2021 - 11.2021
Tasmania Leading Advocacy Group Coordinator
RESULTS Australia
01.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine -
University of Tasmania
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