Hitiksha Patel
Brisbane,Australia
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pathology Assistant (CA3)
Pathology Queensland
2023.03 - Current
- Received and triaged a high volume of microbiological specimens daily, including blood cultures, swabs, sputum, urine, and stool samples.
- Ensured accurate matching of samples with request forms, resolving discrepancies to maintain diagnostic integrity.
- Logged specimens into AUSLAB and assigned them to appropriate diagnostic workflows based on sample type and urgency.
- Applied appropriate biosafety measures and used PPE in accordance with infection prevention protocols.
Pathology Assistant (CA3)
Pathology Queensland
2021.02 - 2022.02
- Being part of PQ’s unique molecular Lab, I had chance to learn new and implement all my previous skills, from AUSLAB data entry to receive specimens from different PQ labs.
- ID lab receives and processes COVID specimens from majority of metro north PQ labs and few metro south PQ labs as well.
- As a part of really busy team I proved myself to work under tremendous pressure with recent COVID outbreaks in QLD.
Pathology Assistant (OO3)
Pathology Queensland
2020.04 - 2021.02
- As a part time Pathology Assistant, I have worked in many sections of Laboratory.
- I have gained sound knowledge of IEMR at QE II hospital and regained my technical skills few of which includes accurate data entry, collection of body fluids including blood, specimen reception, pack and send specimens to central laboratory for further specialised testing.
Pathology Technician (HP2)
Pathology Queensland
2017.01 - 2017.08
- As a continuous shift Technician, I have worked in all sections of the Laboratory.
- On night shift I performed daily/weekly maintenance as required in all sections independently.
- As a continuous shift I also performed STAT microbiology on site for CSF, sterile fluids, as well as urine microscopy and urgent gram stains.
- On rostered weekend my duties included routine patient testing in all laboratory disciplines and validation of test results in AUSLAB as well as liaising with doctors and nursing staff as required.
Laboratory Assistant (003)
Pathology Queensland
2014.03 - 2017.01
- As a Laboratory Assistant I have gained expertise in Blood Collection and processing the Blood and other specimens.
- As a Laboratory Assistant I was responsible for outpatient’s specimen collections as well ward rounds including Mental Health.
Education
Certificate III - Pathology
Southbank Institute of Technology
12.2013
Master of Medical Science - undefined
QUT
Brisbane03.2010
Medical Laboratory Technology - undefined
GCRI
Ahmedabad09.2003
Bachelor of Science - undefined
North Gujarat University
India01.2002
Skills
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Haematology
- Transfusion
- Phlebotomy
- AUSLAB
- IEMR
- Supervisory responsibility
- Laboratory skills
- Training staff
- Best practice in laboratory
References
- Able to work in Harmony with Co-workers
- Flexible
- Computer Literate
- Eager and willing to Add to knowledge Base and Skills
- Responsible
- Excellent work Ethic
References
Brooke Watson - Pathology Queensland & FSS
A/Supervising Scientist, Bacteriology
в (073) 646-8066
brooke.watson@health.qld.gov.au
Jessie Bostock - Pathology Queensland & FSS
Supervising Scientist
(073) 646-8066
jessie.bostock@health.qld.gov.au
Additional Factors
- Current class C Queensland Drivers licence.
- Valid Australian passport.
- Vaccinated against Hepatitis B and COVID19.
Timeline
Pathology Assistant (CA3)
Pathology Queensland
2023.03 - Current
Pathology Assistant (CA3)
Pathology Queensland
2021.02 - 2022.02
Pathology Assistant (OO3)
Pathology Queensland
2020.04 - 2021.02
Pathology Technician (HP2)
Pathology Queensland
2017.01 - 2017.08
Laboratory Assistant (003)
Pathology Queensland
2014.03 - 2017.01
Certificate III - Pathology
Southbank Institute of Technology
Master of Medical Science - undefined
QUT
Medical Laboratory Technology - undefined
GCRI
Bachelor of Science - undefined
North Gujarat University