Jaishika Nand
Melonba,NSW
Summary
Hardworking Hospital Scientist bringing 10 years of expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing needs. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Core laboratory)
Laverty Pathology
08.2018 - Current
- Receive, verify, process clinical samples, document and validate and release results in LIS (Laboratory Information System)
- Prepare monthly statistics in department
- Blood film reporting
- On-call / shift work duties (Haematology, Blood Bank, Serology and Microbiology)
- Daily quality control on laboratory equipment
- Visual and safety management in the Department
- Participate in External Quality Assurance Programs (Royal College of Pathologists Australasia and Pacific Paramedical Training Centre)
- Assist in the compilation of the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures
- Reagents and stock procurement.
Scientific Officer
Laverty Pathology- Strathfield Private Hospital
01.2018 - Current
- Receive, verify, and process clinical samples, document and validate results
- Maintenance of equipment as per policy manuals
- Perform group and screen, compatibility testing in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
- Organising red cells and blood products from lifeblood
- Processing of chemistry samples in accordance with SOP’s
- Performing quality control and troubleshooting qc out of range
- Perform full blood count, coagulation studies and ESR
- Participation in RCPA programme
- Health and Safety representative for Strathfield Lab
- Participation in on-call roster.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology)
Lautoka Hospital- Major Western Divisional Hospital, Fiji Islands
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Receive, verify and process clinical samples, document and validate results
- Carry out scientific tests and investigations of microorganisms, fungi and parasites causing infectious process in an individual
- Carry out antimicrobial susceptibility testing on suspected causative agents and to guide clinicians in selecting the best anti-microbial agent for the treatment of patients
- Manage and maintain the Department in the absence of Head of Section
- Validating and signing out of test results in the absence of Head of Section
- Participate in external Quality Assurance Programs (Royal College of Pathologists Australasia and Pacific Paramedical Training Centre)
- Assist the Head of Section in summarizing monthly statistics
- Assist the Head of Section in accumulating epidemiological information on the resistance of microorganisms of public health importance within the community
- Accumulate monthly statistics on multi – resistant organisms
- Officer in charge for department stock
- Carry out daily quality control checks on equipment and checking methods using American Type Culture Control strains
- Assist in compilation of Departments Standard Operating Procedures
- Production, stock taking and quality control testing of culture medias (agar).
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist- Laboratory In Charge
Savusavu Sub Divisional Hospital – Fiji Islands
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Receive, verify, process clinical samples, document and validate and release results
- Prepare monthly statistics in department
- On-call / shift work duties (Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Bank, Serology )
- Daily quality control on laboratory equipment
- Visual and safety management in the Department
- Assist in the compilation of the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures
- Reagents and stock procurement
- Quality and Safety Officer
- Perform complete blood count, coagulation studies, ESR, processing biochemistry samples; perform cross matching, serology screening, AFB smear preparation and reporting, urinalysis
- Sending samples to Divisional lab for processing.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Department of Haematology/ Biochemistry (Core Laboratory) – Labasa Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Receive, verify, process clinical samples, document and validate and release results in LIS (Laboratory Information System)
- Prepare monthly statistics in department
- Blood film reporting
- On-call / shift work duties (Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Bank, Serology and Microbiology)
- Daily quality control on laboratory equipment
- Visual and safety management in the Department
- Participate in External Quality Assurance Programs (Royal College of Pathologists Australasia and Pacific Paramedical Training Centre)
- Assist in the compilation of the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures
- Reagents and stock procurement.
Post - Graduation Work (Internship)
Lautoka Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Microbiology, Immunohematology, Haematology, Biochemistry, Serology, Cytology, Histology, Media Preparation, Tuberculosis Diagnostic Laboratory, Phlebotomy
Education
Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
University of The South Pacific
Fiji12.2009
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology - Medical Laboratory Technology
Fiji School of Medicine
Fiji12.2006
Skills
- Quality Control Testing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Specimen Handling
- Instrument Calibration
- Hematology
Qualifications And Membership
- 2014, Australian Institute of Medical Scientists, Qualification assessed & accredited as a Medical Laboratory Scientists ANZSCO 234611
- 2009, University of the South Pacific, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
- 2006, Fiji School of Medicine, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Resident Status
Australian Citizen
Professional History
I have Tertiary qualifications in Science and Employment experience in a Laboratory setting. My experience extends to roles as a Medical Laboratory Scientist for 15 years. I started my career in the laboratory setting in 2007 in Fiji. Highly meticulous, motivated and a professionally trained Medical Laboratory Scientist with strong background knowledge and refined technical skills and administrative capabilities, with a reputation for completing tasks which are of high quality and in a timely manner.
References
Mr Nabin Paudel, Laboratory Manager, Laverty Pathology, 0481124756 Mrs Vanessa Gunns, Clinical Trial Coordinator, Healius Pathology, 0481616646
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Core laboratory)
Laverty Pathology
08.2018 - Current
Scientific Officer
Laverty Pathology- Strathfield Private Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology)
Lautoka Hospital- Major Western Divisional Hospital, Fiji Islands
01.2016 - 07.2018
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist- Laboratory In Charge
Savusavu Sub Divisional Hospital – Fiji Islands
01.2013 - 12.2015
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Department of Haematology/ Biochemistry (Core Laboratory) – Labasa Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2012
Post - Graduation Work (Internship)
Lautoka Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
University of The South Pacific
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology - Medical Laboratory Technology
Fiji School of Medicine
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