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Jayanthi Jayaraman
Supervising Medical Scientist
Duncraig,Australia
Summary
Experienced Supervising Scientist with a strong management background, offering over 6 years of expertise in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Led teams and provided operational oversight, resulting in efficient and effective implementation of the program. Previously, spent 7 years as a Registered Nurse specializing in Anaesthesia and Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit. Combining clinical knowledge with leadership skills to drive positive impact on healthcare outcomes and patient well-being.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinpath Pathology
Supervising Scientist
09.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Actively monitored all major KPIs of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Project, identify challenges and design strategies
- Collaborate with a team of 7 staff members and assist staff with day-to-day activities in running the lab smoothly
- Supervise and perform administrative duties such as hiring, training and giving orientation to new staff members
- Create work schedules, roster and timesheet
- Attending teleconference meetings with interstate labs
- Involved in lab audits and NATA accreditation
- Participating in Internal and External Quality Program and ensuring staff follows the standard of procedures and adheres to the policy
- Maintenance of the lab equipment and analyzers and monitoring Quality Control
- Pursing ongoing education
Clinpath Pathology
Medical Scientist
01.2010 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Monitor Quality Control and assist lab assistants with start-up of analyzers
- Answer phone calls and emails
- Troubleshoot staff’s enquiries regarding sample registration and advice accordingly
- Perform stock take every month, order supplies and manage inventory
- Attend teleconference meetings monthly with interstate labs
- Participate in Internal and External Quality Control Program
- Participate in NATA Accreditation and other Audits
- Ensure lab staff follow SOP and always adheres to the policy
- Authorize results, check outstanding/ pending list at the end of the day and ensure all results are reported
- Liaise with Supervisor regarding staff rosters and management issues and to cover Supervisor when on leave
- Participate in ongoing education such as giving power point presentations
National University Hospital
Medical Technologist
06.2008 - 03.2010
Job overview
- Performing daily preparation and maintenance on analyzers
- Running quality controls, calibration and troubleshooting minor problems
- Ordering samples into Lab Information System (LIS) labelling, processing and validating results
- Processing urgent samples immediately such as Troponin, ABG, Lactate and Neonatal Bilirubin samples
- Reporting any abnormal laboratory findings to pathologist
National University Hospital
Anesthesia and Recovery Nurse
01.2001 - 06.2008
Job overview
- Assist Anesthetist in General, Regional and Epidural Anesthesia before and after surgery
- Management and documentation of controlled drugs such as Morphine and Fentanyl
- Prime Intravenous drips and Invasive lines for advanced level monitoring e.g
- Arterial and Central Venous lines
- Maintenance of equipment such as Anesthesia Machine, Ventilator, Defibrillator, ECG, Pulse oximeters, Arterial Blood Gas machines and Patient Controlled Anesthesia pumps
- Preparation and dilution of emergency drugs such as Adrenaline, Dopamine
- Care of Post – Operative patients under General Anesthesia
- Monitor patient’s vital signs such as oxygen saturation, ECG, blood pressure and respiration before and after surgery
- Perform airway management efficiently such as doing a jaw thrust and or suctioning if required to open the airway for patients coming out of anesthesia
- Administration of intra – muscular injections for pain relief
- Communicating patient’s outcome to family members and safe handover to the ward nurse
- Work as a team with doctors and nurses for effective patient outcome
Education
Central Queensland University, Hartford Institute
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
12.2007
Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma in Nursing
05.2001
Skills
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Conflict resolution
- Project management
- Critical thinking
- Effective multitasking
- Self-directed and motivated
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Got promoted in 2019 as a Supervising Scientist for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Project.
- Supervised team of 7 staff members
- Met KPIs and got commendations during NATA audits.
- Resolved problems and updated procedures to enhance efficiency.
Certification
- WA Driver's License
- Registered member of Australian Institute of Medical Scientists.
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Supervising Scientist
Clinpath Pathology
09.2019 - Current
Medical Scientist
Clinpath Pathology
01.2010 - 01.2019
Medical Technologist
National University Hospital
06.2008 - 03.2010
Anesthesia and Recovery Nurse
National University Hospital
01.2001 - 06.2008
Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma in Nursing
Central Queensland University, Hartford Institute
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
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