Pooja Shah
Schofields,NSW
Summary
Highly accomplished and intellectually driven Medical Laboratory Technician with extensive expertise in blood bank operations, transfusion medicine, and laboratory diagnostics. Demonstrates advanced proficiency in apheresis collection, ,blood donation, blood compatibility testing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Renowned for exceptional leadership in training and managing multidisciplinary teams, optimising laboratory workflows, and upholding rigorous standards of safety and accuracy. Adept at implementing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the highest quality of patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Performed routine and specialized diagnostic laboratory tests.
- Maintained laboratory equipment through systematic calibration and troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with research teams to advance laboratory methodologies.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Senior Blood Bank Technician
CIMS Hospital
03.2017 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded complex blood compatibility testing, including advanced blood grouping, cross-matching, and antibody identification.
- Led quality control initiatives for blood components and laboratory equipment.
- Managed inventory of blood products and reagents.
- Delivered comprehensive training programmes for new staff.
Blood Bank Technician
Apollo Hospitals
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Executed blood compatibility assessments and component separation procedures.
- Maintained meticulous records of donor samples and blood component inventories.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold the integrity of blood products.
Laboratory Technician
Zydus Hospitals
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Conducted diagnostic testing and equipment maintenance.
- Managed supply chain logistics for laboratory consumables.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Shree P.M.Patel College of Paramedical Science
Anand05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
V.P. & R.P.T.P. Science College
Vallabh Vidyanagar12.2010
Skills
- Advanced blood compatibility testing and transfusion medicine
- Apheresis Expert - Platelet collection
- Needle In- Needle Out expert
- Laboratory quality assurance and regulatory compliance
- Staff training and performance management
- Laboratory workflow optimisation and process improvement
- Inventory management and resource planning
- Equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Safety protocol implementation, Safety compliance
- Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
01.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Blood Bank Technician
CIMS Hospital
03.2017 - 01.2023
Blood Bank Technician
Apollo Hospitals
02.2015 - 10.2016
Laboratory Technician
Zydus Hospitals
06.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
V.P. & R.P.T.P. Science College
Master of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Shree P.M.Patel College of Paramedical Science