Prashanthi Sai Krishnan
Sydney,Australia
Summary
A passionate Technical Officer in the field of Medical Laboratory Science with 3 plus years of experience in the diagnostic pathology laboratory In Australia. Currently focusing on enhancing and applying skills and knowledge in the field of Medical Microbiology. Short term goal is to become a highly skilled Technical Officer and Long term goal is to become a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Officer
NSW Health
06.2023 - Current
- Triage culture plates of both Satellite and Non-satellite laboratories
- Plate culture reading and reporting according to CLSI guidelines and protocols
- Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (AST) according to CLSI established guidelines and protocols
- Perform Analytical profile index (API) on Neisseria species including Neisseria gonorrhoea and Neisseria meningitidis
- Participate in both National Neisseria Network (NNN) and International Quality Assurance Program
- Perform Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) on Neisseria meningitidis strains to look for the ctrA gene and accurate serotype and alert Public health
- Perform MALDI TOF on all incoming specimens to confirm ID by interpreting MALDI score
- Perform Quality control check of incoming media and antibiotics.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
NSW Health
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Perform pathology tasks associated with specimen receipt, specimen processing and data entry
- Process CSF,Urine, Positive Blood Culture bottle in accordance with documented process,procedure and protocol.
- Perform Gram stain, record results onto LIMS and notifying doctor and to create phone log.
- Perform data entry into the laboratory information systems ensuring a high degree of accuracy in accordance with documented protocols, processes and procedures to ensure tracking and labelling of pathology information and patient data
- Processing all specimen types (Wound and skin swabs, Genitals, Mucocutaneous, Tissues, respiratory and enteric) by inoculating and streaking on to appropriate media plates and incubate under right condition (Aerobic/Anaerobic/CO2)
- Perform quality control of manual and automated Gram stain protocol, Anaerobic cabinets and temperature monitoring using Lab Guard system software
- Perform quality control of all incoming media plates and antibiotics and maintain electronic data using MS excel
- Packaging and transport of pathology specimens to internal and external laboratories
- Liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders including: customers, patients, clinicians and medical practitioners to provide a proactive customer service that supports NSWHP operations.
Medical Laboratory Technician
The Royal Hobart Hospital
12.2018 - 11.2022
- Culture plate reading, colony counting, gram stain,reading and reporting according to established standards and protocols.
- Perform Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (AST) and quality control of antibiotics using CDS method.
- Trained to operate BACT/ALERT VIRTUO, Light Cycler 480II, IRIS Urine machine.
- Divide fresh lymph nodes and other fresh tissues for other departments including Microbiology, Flow Cytometry and Cytogenetics.
- Divide fresh Renal biopsies for Immunohistochemistry and Immunofluorescence
- Sort and Embed Forensic Post-Mortem tissues into blocks for sectioning and H&E Stain
- Assist in taking both Sub amniotic and Subchorionic swab from the Monochorionic-diamniotic twins and Monochorionic twin placenta
- Carry out Non-Conformance procedure for those specimens failed to meet laboratory requirements
- Generate worklists, aliquot labels, slide labels, day book and any other laboratory information as and when required
- Adhere to Laboratory Standards and Guidelines and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Laboratory protocol required in Pathology Laboratory
- Maintain adequate records of functions and results according to Departmental policy
- Perform and to monitor inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used, and places orders for replacements as required
- Centrifuge specimens and to prepare the required number of accurately labelled aliquots
- Prepare specimens for analysis/examination, transport or storage
- Referral of samples to offsite laboratories, both domestically and internationally, for testing.
Healthcare Professional
Department of Health, Tasmania
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Maintain stock levels in the preparation, treatment, and utility rooms, equipment trolleys, and the Stores and Imprest system in accordance with the management/rotation of sterile and non-sterile stock procedures
- Deliver patient meals in accordance with dietary requirements and Food Safety Standards
- Collect and deliver prescriptions, blood and blood products, pathology specimens and other items as required, in accordance with appropriate standards
- Provide orientation and training to new staff members
- Report equipment failures, hazards and or other reportable events to the NUM/ANUM and act as instructed
- This included reporting in Safety and Reporting Learning Systems (SRLS), reporting repairs or maintenance through PULSE, and or Hazard tagging.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Microbiology
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS09.2017
Bachelor's degree, Biotechnology -
St. Joseph's College Of Engineering
India01.2015
Skills
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Specimen Analysis
- AKUNA tracking system
- Equipment Officer
- Triage Specimens
- Quality control check of Culture media and Antibiotics
- Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR)
- MALDI-TOF
- Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing
- Reading and reporting according to CLSI guidelines
- Time Management
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Technical Officer
NSW Health
06.2023 - Current
Medical Laboratory Assistant
NSW Health
11.2022 - 06.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician
The Royal Hobart Hospital
12.2018 - 11.2022
Healthcare Professional
Department of Health, Tasmania
10.2017 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Medical Microbiology
University of Tasmania
Bachelor's degree, Biotechnology -
St. Joseph's College Of Engineering
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