Arifa Sheikdawood Parveen

Sep 2021-Oct2021

Phlebotomist

• Increased single stick success and maintained a draw rate of 50+ patients per hour by using efficient and painless techniques.
• Utilized vaccum tube methods to draw blood from veins through dermal puncture.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations for labeling, handling, and storage of specimens, contributing to a safe laboratory environment.
• Oct 2021-July 2022
• Histopathologist and cytologist( Dept.of pathology SRMC)
• Processed patient specimens using Sri Ramachandra Medical Center laboratory protocols.
• Conducted microscopic examinations of cellular samples.
• Performed fine-needle aspiration biopsy to assist pathologists.
• Applied special staining techniques to differentiate cells and cell components.
• Collaborated with pathologists to further examine abnormal cell structures and support diagnostic efforts.
• Maintained accurate records of cytology specimens and results.
• Participated in clinical trials related to new treatments or diagnostic methods for cancerous cells.
• Provided instruction to students about proper techniques used in performing cytological and histology examinations.
• Prepared slides for analysis using various staining techniques such as Papanicolaou stain, thin prep and sure path(LBC)
• Performed microscopic examination of smears, cell blocks and tissue sections to diagnose diseases and handling bodily fluids with care like peritoneal fluid ascetic fluid CSF plural effusion etc.
• Performed bone marrow biopsies and molecular testing like JAK 2 mutation.
• Executed quality control procedures on laboratory equipment and reagents to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Adhered to all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials such as chemicals, biological agents, radioactive substances.
• Assisted pathologists with complex cases requiring additional expertise or interpretation like EBUS .
• Managed inventory levels of laboratory supplies, facilitating timely ordering and availability for ongoing laboratory operations.
• Communicated specimen issues to team members and pathologists promptly.
• Performed Immuno histochemistry and immuno fluorescent in renal patients.
• Followed employer laboratory quality checks and infection control procedures.
• Maintained and calibrate instruments microscopes, stains, and lab supplies for daily cytology work.