Fousina Ibrahim

Senior Laboratory Technologist with extensive experience in clinical diagnostics and a strong focus on technical and non-technical procedures. Demonstrated success in policy development and team training, ensuring adherence to laboratory safety standards. Expertise in troubleshooting, analytical testing, and electrophoresis techniques, consistently delivering precise results. Proven ability to enhance laboratory efficiency and accuracy through effective problem-solving and leadership skills.

• Date of Birth: 01/03/85
• Nationality: Indian
• Marital Status: Married with 2 children

• Kerala Paramedical Council, 350/MLTst/II
• SCHS Saudi Commission for Health Specialities, 12MT0049707
• HCPC (UK) Health and Care Professions Council, BS083855

• Facilitated instrument setup and area preparation during the section's transition to full automation
• Executed validation of newly installed instruments
• Maintained laboratory equipment by performing routine, weekly, monthly, and as-needed maintenance procedures, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs
• Implement troubleshooting measures for malfunction issues, or as needed
• Perform calibration whenever necessary for the instrument or assay
• Conduct daily internal quality controls (QC) in accordance with CAP standards, promptly detecting QC drift to avert patient impact
• Evaluated QC results through the application of Westgard rules and L-J graphs
• Conducted laboratory tests on patient samples using advanced diagnostic equipment and techniques for clinical chemistry, hormones, vitamins, tumor markers, antibodies, and therapeutic drug monitoring, including cyclosporine and tacrolimus, and disseminated results via the laboratory information system, ensuring notification of critical results, interpreted test results, and determined the need for retesting
• Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances
• Monitored inventory levels of laboratory supplies and materials, and ordered new supplies when necessary
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and laboratory protocols during testing
• Ensured strict adherence to policy during patient results validation upon release in the Laboratory Information System
• Trained new staff on laboratory procedures and equipment usage effectively
• Participated in Point of Care Testing (POCT): service range - blood gases, glucometer, Haemochron (PT), urine dipstick, and pregnancy screening test, rapid COVID screening test, iStat - creatinine, and BhCG, and conducted nurses' orientation on POCT
• Performed analysis of patient samples for electrophoresis and immunofixation (gel and capillary), prepared reagents, and solutions used in testing processes
• Facilitated workshops and conducted training sessions on electrophoresis techniques for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and developed a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation to support training objectives
• Develops and revises Internal Policies and Procedures (IPPs/SOPs) pertinent to assigned responsibilities
• Manage Bio-Rad Unity Real-Time Software dedicated to internal quality control
• Participated in quality assurance programs to improve lab practices and standards, processed proficiency testing (PT) samples, ensured accurate submission of results, and received and reviewed reports while implementing troubleshooting measures as required, and conducted corrective actions to address discrepancies and uphold quality assurance
• Oversaw external quality assurance (College of American Pathologists/CAP and Randox International Quality Assessment Scheme/RIQAS)
• Performs monthly statistics and evaluates key performance indicators in the designated area of responsibility
• Performs verification tasks for the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to maintain high standards of quality in healthcare
• Contributed to initial and continuous laboratory preparation for the first Joint Commission International (JCI), Saudi Central Board of Accreditation for Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), and College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation

• V8 NEXUS (Helena Biosciences)
• SAS 3, SAS 4 (Helena Biosciences)
• COBAS 6000 Modular Analyzer (Roche)
• COBAS C311 (Roche)
• COBAS e 411 (Roche)
• Dimension X-pand plus Chemistry Analyzer (SIEMENS)
• Dimension RXL Max (SIEMENS)
• ADVIA Centaur XPT (SIEMENS)
• Aptio Automation System (SIEMENS)
• Dimension VISTA 1500 (SIEMENS)
• Atellica Solutions (SIEMENS)
• ARCHITECT plus ci8200 (ABBOTT)
• Alinity ci-series (ABBOTT)
• Vidas Biomerieux (ELFA)
• Variant II Hemoglobin Testing System (BIORAD)
• ADVANCED Instruments Multi-Sample Osmometer Model 3900
• ABL 800 FLEX Blood Gas Analyzer (Radiometer)

• Certificate of Appreciation for Medical Laboratory Update Symposium and Workshop, 02/01/19, King Abdullah Medical City
• Siemens Atellica Solutions User Training, 04/01/21
• Abbott Alinity ci series User Training, 12/01/20
• Siemens Aptio Automation Analyzer User Training, 01/01/18
• Centralink Data Management System User Training, 01/01/18
• Siemens Dimension VISTA 1500 Chemistry Analyzer User Training, 01/01/18
• Helena Biosciences SAS3 & SAS4 Clinical Gel Electrophoresis Application Training, 02/01/17
• Siemens ADV1A Centaur XPT Immunoassay Analyzer User Training, 01/01/16
• Helena Biosciences Capillary Electrophoresis System V8 Nexus, 11/01/15
• Siemens Dimension RXL Max Chemistry Analyzer User Training, 08/01/14
• Siemens Dimension X-pand plus Chemistry Analyzer User Training, 08/01/14
• Radiometer Blood Gas Analyzer model ABL 800 Operation Training, 09/01/12

• MEDLAB MIDDLE EAST: 17th Annual Laboratory Management and Medicine Conference, 02/01/18, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Second Conference of Saudi Society of Transfusion Medicine, 12/01/14

• Basic Life Support Provider Course
• Fire & Safety and HAZMAT Spill Management

• Mr. Sanish S, Director of Quality Operations, S Path Labs and Scans, Anjumana Rd, Edappally, Kochi, Ernakulam 682024, Kerala, India, +91 9495870372, sanish@spathlabs.com
• Mr. Hani Awadh Alsubhi, Clinical Chemistry and Hormones Section Supervisor, King Abdullah Medical City, P.O. Box 57657, Makkah Mukarramah, 21955, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, +966 503518797 Extn: 11565, Alsubhi.H@kamc.med.sa
• Mrs. Fauzia A. Aleshari, Laboratory Quality and Safety Section Head, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, P.O. Box 57657, Makkah Mukarramah, 21955, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, +966 555758579 Extn: 11516, Aleshari.f@kamc.med.sa
• Dr. Aleyamma Joseph, MBBS, MO, Chief Coordinator, Laboratory Medicine, Kerala Institute of Medical Science (KIMS), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695029, India, +91 471 3041246
• Mr. Harish I. P., Quality In-Charge of Laboratory Medicine, Kerala Institute of Medical Science (KIMS), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695029, India, +91 9947107190
• Mr. Karthik Chandran, manager, human resources, KIMS Health Hospital, Trivandrum, India, +91 7736226953, Karthik.c@kimsglobal.com