Geetha Khimavath

I received my postgraduate (MD Biochemistry) medical training at Kempegowda institute of medical sciences Bangalore, one of the Reputed medical Institutes of India. I have joined Amara Hospital Tirupati as consultant Biochemist, in the Month of March 2019. It’s a start up and first corporate Hospital in the aforementioned location. In my capacity I have set up laboratory, I would like to mention the work that I have carried out in this due period: • Set up laboratory analysers varying from chemistry, Integrated Chemistry, cell counter analyser, urine analysis analyser, ABG analyser, coagulation and ESR, electrolytes analyser and analyser based on nephelometry method. • For the abovementioned List of analysers, I had discussion with the vendors of all the analysers across South India. In this discussion I had my points on Mode of analyser whether it is automated /semi, throughput, dry /wet chemistry, technical specification, reagent consumption, minimum amount of volume load for upgradation of analyser module, Linearity, method of assessment, Analytical reference range…etc. • Quality control material and the levels of controls, if it is trilevel or bilevel or single control. • I had discussion with Randox for EQAS and had an understanding how the program is running across and steps to be a membership lab for the same. • Prepared SOPs for the Analysers and the instrument • Prepared laboratory manual for Phlebotomy • Worked in close association with BD Vacutainers for procurement of quality vacutainers for performing Phlebotomy procedures • Arranged Demo for the same by BD vacutainers • Set Up phlebotomy work station. • Prepared LIMS (Laboratory information management system) • Set up protocols for in house laboratory quality control. • Maintenance of Registers and raising the indent for consumables. • Protocols for Biomedical waste management. • Have worked on Logistics / Tariffs/ Referral lab tests/packages. • Have developed protocols for Hematology analysers, serology tests, clinical pathology related tests, OT swab collections, • Monitored the training and installation of analysers. • Performed clinical validation of lab test results. 5 • I have good communication, organising, developing protocol and review skills. • Carried out and accomplished humungous task of Occupational health checks of 12000 employees • Humain Health- I have joined as consultant Biochemist and Incharge of Biochemistry on 23 December 2019. • As it is NABL accredited Lab – Quality was main tool for functionality in department • Daily 2 levels of internal quality controls from Biorad, inspection of Lj charts of all the parameters, machine maintenance, temperature, serum sample integrity etc..on day to day basis. • EQAS program with Biorad and CMC vellore – verification of EQAS results and take a note of outliers if any. • Interlaboratory comparison for parameters which doesn’t cover quality program with SRL and Metropolis Diagnostics. • Accepted ILC samples from Aster Hospital. • Have participated as INTERNAL AUDITOR in the Lab as a part of NABL protocol. • Weekly review meeting of Lab to know the shortcomings and overall performance of Dept. • I have commendable experience of handling complete Biochemistry dept with routine, immunochemistry and high-end tests like MATERNAL MARKERS. • As a part of job has handled query clarification from consultant physicians, patients and clients. • I Have done educative videos as a part of Humain health initiative to reach out on various health related issues. • I Have an understanding of varied analysers automated to semi -automated and worked in close association with SIEMENS Analyser. • Software like PRISCA and LIFECELL for MATERNAL Markers. • All the required documentation and SOPS concerned to Biochemistry in accordance to NABL. • I was NABL Authorised signatory of all Biochemistry Reports. • Strict TAT was followed. • Communicating to the clients in case of delay. • Scrutiny of HIL samples. • Conducting Seminars for benefit of technical staff to empower them with new updates. • Proactive for her: Joined as consultant Biochemist for Teleconsultation of Diagnostic tests pertained to women. • Curated panels for the business set up • Participated in business strategy • Done more than 1000 teleconsultation related to menstrual, hormonal wellness of women health. • Delivered webinar’s with MNCs related to hormonal health of women. 6 TEACHING EXPERIENCE I worked as a tutor in Biochemistry. During my residency in Biochemistry, I opted to work as a tutor also and conducted lectures and practical’s in Biochemistry for Medical, Dental, Physiotherapy and other Allied Health students in Bangalore. In my one-year experience at RVS institute of medical science I conducted many lectures, tutorials, small group discussions and practical classes for Medical and allied courses.

MD THESIS My dissertation for the award of Doctorate of Medicine (Biochemistry.) was “A comparative study of serum C-Reactiveprotein, UricAcid, Calcium and Albumin in Active and Remission Phase in Psoriasis Patient” The project was undertaken over a period of 1 year and 6months February 2015 to July2016. The study involved an audit of 100 patients with psoriatic lesions Kempegowda institute of medical science Bangalore.

PUBLICATION: Khimavath G, Kumar A S A, Krishna S, Kumar A. Assessment of serum levels of ascorbic acid and malondialdehyde asoxidative stress marker in patients with oral lichen planus. Int J Clin Biochem Res 2020;7(4):437-440.

TRAINING: *1. Quality management systems and Internal Audit in Medical Labs as per ISO 15189:2012” *2. Internal Quality Controls & External Quality Assurance in Clinical Labs *3. Six Sigma in Clinical Labs *4. “Training on Molecular techniques in Clinical laboratory” *5."Quality management systems and Internal Audit in Medical Labs as per ISO 15189:2022” *6."Clinical Audit-CAHO" *7.Quality tools and Technique

 My dissertation for the award of Doctorate of Medicine (Biochemistry.) was “A  comparative study of serum C-Reactiveprotein, UricAcid, Calcium and Albumin in Active  and Remission Phase in Psoriasis Patient” The project was undertaken over a period of 1 year and 6months February 2015 to  July2016. The study involved an audit of 100 patients with psoriatic lesions Kempegowda  institute of medical science Bangalore.

 PUBLICATION: Khimavath G, Kumar A S A, Krishna S, Kumar A. Assessment of serum levels of ascorbic  acid and malondialdehyde asoxidative stress marker in patients with oral lichen planus. Int  J Clin Biochem Res 2020;7(4):437-440