Arpitha Mariya Prince Puthenpurayil
Summary
Experienced laboratory professional skilled in validating specialist investigations and ensuring accurate results entry onto LIMS. Proficient in Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Immunology, conducting diagnostic investigations compliant with UKAS and MHRA standards. Committed to delivering accurate, timely and clinically relevant diagnostic results to support patient pathways and enhance service delivery. Adept at troubleshooting analyser performance, investigating QC failures, and ensuring safe handling of infectious and hazardous materials. Contributes to audit, risk management, governance processes, stock and reagent management, and liaises effectively with clinical teams regarding test appropriateness and turnaround times. Contributes to quality assurance programmes and clinical governance, while effectively managing audits, risk, and reagent supplies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Biomedical Scientist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool, Lancashire
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted rigorous laboratory tests for accurate patient diagnosis.
- Utilised Quality Management System to measure the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations, taking prompt corrective action to ensure quality standards were met.
- Facilitated communication between pathologists and technicians, enhancing workflow efficiency in the lab.
- Coordinated with medical staff to optimise patient care delivery.
- Handled sensitive patient information with utmost confidentiality, adhering strictly to GDPR laws.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during lab operations.
- Updated and maintained documentation of laboratory procedures, ensuring process transparency and compliance.
- Improved test reliability by maintaining strict quality control standards in the lab.
Medical laboratory assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool, Lancashire
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Processed and prepared patient samples for timely diagnostic testing
- Maintained specimen integrity with precise data entry
- Assisted BMS staff in routine and urgent testing
- Supported efficient laboratory workflow by adhering to SOPs
- Ensured quality standards were met in service delivery processes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 09.2018 - 07.2021
Skills
- Perform and validate specialist investigations in accordance with departmental SOPs
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of results onto LIMS
- Participate in clinical validation of laboratory reports
- Perform blood film morphology and support antibody identification
- Maintain compliance with UKAS and MHRA standards
- Participate in IQC and EQA programmes
- Troubleshoot analyser performance and investigate QC failures
- Ensure safe handling of infectious and hazardous materials
- Contribute to audit, risk management and governance processes
- Liaise with clinical teams regarding test appropriateness and turnaround times
Certification
- HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist
- Completed IBMS Registration Training Portfolio
- Progressing competency development aligned to IBMS Specialist Portfolio
- Actively engaged in Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Biomedical Scientist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
01.2023 - Current
Medical laboratory assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Northumbria University
09.2018 - 07.2021