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Drashti Patel

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Summary

Qualified MLA experienced in medical laboratory specimen handling and analysis. Careful to follow procedures and detailed in preparing reports for clinicians. Reliable in maintaining and calibrating equipment. Pathology lab professional knowledgeable about common and specialised tests. Diligent about procedure and equipment maintenance. Organised recordkeeper with good multitasking abilities. Hard-working with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Medical laboratory assistant

HSL
London
05.2023 - Current
  • Recorded all data and results accurately and responsibly.
  • Applied safety procedures and wore protective gear in laboratory.
  • Followed procedures for safe storing, using and disposing of chemical products.
  • Maintained clean, organised laboratory workspace to comply with hygiene and safety standards.
  • Analysed chemical and biological specimens with precision for accurate results.
  • Set up and maintained laboratory equipment to prevent damage and proper functioning.
  • Unpacked, scanned and processed high volume of incoming samples, identifying and addressing errors.
  • Reviewed incoming biological samples for correct labelling, registration and patient information.
  • Followed quality control procedures to maintain sample integrity.
  • Assisted with infection control through social distancing and PPE wearing.
  • Trained new member of staff in collating and block check area as a lead of the section.
  • Assisted consultants in specimen dissection.
  • Have experience in all the areas of histopathology as MLA.(specimen reception,cut up assist,sorting blocks,collating and block check,machines and chemical reagents)


Hospital porter

Guys and St Thomas' Hospital
London
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Employed manual handling knowledge to lift, turn and move patients safely.
  • Securely and professionally transported drugs between main store, pharmacy and relevant wards.
  • Performed routine clinical procedures quickly and safely.
  • Worked flexibly to meet round-the-clock service needs of busy hospital departments.
  • Operated hospital beds, trollies, portering chairs and wheelchairs in line with hospital policies and correct manual handling techniques.
  • Distributed medical devices to relevant departments according to order details.

Customer service representative

McDonald's
London
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Shared informational brochures and details about policies to help guests make decisions.
  • Participated in regular training to maintain up-to-date knowledge on company products and policies.
  • Offered current, accurate advice on optional solutions for concerns.
  • Recorded information about inquiries and complaints within internal database.
  • Provided warm, positive customer care from arrival to departure, encouraging return visits and repeat spending.
  • Boosted monthly sales revenue by skilfully promoting diverse product and service options.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
09.2020 - 08.2023

Skills

  • Tissue recognition
  • Data entry
  • Clinical waste disposal
  • Policy and procedure compliance
  • Safe waste disposal
  • Specimen storage
  • Microsoft Office
  • Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
  • Sample handling
  • Sample receipting
  • Specimen management
  • Specimen related troubleshooting
  • Multilingual
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Team building
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Medical laboratory assistant - HSL
05.2023 - Current
Hospital porter - Guys and St Thomas' Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2024
Customer service representative - McDonald's
08.2021 - 02.2022
University of Hertfordshire - Bachelor of Science, BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
09.2020 - 08.2023

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