Ketki Waghambare
Manchester,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven laboratory professional with over 2.5 years of hands-on experience in phlebotomy, specimen handling, and clinical diagnostic testing. Proficient in operating automated analyzers (including Mindray, Maglumi, Trivitron systems) and maintaining rigorous quality control standards to ensure accurate and reliable results. Recognized for delivering compassionate patient care, effective communication, and supporting clinicians with timely diagnostics. Demonstrates strong time management, problem-solving, and inventory coordination skills in fast-paced laboratory settings. Eager to contribute clinical expertise, precision, and professionalism to a dynamic healthcare team focused on excellence in patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Laboratory technician
Gurmeet Imaging
Mumbai
2023.12 - 2024.06
- Worked on an automated analyzer such as Mindray BC 5150, Maglumi-800, Trivitron Nano H5
- Exhibited excellent attention to detail whilst documenting findings, thus improving clarity in reports.
- Collaborated proactively with team members, fostering a harmonious work environment.
- Adhered strictly to quality control standards for reliable test outcomes.
- Monitored laboratory supplies, reordering stock to meet operational needs.
- Assisted in onboarding and training of new lab personnel, promoting adherence to SOPs and quality standards.
Laboratory intern
MGM Hospital
Mumbai
2021.10 - 2022.09
- Acquired comprehensive phlebotomy technique and followed pre-analytical procedure strictly.
- Assisted and observed advanced analyzer such as Beckman Coulter AU480, Gem Premier 3000, Sysmex XP-300, and Sysmex XN-1000.
- Handled other clinical sample such as urine, sputum and other body fluid and performed analysis
- Observed and helped with documentation before the Nabl audit
- Participate in blood camps and helped in labelling and handling of the blood bags.
- performed blood grouping, ICT, DCT, and Cross-matching and dispatching blood bag with proper documentation
- Performed AFB, HPE, PAP, etc stainings and learned about microscopy investigation.
- provided assistance to patient on pre-test and post-test procedure, also addressing their other concerns.
- Helped during the COVID-19 pandemic by collecting and handling patient samples and working in the COVID ICU ward, while following safety rules and supporting patient care.
Laboratory intern
B.A.R.C Hospital
Mumbai
2018.11 - 2019.04
- Assisted in venipuncture blood collection, ensuring patient comfort and following aseptic technique.
- observed operating of analyzers and helped in sample preparation before the testing.
- Assisted in the analysis of urine, stool, and other bodily fluids following routine screening procedures.
- observed sample preparation, staining and slide review process for tissue and cellular evaluation.
- observed and helped in culture testing, gram staining and learned basics of pathogen identification.
- learned about blood grouping, cross- matching and blood storage protcols.
Education
Master of Science - leadership and management for healthcare Practice
University of Salford
Salford 2024.09 -
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
MGM Institute of Health Sciences
India 2019.08 - 2022.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Medical Laboratory Technology
S.N.D.T University
India /2016 - /2019
Skills
- Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection
- Operation of Automated Analyzers
- Quality Control
- Patient care & communication
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Time management
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi
Native
Timeline
Master of Science - leadership and management for healthcare Practice
University of Salford
2024.09 -
Laboratory technician
Gurmeet Imaging
2023.12 - 2024.06
Laboratory intern
MGM Hospital
2021.10 - 2022.09
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
MGM Institute of Health Sciences
2019.08 - 2022.09
Laboratory intern
B.A.R.C Hospital
2018.11 - 2019.04
Diploma of Higher Education - Medical Laboratory Technology
S.N.D.T University
/2016 - /2019