Omer Elgamri
Watford,HRT
Summary
Biomedical Scientist specializing in blood sciences and laboratory informatics. Committed to optimizing patient outcomes through effective training of junior staff and adherence to quality control protocols, ensuring accurate test results and compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Scientist
Watford General hospital
WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE
09.2021 - Current
- Conducted complex laboratory tests on patient samples to diagnose medical conditions.
- Analyzed test results using advanced laboratory equipment and software systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to interpret findings and recommend clinical actions.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and laboratory protocols during procedures.
- Trained junior staff on laboratory techniques and quality control measures.
- Maintained accurate records of test results and equipment maintenance logs.
- Participated in research projects to improve testing methods and optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintained sufficient stock of laboratory supplies for operations. Procured laboratory materials to support daily operations.
- Managed laboratory information management system configurations and updates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline data workflows.
- Provided training and support for end-users on LIMS functionalities.
Medical Scientist
University Hospital Waterford
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed diverse tasks within biochemistry department to support laboratory operations
- Processing urgent and hospital patient samples on the Roche Cobas Lines in a timely manner to ensure TATs are achieved
- Pre-analytical processing of Biochemistry samples to include management of the Roche Modular
- Pre-Analytics (MPA) and off-line centrifugation of urgent blood samples
- Daily Maintenance and setup of the Roche Cobas analytical lines to include c701 chemistry Analyzers and c602 endocrinology analyzers
- Performed calibration and quality control of chemistry and immunology assays to maintain testing standards
- IQC troubleshooting of Chemistry & lmmunology Assays
- Processing EQA samples on the Roche Cobas Lines
- Maintenance of QC /Maintenance and calibration documentation records to meet the requirement of ISO 15189.
- Oversaw multiple functions within haematology section, ensuring accurate test processing and reporting
- Conducted analysis of FBC samples using the Sysmex XN9000.
- Assessed abnormal FBC test results to identify necessary follow-up actions.
- Use of Sysmex EPU middleware for validation of FBC results.
- Use of APEX Laboratory information System for authorization of FBC results.
- Called doctors and wards to communicate critically abnormal test results.
- Performing and reviewing Quality Control results plus analysis of External Quality Assurance samples.
- Logging of patient details and laboratory test requests on APEX
Laboratory Technologist 1
Disease Prevention & Screening Centers - SEHA
09.2009 - 07.2018
- Managerial Duties:
- Supervised junior staff, ensuring compliance with operational rules and policies to maintain departmental standards.
- Notified supervisor of material shortages and approved orders for necessary supplies.
- Technical Duties:
- Delivered laboratory results to physicians following established SOP guidelines.
- Conducted analysis of specimens to determine presence of normal and abnormal components
- Ensuring data capture of lab results onto computer systems
- Operating, calibrating and maintaining lab equipment
- Evaluating collected laboratory data and preparing reports as per protocol
- Ensuring that equipment is used in the correct manner to obtain optimum results and informs Supervisor of equipment malfunction.
- Executed on-call and shift responsibilities, covering weekends and public holidays.
- Quality & Safety Duties:
- Promoted quality in services and implemented continuous quality improvement measures, conducting method evaluations and development per standard policies.
- Followed all safety, health, and quality control protocols and procedures.
- Complied with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection
- Maintaining the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded
- Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures
- Ensuring that SOP (standard operation procedures) and Quality Assurance tests are maintained within all sections
- Recorded all interventions accurately using the specified format.
- Comply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed
- Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status
- Interacting courteously with doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers when answering questions or providing other information
- Education Duties:
- Facilitated training sessions for staff, doctors, and nurses on safe handling of drugs and equipment, administration, and management through teaching and peer review.
- Participating in the orientation and training of new employees
- Ensuring appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or online education units
- Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames
- Worked in UAE
Education
Master of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences (Haematology)
Sudan University
SUDAN01-2017
Higher Diploma - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Alzaiem Alazhari University
SUDAN01-2006
B.Sc. - medical Laboratories Sciences (Majoring Haematology)
Sharg El Niel College
SUDAN01-2002
Skills
- Laboratory equipment and software
- Equipment calibration
- Method development
- Quality control
- Laboratory management
- Data management
- Systems analysis
- Maintenance strategies
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Time management skills
- Relationship building
Registration Bodies
- Permanent Registration in M.O.H. of Sudan, 2004
- Health Authority Abu Dhabi - UAE (HAAD), 2007
- Academy of Clinical science and Laboratory Medicine, 2018
- CORU - Regulating Health & Social Care Professionals, 2020
- HCPC Registration, 2021
Timeline
Biomedical Scientist
Watford General hospital
09.2021 - Current
Medical Scientist
University Hospital Waterford
05.2019 - 07.2020
Laboratory Technologist 1
Disease Prevention & Screening Centers - SEHA
09.2009 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences (Haematology)
Sudan University
Higher Diploma - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Alzaiem Alazhari University
B.Sc. - medical Laboratories Sciences (Majoring Haematology)
Sharg El Niel College