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Microbiologist*Communicating vital patient information with health care providers*Performing diagnostic testing for bacterial organisms*Providing antibiotic sensitivities to physicians for the treatment of patients*Running polymerase chain reaction to test for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium difficile*Performing rapid testing for Influenza A and B, Respiratory Synctial Virus and Clostridium difficile*Providing laboratory training to allied health students majoring in Medical Technology and Infectious Disease residents*Assisted in developing clinician/laboratory survey tool which assisted the company to evaluate the dynamics between both departments

Manage ongoing contract relationships and service delivery to clients for multiple accounts Build relationships with clients and serve as the primary point of contact for overall and day-to-day service delivery Effectively communicates and coordinate with internal departments to ensure customer requirements are understood and adequately addressed in company processes and operations Researches and investigates various issues through the utilization of Parllax i, a web based health management tool.Perform and assure accurate testing and implementation of client benefit designParticipates in on-going analytical studies being conducted in conjunction with the various consultants

Conducted statistical analysis on a large dataset utilizing SAS, Epi Info 3.5.3, and Microsoft AccessPresented and communicated the results with individuals within the organizationConducted active surveillance, and documented information on food-borne bacterial and parasitic infections within the state of Connecticut

Generalist in Hematology, Chemistry and Transfusion ServicesWorked in chemistry, hematology, and transfusion services departments in a large inner-city hospitalOperated various laboratory analyzers including the ECI 1, Vitro's 5.1, Coulter-LH 500, and Atlas to determine the presence of normal and abnormal componentsCollected and analyzed blood samples to determine the number of cells, morphology, blood group, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniquesCommunicated patient results with physicians and other healthcare professionals Assisted in the implementation and training of staff members for a new laboratory software

Master Of Public Health (Mph)

Bachelors Of Science, Medical Technology

Bs, Medical Technology

Masters, Public Health

Thesis: The Impact of Acculturation and Gender-Role Expectations on Levels of Distress Experienced in South Asian Indian Women

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