1. Summary of Qualifications
Knowledge and experience in performing high-complexity, moderate-complexity and waived chemical, biological,
immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests
Recent experience in preparation for COLA inspection and achieving COLA accreditation for the ER lab
Recent experience of supervising a free-standing ER lab within the scope of laboratory policies and procedures,
contributing to positive outcomes and meeting the visionand cultural expectations of the organization by
exhibiting professional behavior and integrity.
Recognized for excellent communication skills, good organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately.
Highly resourceful, independent, punctual, team player, ardent and detail oriented.
Education
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science Graduation date: DEC 2012
Current cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.0 (Honors)
University Of North Texas, Denton, Texas.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Graduation date: AUG 2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.455/4.0
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Biology Graduation date: AUG 2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.455/4.0
Dean’s List: Spring 2011
Dean’s List: Fall 2010
Dean’s List: Spring 2008
President’s List: Fall 2007
Certification and State Licenses
MLS (ASCP)cm certified
Clinical Laboratory Technologist – State of Florida License
Computer Skills
Applications: SOFT, Sunquest LIS, Cerner
Operating Systems: Windows 95 / 98 / 2000, 2007, XP, Vista, Mac OS Leopard and Snow Leopard.
Software: Adobe Design Premium, Read Iris, Microsoft Visual Studio, MS Office Suite
Work Experience
Medical Technologist Houston Methodist- Emergency Care Center Cinco Ranch Apr’15-present
⦁ Function as the sole technical consultant and laboratory expert at the Houston Methodist Emergency Care
Center at Cinco Ranch
⦁ Competent in the performance and validation of all laboratory testing while assuring that quality control data
generated is appropriate to the complexity of reported tests
⦁ Knowledgeable of all policies, procedures, protocols which are essential to the timeliness of results
reported
⦁ Train the nursing staff and radiology techs in laboratory testing, manual patient reporting and daily
laboratory quality control and maintenance within the scope of laboratory standard operating procedures
⦁ Maintain COLA standards by documenting laboratory training for all nursing staff and radiology
personnel.
Manat Afsana Hamid
5210 Lotus Canyon Ct.
Richmond, TX 77407
Cell: 940-368-6704
Email: manatafsana@gmail.com
Email: manathamid@my.unt.edu
2. ⦁ Initiate and evaluate semi-annual and annual competency on all nursing staff and radiology personnel
trained in laboratory testing and reporting
⦁ Participate in the performance and submission of American Proficiency Institute’s proficiency testing
program
⦁ Perform daily, weekly, monthly quality control, quality assurance, calibration verification,
correlation studies and parallel testing
⦁ Adhere to COLA standards and gather data to prepare monthly Quality Indicators spreadsheets for
pathologist’s review
⦁ Perform quality reviews on all patient reports and take corrective action as and when necessary
⦁ Adhere to CLIA and CAP Guidelines during development and validation of new assays or procedures
⦁ Maintain competency in computer functions and keep abreast of technological advancement through
continuing education programs
⦁ Manage all customer services interactions with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and
addressing the demands of all clients both internal and external
Medical Technologist II Mayo Clinic Apr’13 – Apr’15
Function as the Key Operator for Grifols Triturus analyzers; responsible for performing and evaluating
reagent kit lot to lot correlations, making and evaluating in-house pooled controls for specific tests.
Responsibility includes performing instrument cross checks, CAP surveys, performing tests as per SOP,
performing daily, weekly maintenance
Current project includes validating the CCP Ab test on the Grifols Triturus analyzers for the Chemistry
department
Further experience in instrumentation/automation: SPIFE Electrophoresis analyzer, SEBIA Hydrasis
analyzer, Siemens Dade Behring, UniCel DxI Immunoassay analyzer, Biorad PhD and Bioplex 2000 analyzer,
Grifols Triturus analyzer
Liver Transplant Lab Technologist
Perform STAT chemistry and hematology assays to support surgical team with accurate patient results during
liver transplant surgery
Perform quality control, troubleshoot instruments, report accurate patient results using Haemonetics TEG
5000 analyzer, STAT profile pHOx analyzer and Coulter Ac-T diff 2 Hematology analyzer
On-call technologist for various shifts as per schedule requirements
Student Trainee UT Southwestern University Hospital—St.Paul June ’12-Nov ‘12
Performed laboratory procedures according to laboratory SOP pertaining to chemistry, hematology,
coagulation, special coagulation, special chemistry, immunology/serology, immunohematology,
microbiology, mycology, AFB
Experience in instrumentation/automation: Beckman Coulter Cellular Analysis System, BCS XP- Siemens,
PFA-100 (Dade Behring), START-Diagnostica Stago, Beckman Coulter UniCel DxH 800, Sysmex UF 1000i,
Clinitek Atlas-Siemens, Galileo Immunohematology Analyzer, VersaTREK, MicroScan
Knowledge of instrument maintenance, required daily, weekly and monthly quality control procedures
Substantial knowledge in troubleshooting to provide accurate patient results
Lead CSR Willis 24hr General Access Lab (UNT) Jan ’08 – Aug’11
Supervised the lab and lead a team of 16 lab workers to enforce lab policies in the school computer
laboratories
Provided technological assistance to ensure consistency and continuity in lab sessions
Assisted patrons in the use of software applications, web-based searches, different aspects of Internet and use
of communication software in support of student/faculty curriculum needs
Helped troubleshoot software and hardware issues in addition to maintaining workstations and printers
Awards and Recognition
3. Fannie Haley Award for Medical Technology (University Honors Day, April 2009) -Department of Biological
Sciences, UNT
Outstanding Student Assistant Award, 2008-2009- Library, UNT
Soaring Eagle Award for good performance in work place, 2009 – Computer Lab, UNT
Team Work Award for strong team attitude, 2009 – Computer Lab, UNT
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of good citizenship, 2008– Computer Lab, UNT