1. RITESH SHAH
80-Reichert Court
Milton, Ontario, L9T 8R7
Home Phone: 289-232-3758
E-mail: riteshah79@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
• To pursue a career as Medical Laboratory Technologist, utilize my communication,
problem solving and decision making skills in a professional position that offers
development and increasing levels of responsibility.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Current Registered with CMLTO
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills with positive attitude and
eager to know new ideas and accept challenges
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team
• Ability to carrying out a diverse range of work activities
• Ensuring all duties and responsibilities are prioritized and handled with accuracy and
efficiency providing quality results
• Perform, interpret and release results following Policies and Procedures as documented
• Perform assigned diagnostic testing including Quality Control, Quality Assurance,
equipment maintenance, proficiency testing, Quality Management, following SOPs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Experience in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Access
• Positive attitude, adaptability, self sufficient, trustworthy, committed to excellence
• Ability to solve problem and work effectively under pressure
• Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills and team member
• Skilled in troubleshooting and maintenance of technical equipment
• Knowledge of WHMIS and laboratory safety protocol
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hamilton Health Science (McMaster Children Hospital) May 2016- Present
Anatomical Pathology Department
Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Operate and Maintain Auto processor, Embedding Console system, Microtome (Manual
and Automatic), Cryostat, Auto stainers (H&E), and Cover slipper.
• Matching specimen with the patient information and performing Tissue Processing,
Embedding & Microtome (Tissue Cutting) of Surgical as well as Autopsy specimens.
• Manually perform different kind of special stain on Kidney Profile, Bone marrow Profile,
Liver profile, Connective tissue, and all Carbohydrate Stains.
• Operate Cryostat for Frozen section of all kind of Biopsy.
• Perform Lymphoma Protocol for Lymph node Biopsy
William Osler Hospital (Brampton Civic Hospital) Dec 2015-April 2016
Anatomical Pathology Department
Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Operate and Maintain Auto processor, Embedding Console system, Microtome (Manual
and Automatic), Cryostat, Auto stainers (H&E), and Cover slipper.
• Identify incidents, non-conformance and Participate in corrective action.
• Stay informed and complies with all safety regulations
2. • Operate of Laboratory Information System(LIS) like MEDITECH, LABLION & COPATH
LIFELABS Medical Laboratories, Toronto, Canada Dec 2013 –April 2016
Histology Department
Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Ensuring sample identification is correct and specimen requirement are met according to
established procedure and investigate missing sample
• Matching specimen with the patient information and performing Grossing, Tissue
Processing, Embedding & Microtome (Tissue Cutting) of different kind of specimens.
• Perform Routine stain like H&E and Giemsa for H. Pylori on LEICA Auto Analyzer
• Perform Special stain manually as well as on DAKO Auto analyzer.
CML Health Care, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 – Nov 2013
Microbiology Department
Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Handling and processing Microbiological specimen for routine culture
• Wet-Mount preparation for Yeast and Trichomonas Vaginalis
• Knowledge of “KIESTRA” Fully Automation for culture of Microbiological Specimen
• Identification of Streptococcal Infection from Throat Culture
• Perform Fecal Occult Blood Test(FOBT) on patient’s stool sample
• Perform Urine Microscopic examination on URISED Auto analyzer
• Record, interpret and approve test results in a timely manner
CML Health Care, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Nov 2010
Biochemistry Department
Medical Laboratory Assistant- II
• Performed daily maintenance, calibration and Quality Control of Instruments
• Record of all Quality Control data and weekly review of Quality Control Chart
• Performed all routine Biochemical tests on LX 20 analyzer
• Performed HBA1C Biochemical tests on TOSHO analyzer
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), Surat, India July 2000 - June 2007
Senior Tuberculosis Laboratory Supervisor (STLS)
• Supervised and trained Laboratory Technicians
• Maintained Quality control of sputum AFB positive and negative slide
• Prepared and maintained the reagent for sputum AFB microscopy
• Participated in training, educational and safety program
Vitrag Clinical Laboratory, Surat, Gujarat, India July 1999 - June2007
Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Collection of Blood Sample by vein puncture and capillary techniques(Phlebotomy)
• Executed and analyzed tests in the areas including Clinical Chemistry, Hematology,
Histology, Serology, Immunology and Microbiology
• Examined blood film for differential WBC count and RBC morphology
• Analyzed Serological tests like HIV, HBsAg, VDRL, RA, CRP, ASO, Widal test
• Prepared testing culture media, stains, and reagents for Microbiological assay
• Examined slides of Gram stain and AFB stain for the detection of microbial agents
• Performed routine examination of CSF, semen, stool, sputum and other body fluids
• Performed blood grouping and typing, cross match, bleeding time and clotting time
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. with Microbiology) Aug 1996 - Apr 1998
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Lab Technology(DMLT) Sep 1998 - June 1999
3. • Certificate of skill in Medical Transcription(MT) Dec2000 - May 2001
REFERENCES
• Available Upon Request