Apoorva Ghaisas

Apoorva Ghaisas

Medical Laboratory Technologist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Medical Laboratory Science student at The Michener Institute

  • Education

    • Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences

      2014 - 2016
      Master's degree Medical Technology 88.97%

      M.Sc. Medical Lab Technology

    • McMaster University Continuing Education

      2023 - 2023
      Applied Clinical Research
    • The Michener Institute of Education at UHN

      2024 -
      Medical Laboratory Science
    • University of Central Lancashire

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor's degree Biomedical Science 2.1

      B.Sc. Biomedical Science

  • Experience

    • Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital

      Nov 2016 - Aug 2019
      Medical Laboratory Technologist

      SAMPLE PREPARATION ►Performed sample preparation and nucleic acid extraction from various clinical sample types using variety of advanced lab instrumentation (such as GeneXpert, QIAcube, QIAsymphony, RotorGeneQ, Biofire) and PCR set upREAGENTS & CONTROLS►Prepared and utilized reagents and controls using procedures which are defined by the laboratory or by the manufacturer also monitored and maintained laboratory suppliesINSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE ►Performed instrument maintenance and IQC (Internal Quality Control) and participated in External Quality Control Programs such as CAP, RCPAQSTOCK LEVELS►Maintained the stock levels of the laboratorySOPs►Helped my supervisor to calibrate new tests and SOP protocolsAUDIT►Successfully completed an Audit for the National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration, College of American Pathologists and RCPAQ QUALITATIVE & QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS►Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis for HBV, HCV, HIV, CMV, EBVTESTS►Performed antibiotic sensitivity tests for M. tuberculosis ►Maintained test records and documentations in Laboratory Information System (LIS)►Experienced in specimen preparation, basic and advanced testing, media preparation and maintaining cell cultures►Performed procedures which are required to maintain Quality Indicators set by the laboratoryQUALITY MANAGEMENT ►Performed IQ, OQ and PQ for new equipment►Experienced in lab management and maintaining an aseptic environment Show less

    • Philips Lifeline

      Feb 2020 - Jul 2021
      Personal Response Associate

      ►Communicated with customers in an inbound and outbound capacity with care and urgency►Assessed and prioritizes customer needs (emergency vs. non-emergency) and following appropriate procedures►Troubleshoot Lifeline equipment issues by conducting daily test calls with customers

    • ParaMed Home Health Care

      Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
      Assignment Coordinator

      ► Received new referrals from private or government (LHIN) sources►Determined if referrals can be accepted based on available staffing resources and input form supervisors►Assigned appropriate staff to clients needing care based on a variety of factors including time suggested by clients, staff availability and relevant skill sets►Scheduled new caregivers for preceptorships for additional skills►Built a care schedule that supports continuity of care►Updated employee and client data within a computerized system (Procura)►Appropriately reported complaints and incidents related to staff and clients Show less

    • Bayshore HealthCare

      Oct 2021 - Jan 2023
      Client Services Coordinator

      ► Manage team's daily workflow and follow up to meet deadlines and daily goals► Coordinate the schedule of regulatory care giver (RNs, RPNs and PSW) visits with clients ► Assign on-going caregiver visits based on skill requirements and client's care plan► Maintain consistent communication with the caregiver teams regarding client progress and/or issues or incidents that occur► Streamline processes to increase efficiency of client services

    • Generation Fertility

      Jan 2023 - Aug 2024

      Manage daily tasks of the clinic such as;► Receive referrals from OB-Gyn/Family physicians, online referrals/web requests ► Prioritize the referrals as per doctor's requests► Follow up with patients regarding their requests and introduce them briefly about clinic's policies and procedures ► Create patient charts on eIVF (EMR) with patient's demographic details► Book appointments for patients based on their preference and needs► Follow up with other clinics via fax or email to retrieve previous clinical reports of patients► Make sure patient's file is complete and ready for the consultant to review a day before their scheduled appointment. Show less

      • Laboratory Administrator

        Jul 2023 - Aug 2024
      • Care Coordinator

        Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) - Student/Trainee

      CITI Program
      Mar 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • The Biomedical Research Ethics Tutorial - Student/Trainee

      CITI Program
      Mar 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

      Canadian Red Cross
      Jul 2024