Mehri Ehtiati

Detail-oriented and patient-focused Medical Laboratory Technologist with over 6 years of full-time experience in hospital laboratory services and healthcare accreditation programs. Extensive hands-on background in phlebotomy, patient registration and processing samples across multiple departments including Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine, Urinalysis and Serology. Strong knowledge of quality standards, infection control, and laboratory safety, with Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician certification in Ontario.

Expert in Accreditation at Disease Management Department, Ministry of Health (2022-01 – 2023-12)

Monitored clinical programs in university hospitals to ensure high-quality care delivery and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

• Monitored clinical programs in university hospitals to ensure high-quality care delivery and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Reviewed clinical performance indicators and patient feedback to identify risks and recommend improvement strategies.
• Managed the continuous update, implementation, and compliance auditing of Ministry of Health COVID-19 protocols across all hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.

Expert in Accreditation at Vice-Chancellor in Treatment Affairs, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Conducted regular on-site audits of more than 50 clinics and hospitals to monitor treatment services, infection-control practices, and compliance with national accreditation standards.

• Conducted regular on-site audits of more than 50 clinics and hospitals to monitor treatment services, infection-control practices, and compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Prepared detailed compliance and inspection reports, followed up on corrective action plans, and reported key findings to senior leadership.
• Trained clinical and administrative staff on regulations, patient-safety protocols, documentation standards, and quality-improvement initiatives.

Medical Laboratory Technologist at Grand Hospital, National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) (2017-01 – 2021-12)

Performed comprehensive laboratory services including venipuncture, sample processing, patient registration, and work across multiple laboratory departments.

• Performed venipuncture and capillary blood collection on adult and pediatric patients ensuring correct patient identification, consent, adhered to confidentiality and safety protocols, accurately labeled and transported samples to the appropriate departments.
• Registered patients and laboratory test orders in the Laboratory Information System, verified requisitions and insurance information.
• Prepared, processed, and aliquoted specimens, including centrifugation of blood samples, separation of serum/plasma and distributing samples for automated and manual analysis.
• Manually entered send-out results in the LIS.
• Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and laboratory staff to prioritize STAT samples, communicated urgent issues and maintained efficient workflow.
• Managed blood collection area, prepared phlebotomy schedules, and trained new staff.
• Managed front-desk reception, greeted patients, verified identity, prepared and checked laboratory requisitions, entered patient's information in the LIS.
• Performed ECGs, ensured correct lead placement and artefact-free tracings, and followed escalation protocols when urgent findings were suspected by the clinical team.
• Ensured phlebotomy stations and waiting areas were clean, stocked, and compliant with infection-prevention guidelines, including PPE use, sharps handling, and surface disinfection.
• Worked as a medical laboratory technologist at Hematology, Coagulation and Clinical Chemistry, performed quality control, maintenance and troubleshooting, performed patient testing and escalated critical and abnormal results according to protocols.
• Assisted Microbiology department with plating specimens, setting up cultures and incubation, preparing basic Gram stains, and coordinating send-out tests to reference laboratories.
• Worked at Blood Bank, received and tested specimens, ordered/received/issued blood and blood products.
• Assisted Pathology/Histology with accessioning tissue specimens and labeling containers and cassettes.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences – Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (2013-01 – 2017-12)