Rathod Dharmu

Experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist and Lab Manager with 10 years of progressive experience in hospital-based and reference diagnostic laboratories. Proven expertise in routine diagnostics lab & histopathology department, laboratory administration, quality management, NABL accreditation, internal audits, cost optimization, and team leadership. Certified in Lean Six Sigma, QMS, BLS & ACLS, with strong exposure to international laboratory standards (NABL, CAP, ISO).

Adept at managing end-to-end laboratory operations while ensuring accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and patient safety.

Lab Manager (Routine Diagnostic Lab & Histopathology) at Unicare Diagnostic Centre (2023-01 – Present)

Managing complete laboratory operations including routine diagnostic lab, histopathology & cytology department. Leading and supervising a team of 10-15 laboratory staffs.

• Managing complete laboratory operations including routine diagnostic lab, histopathology & cytology department
• Leading and supervising a team of 10-15 laboratory staffs
• Ensuring compliance with NABL standards, SOPs, QC, QA, and safety protocols
• Overseeing specimen processing, testing, validation, and timely reporting
• Conducting internal audits, documentation review, and corrective actions
• Implemented cost-cutting measures without compromising quality
• Training newly joined technicians on technical procedures, safety, and quality systems
• Coordinating with clinicians and management for smooth lab functioning

Senior Medical Laboratory Technician (Lab-In charge) at Apollo Diagnostics (AHLL) (2021-01 – 2023-12)

In-charge of daily laboratory operations across multiple sections. Ensured accuracy, turnaround time (TAT), and regulatory compliance.

• In-charge of daily laboratory operations across multiple sections
• Ensured accuracy, turnaround time (TAT), and regulatory compliance
• Supervised staff scheduling, workflow optimization, and QC monitoring
• Supported NABL documentation and audit readiness
• Maintained equipment, reagent inventory, and vendor coordination

Medical Laboratory Technician (Histopathology) at Elbit Medical Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd (2019-01 – 2021-12)

Hands-on experience in histopathology processing, embedding, microtomy, staining. Worked in routine diagnostic sections with strict adherence to SOPs.

• Hands-on experience in histopathology processing, embedding, microtomy, staining
• Worked in routine diagnostic sections with strict adherence to SOPs
• Maintained quality records and supported reporting accuracy

Medical Laboratory Technician at Dr. Sunny Medical Center (2018-01 – 2019-12)

Performed routine diagnostic tests and sample handling. Followed laboratory safety and quality standards.

• Performed routine diagnostic tests and sample handling
• Followed laboratory safety and quality standards

Medical Laboratory Technician at Siskin Health & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd (2016-01 – 2018-12)

Initial exposure to diagnostic lab operations. Assisted in multiple sections and gained strong technical foundation.

• Initial exposure to diagnostic lab operations
• Assisted in multiple sections and gained strong technical foundation

DMLT in Medical Laboratory Technologist – Paramedical Board Bengaluru (PMB), Govt of Karnataka

Diploma in Lab Technician – ICPEM, Bengaluru

Certification in Blood Bank Technician – Apollo Medskills, Bengaluru

Diploma in Fire & Safety – Bright Technical Institute, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)

Senior Secondary Examination in PCMB – BOSSE (Govt of Sikkim)

SSLC in 10th Standard – MDRS, KSSEB, Bengaluru (Govt of Karnataka)