Mitra Afshani
Foreign Medical Graduate with over 10 years of clinical and academic medicine experience
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Foreign Medical Graduate with over 10 years of clinical and academic medicine experience and 3 years of hands-on work as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in CAP/CLIA-accredited hospital laboratories (Weiss Memorial Hospital and West Suburban Medical Center). Skilled in Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine, Body Fluids, and Microbiology. Experienced with laboratory information systems, quality assurance, quality control, and compliance.
Seeking to contribute advanced clinical knowledge and technical expertise in a Clinical Laboratory Technologist role.
Experience
Medical Laboratory Technologist - Weiss Memorial Hospital & West Suburban Medical Center - Chicago, IL
(2022-06 - 2025-08)
- Hematology & Body Fluids: CBC/differentials, body fluid counts, coagulation testing (PT/INR, PTT, fibrinogen, D-dimer). Operated Sysmex 2000/3000 and ACL TOP with calibration, QC, troubleshooting.
- Chemistry: Performed BMP, CMP, BNP, Troponin, Ferritin, Iron panel, osmolality, ABG, hormones, therapeutic drug monitoring & toxicity, Rapid HIV-1/2 antibody test. Operated Abbott Architect & ABL analyzers.
- Blood Bank: ABO/Rh typing, antibody screens/ID, weak D, Rhogam preparation, cord blood typing. Used ECHO Galileo (automated QC, antibody detection), performed manual antibody screens (gel cards), verified Red Cross blood products, thawed/released plasma, monitored refrigerators/freezers, performed daily manual QC for reagents.
- Microbiology: Wet mounts, Monospot, rapid antigen tests, PCR (COVID-19, Influenza A/B, RSV, Strep A, C. difficile).
- Reported/documented critical values, ensured CAP/CLIA compliance, assisted in specimen processing.
Lecturer – Human Physiology - Saba & Kamal Colleges - Urmia, Iran
(2010 - 2013)
- Taught Physiology, Biostatistics, Family Planning & Healthcare. Developed curriculum, assessed learning outcomes, supervised distance learning.
General Practitioner Physician - Pasteur Clinic - Urmia, Iran
(2007 - 2012)
- Diagnosed and managed outpatient/inpatient cases, supervised staff, performed procedures, provided preventive education.
General Practitioner – Blood Bank & Transfusion Medicine - Iran Blood Transfusion Organization - Urmia, Iran
(2005 - 2007)
- Performed donor screening, antibody identification, viral testing. Supervised collection/storage of blood products.
- Investigated transfusion reactions, ensured transfusion safety, validated QC protocols.
Research Volunteer - Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Chicago, IL
(2018 - 2021)
- Extracted EMR data, entered into REDCap for retrospective studies.
- Projects: Effect of Biologics on HbA1c in RA Patients; Appropriateness of C. difficile testing and its impact on costs/outcomes.
Education
MD - Medical Doctor - Urmia University of Medical Sciences (2005)
Certificate - Human Subjects Research & Biomedical Research - CITI Program (2018)
Coursework - Basic Sciences of Medicine - Caribbean Medical University (2014 - 2015)
Certificate - Administrative Assistant Professional Program - Computer Systems Institute (2018 - 2019)
