Mitra Afshani

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.

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.

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)