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SUNITA GUPTA 

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PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT-leveraging 6+ years of experience

Efficient pathology assistant with the capacity to services in both surgical and autopsy pathology including processing a variety of laboratory specimens, comprehensive macroscopic examination, and evaluating all surgical pathological specimens. Efficient in performing activities like post-mortem examinations like prosection, assisting the pathologist with rendering the provisional anatomic diagnosis, composing the clinical history, recording the macroscopic anatomic findings, and submitting tissue sections for microscopic examinations.   

PROFILE SUMMARY

• Skilled at performing a wide variety of Histology processes in addition to tissue grossing, including tumor procurement, case set-up, and gross imaging of patient specimens.
• Experience-backed skills in generating diagnostic pathology data and interpreting results 
• Deft at communicating with patients to obtain and review pertinent clinical information and history, including imaging studies, laboratory results, and operative records.
• Knowledgeable in applicable health and safety standards while performing daily pathological tasks

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Clinical Pharmacology
• Medical Pathology
• Toxicology
• Epidemiology
• Bacteriology 
• Blood Test
• Culture and Routine Test
• Mycology 
• Parasitology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pride Health, Bangalore I Feb. 2023 – Present

Pathology Assistant 

• Work under the pathologists’ supervision, in the non-diagnostic areas of surgical pathology
• Perform non-diagnostic duties for anatomical pathology including external examination, evisceration, dissection, tissue selection, and tissue banking
• Conducted non-diagnostic duties for surgical pathology like prosection, tissue selection, tissue banking, and quality assurance
• Obtain pertinent clinical information and history, including scans, x-rays, laboratory data
• Provide training of new employees and students, including offering guidance, assistance, and direction to less experienced personnel
• Participate in the evaluation of new instruments and the developing, reviewing, and revising of policies and procedures for the department
• Actively contributes to correspondence, organization, and other related activities for clinical research
• Dissect and examine all types of surgical specimens from small biopsies to large complex specimens
• Assist the pathologist in cutting and staining frozen sections and biobanking
• Assess specimen volume and complexity, and triage specimens among cutting room personnel, technicians, and residents
• Identify and resolve all workflow and quality control issues related to gross and accession room activities by utilizing advanced bar and tracking systems as well as cutting-edge technology 

Labcorp Diagnostics, Bangalore I Jan. 2020 – Jan 2023

Pathology Assistant 

• Performed complete dissection, gross description, selection, and submission of tissue for microscopic examination and special studies following departmental guidelines
• Followed the laboratory's procedure for specimen handling and processing
• Adhered to the laboratory's quality control policies and procedures
• Assisted other area rotations within the department with specified assignments in a timely manner after the assigned job has been completed
• Ensured that a professional environment is maintained
• Identified problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and worked to correct or report the problem
• Maintained high ethical standards and integrity in performing the assigned duties
• Promoted knowledge of hazardous waste management
• Provided gross description and complete dissection of all simple and complex surgical specimens
• Assisted pathologist in the operating room
• Performed frozen sections
• Assisted in bone marrow specimen collection
• Assisted in rare autopsy cases
• Assisted with pathology laboratory operations

Highmark Health, Bangalore I Nov. 2018 – Nov. 2020

Pathology Assistant 

• Under the supervision of a pathologist coordinated the receiving, processing, and gross description of all patient tissue specimens sent to the laboratory for diagnostic evaluation and postmortem examinations
• Performed detailed gross anatomic description and sectioning of patient tissue sent to the lab for evaluation
• Conducted detailed gross dissection, description, and sectioning of autopsy
• Organized gross room workflow for efficiency and productivity
• Assured proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology area
• Functionalized the details of research protocols and clinical trials by analyzing the type of tissue needed and ensuring the integrity of the tissue 
• Instructed, assigned, and assisted pathology residents, students, and new employees in a protocol for handling and describing specimens
• Performed other duties as assigned or required
• As a component of job responsibilities, accessed covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that had to be protected at all times
• Interacted directly with pathologists regarding gross dissection and description activities, including defined specimen types that require direct supervision by a pathologist
• Identified problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the histology supervisor or manager, technical supervisor, or director
• Ensured that all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards are met
• Overlooked compliance with all local and federal regulations
• Maintained a clean and well-organized work area
• Complied with all required continuing education requirements

Quest Diagnostics, Bangalore I Oct. 2017 – Oct. 2018

Pathology Assistant 

• Performed all routine functions in the surgical pathology area, including some escalated issues and troubleshooting quality issues
• Conducted gross examinations of surgical pathology specimens under appropriate supervision
• Carried out routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for Histologic processing, according to policies and procedures
• Ensured appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling maintained the integrity of the specimen and patient identification
• Described gross anatomic features of routine and non-routine complex surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned
• Grossed high-complexity specimens under direct and indirect supervision, as applicable to training and experience
• Demonstrated ability to handle broader range of specimens with indirect supervision
• Escalated more complex and unusual specimens to exempt pathologists
• Recorded measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable
• Dissected surgical specimens and prepared tissues for histologic processing
• Oversaw the performance of grossing technicians and provided training to grossing technicians
• Performed specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, and many more
• Completed all associated paperwork
• Followed the laboratory’s applicable procedures for job-related responsibilities

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS 

• Education – M.Sc. (Pathology Assistant Programme) Presidency University Bangalore 2017
• B.Sc. (Biology) MCC Bangalore 2015

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Languages Known: English, Kannada & Hindi 

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