Preetam Samnarain
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Credentials
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C14- Supervising chemical laboratory
New York City Fire Department -
College of American Pathology Inspector
College of American Pathologists (CAP) -
New York State Medical Technology
New York State Department of Health
Experience
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CBLPath
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Laboratory Operations Manager
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Jun 2019 - Present
• Coordinate and oversee the daily IHC laboratory operations. • Oversee and ensure the staff remains within compliance training and certifications for NYS, JACHO and CAP. • Communicate in a detailed and consistent manner with all staff about quality expectations, open communication, regulatory compliance and focusing on reliable results. • Prepare, organize and maintain policies and protocols for laboratory operations in accordance with NY surgical pathological guidelines. Laboratory SOPM. • Participate in the on-site survey process with quality auditors, College of American Pathology, JACHO and NYS agencies. • Participate in personnel management and purchase orders on all laboratory supplies and equipment. • Complete performance-based evaluations and competency assessments. • Responsible for interviewing/ evaluating prospective employees and dismissals of current employee(s). Show less
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Therapath Neuropathology
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Laboratory Manager
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May 2011 - May 2019
• Coordinate and oversee the daily laboratory operations. • Participate and oversee laboratory research projects. • Support the Laboratory Directors in the testing of innovative projects (antibodies, stains and other items) and prepare all needed paperwork to obtain approval from regulatory agencies. • Participate in research and clinical trial activities with the Director and in accordance with stated protocol. • Communicate in a detailed and consistent manner with all staff on quality exceptions, open communication, regulatory compliance and focusing on a reliable result. • Actively Participate in the Quality Management Program and ensure daily activity is consistent with the program’s stated objectives. • Oversee and ensure the staff remains within compliance training and certifications for NYS, JACHO and CAP. • Prepare, organize and maintain policies and protocols for laboratory operations in accordance with NY surgical pathological guidelines; Laboratory SOPM. • Provide oversight and oversight to the Quality Management team that performs record keeping as required by all regulatory organizations. • Ensure all staff performs proper disposal of all identified medical waste, in a manner consistent with regulatory requirements to ensure safety to all members of the laboratory staff and/or public. • Participate and enforce the consistent application of the Safety Guidelines as defined by the Safety Program (developed in compliance with regulatory requirements). • Perform appropriate operations of lab equipment and execute initial and on-going training to staff that are required to perform the test that use said equipment. • Participate in regular employee-provided education events and regular recertification on safety precautions trainings as well as HIPAA. • Participate in the on-site survey process with the quality auditors, College of American Pathology and NYS agencies. • Complete performance-based evaluations and competency assessments. Show less
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Hospital for Special Surgery
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Pathology Laboratory Consultant
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Sep 2005 - Sep 2015
• Planning, coordinating and monitoring laboratory. • Participate and oversee laboratory research projects. • Support the Laboratory Directors in the testing of new products (antibodies, stains and other items) and prepare all needed paperwork to obtain approval from regulatory agencies. • Identify and resolve problems relating to work load and other supervisory functions. • Organize and coordinating Neuropathology laboratory. • Planning, coordinating and monitoring laboratory. • Participate and oversee laboratory research projects. • Support the Laboratory Directors in the testing of new products (antibodies, stains and other items) and prepare all needed paperwork to obtain approval from regulatory agencies. • Identify and resolve problems relating to work load and other supervisory functions. • Organize and coordinating Neuropathology laboratory.
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St. Barnabas Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Pathology Laboratory Supervisor
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Aug 2000 - Apr 2011
• Oversee daily laboratory operations. • Laboratory management and maintenance. • Planning. coordinating and monitoring of laboratory. • Develop and maintain capital and operating budget. • Make purchase orders on all pathological supplies and equipment for the department. • Responsible for interviewing prospective employees, evaluation and dismissal of current employee(s). • Write, review, and maintain procedure manuals in accordance with CAP and NYS standards. • Monitor and adhere to al safety, biological, and hazardous waste handling regulations. • Quality control and statistical analysis. • Oversee and perform all procedures of the Histology/Cytology lab. • Operate and train personnel on Histology/Cytology equipment and techniques. • Utilize the computer system to its fullest capabilities. • Identify and resolve problems relating to work load and other supervisory functions. Show less
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NYU Langone Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Neuropathology Technical Specialist
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Feb 2000 - May 2000
• Neuropathology Laboratory relocation. • Planning, coordinating and monitoring of laboratory. • Perform appropriate operations of lab equipment and execute initial and on-going training to staff that are required to perform and test said equipment. • Neuropathology Laboratory relocation. • Planning, coordinating and monitoring of laboratory. • Perform appropriate operations of lab equipment and execute initial and on-going training to staff that are required to perform and test said equipment.
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Westchester Medical Center, a member of WMCHealth
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Medical Technologist-Neuropathology
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Mar 1994 - Feb 2000
• Routine Histotechnology and Immunoperoxidase. • Routine Enzyme Histotechnology procedures on biopsies. • Electron Microscopy preparation and labeling. • Coordinating and monitoring lab. • Quality control and statistical analysis. • Routine Histotechnology and Immunoperoxidase. • Routine Enzyme Histotechnology procedures on biopsies. • Electron Microscopy preparation and labeling. • Coordinating and monitoring lab. • Quality control and statistical analysis.
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Weill Cornell Medicine
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Research Technician- Research Associate
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May 1989 - Mar 1994
• Routine Histotechnology and Immunoperoxidase. • Electron Microscopy (Autopsy and Biopsy). • Laboratory photography and Electron microscopy works. • Laboratory management and maintenance. • Planning, coordinating and monitoring of laboratory. • Quality control and statistical analysis. • Routine Histotechnology and Immunoperoxidase. • Electron Microscopy (Autopsy and Biopsy). • Laboratory photography and Electron microscopy works. • Laboratory management and maintenance. • Planning, coordinating and monitoring of laboratory. • Quality control and statistical analysis.
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Education
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University of Hartford
Master of Science - MS, Biology, General -
New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS, Life Sciences -
Mandl School, The College of Allied Health
Clinical Laboratory Diploma
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