Medical Quality

CHELSEY EVANS, MLS, CG (ASCP)

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Dedicated, motivated and detail-oriented clinical specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Has the ability to absorb and apply new concepts with minimal oversight and high level of professional integrity and aligned with the strategy and ethics of the organization. Highly skilled at taking on multiple tasks independently to produce high quality results and contributing meaningfully in a collaborative team environment. Searching to find a position which will utilize training, education, and clinical experience while offering opportunities for professional growth.

EXPERIENCE

2017 TO PRESENT

CYTOGENETICS TECHNOLOGIST

GENETICS, UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS, CLEVELAND, OHIO

Lead technologist working in high complexity clinical genetics laboratory adhering to established protocol. Project lead for various cytogenetic testing and department process improvements. Lead safety/chemical hygiene officer in compliance with OSHA, FDA, Joint Commission, and College of American Pathology.

• Managing chemical and personal safety for the Center for Human Genetics Laboratory

• Auditing department policies and procedures for national accrediting agencies

• Participating in internal and external audits for accrediting agency compliance

• Practicing and documenting quality control measures

• Coordinating and leading new clinical test validations

• Writing new and maintaining current standard operating procedures and protocols

• Lead trainer for current staff and new hires

• Collaborating in the department’s continuing clinical education program in conjunction with fellowship members and laboratory director

• Extensive background in sterile technique

• Leading organization efforts using 5S methods

• Certified in chemical waste management from DOT and RCRA

• Participated in the Coronavirus Response Team at University Hospitals Translational Laboratory

• FDA certified in Microarray assays

2014 – 2017

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

CORE LABORATORY, UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS, CLEVELAND, OHIO Performed clinical testing primarily in hematology, coagulation, and chemistry. Project coordination and implementation with new test offerings. Project lead for various hematologic testing and department process improvements. Experienced with Sysmex, Siemens, Beckman- Coulter, and Instrumentation Laboratory analyzers.

• Training for new hires and yearly competency assessments in compliance with the College of American Pathologists

• Conducting competency assessments for new and experienced employees

• Participating in internal and external audits for accrediting agency compliance

• Practicing and documenting quality control measures

• Lead in validating new clinical test offerings

• Collaborating with team members as well as physicians and laboratory directors

• Experienced with Sysmex, Siemens, Beckman-Coulter, and Instrumentation Laboratory analyzers and laboratory information systems.

AUGUST 2013 – JUNE 2014

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

LABORATORY, CLEVELAND CLINIC MEDINA HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND, OHIO Worked on clinical testing in a near full-service laboratory, specifically in hematology, coagulation, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology. Assisted in improving quality control measures.

• Assisting in accrediting agency inspection and internal quality audits

• Conducting instrument maintenance/validation

• Practicing and documenting quality control and performance verifications

• Managing laboratory functions alone on third shift

EDUCATION

AUGUST 2020

MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, OHIO UNIVERSITY

AUGUST 2013

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY CLINICAL ROTATION/CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION, CLEVELAND CLINIC SCHOOL OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

FEBRUARY 2011

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY

SKILLS

• Quality control/assurance

• Compliance

• Laboratory/chemical safety

• Process improvement

• Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Certificate in Quality and Safety

• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative

Certificate in Human Research

• Project validation

• Problem identification and resolution

• Staff training and development

• Team building and mentoring

• Resource planning/budgeting/project

scheduling

• Exceptional oral and written

communication

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