Sharon M. Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio Area

United States

The Clinical Applications Specialist (CAS) is part of a multidisciplinary team that supports the equipment and middleware integration process from order to go-live in the laboratory environment. This includes implementation activities, on-site instrument and middleware/workflow training, parameterization, rules development/testing, and support to realize an efficient and successful customer integration of the Sysmex solution as the primary laboratory consultant from a technical perspective. Also supports sales objectives by providing field technical support, serves as a technical consultant to existing and new customers, executes advanced training workshops, serves as the local resource for troubleshooting and resolving performance problems as part of customer retention activities.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Dublin Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH – Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis-Trained all new employees in the areas of Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis-Collaborated with management to develop and integrate a revitalized Hematology training program designed to increase efficiency and trainee understanding of materials-Assessed current working knowledge of techs and coordinate with lead hematologist to develop systemized WAM training for all employees-Monitored and communicated potential improvements for operation and SOP’s-Served as point of contact for service with instrumentation and data collectionRiverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH – Hematology-Served as a point of reference for co-workers with CellaVision implementation and designed a quick reference guide to assist with daily use of the instrument-Provided additional training to new employees by reviewing shift-specific workflow and responsibilitiesMount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, OH – Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis-Reviewed SOP’s and provided input on areas of improvement-Trained new employees in Hematology, Coagulation and UrinalysisWaterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT – Chemistry, Blood Gas, Coagulation, Urinalysis

Columbus, Ohio Area

-Blood gas, blood and fluid differentials, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis-Shift Coordinator: promoted in six months due to successful problem solving and outstanding communication skills • Worked above and beyond to serve as key resource for co-workers’ documentation and trouble- shooting needs • Coordinated workforce direction and review all Quality Control results and materials-Safety Coach: appointed by management to lead department in safety and infection control • Created a culture of safety and compliance with the goal of reaching zero preventable harm • Executed new employee safety training and provide compliance updates to all staff • Supervised Quality Assurance protocols and present Safety/QA updates to staff-ColLABorating Council Board Member: chosen by management to represent bench technologists • Oversaw various areas of the lab including employee engagement, new test development, quality and performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and test utilization management • Reviewed, edited, and re-distributed standard operating procedures in order to ensure efficient and accurate operation, in compliance with CAP guidelines

Columbus, Ohio Area

-Completed routine laboratory processing/accessioning, registration, and customer service-Trained and motivated new staff members to attain competency in protocols and customer service-Served as a procedural and technical resource and played a key role in Epic transition

Columbus, Ohio Area

-Blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis-Delegated projects including specimen and data collection in coagulation and urinalysis