Hi, I’m
Michelle Trautman
Mountain Top,PA
Summary
Well-qualified Data Specialist successful at building and maintaining secure, accurate and efficient data collection systems. Hardworking and pragmatic with strong attention to detail and methodical approach. Prepared to offer years of experience to fast-paced position with room for advancement.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
LabConnect, LLC
Clinical Data Specialist MLS ASCP
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Remediates omissions, inconsistencies and inaccuracies in client data streams
- Reviews files to ensure information meets the data transfer specification
- Creates test data for test data transfer files in accordance with defined processes
- Assists with data transfer specification maintenance as directed by the study Data Manager
- Conceives, suggests and contributes new and improved real-time validity checks in the Lab Connect central laboratory information management system (CLIMS)
- Formulate systems and ensure projects meet strategic needs
- Initiates and delivers data transfers to clients or their designated data recipient on request or on a schedule agreed with the recipient organization
- Ensures the prospective data transmission complies with the data transfer specification document including file structure, format and layout
- Ensures consistency of laboratory analyte reference ranges, decimal precision, units of measure and correlation factors where present
- Formulates, installs and verifies laboratory unit conversion tables to standardized versions as defined by data transfer specifications and where applicable
- Receives and responds to all client queries relating to their clinical data stream and document the outcome from the query in the client’s database
- Communicates with internal team members to ensure the quality of the data sent to the client and remediates errors consistent with internal processes
- Communicates with Investigator Support Services to ensure queries are being resolved
- Maintains study scheduler in accordance with the contracted agreement and client communications
- Performs routine work within the scope and training as directed by the group manager.
Community Health Systems
Medical Technologist POCT (ASCP)
10.2018 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Trained testing personnel on instrument operation, operator, maintenance, quality control, and patient testing on various POCT instruments
- Monitored and documented competency of testing personnel using proficiency surveys
- Helped prepare for and pass a recent Joint commission inspection
- Performs monthly audits to ensure testing personnel follow established testing protocols.
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Participated in evaluation of new laboratory techniques, products and instruments.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
Geisinger Community Medical Center
Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
05.2013 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Assist hospital physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, injuries and medical conditions by providing clinical testing and specimen analysis
- Conduct lab tests in the areas of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, immunology, and microbiology
- Prepare chemical solutions, reagents and specimens for microscopic examination; perform laboratory tests; analyze and report findings; and investigate atypical results and discrepancies to determine causation
- Expedite critical testing results without compromising sample validity or quality assurance.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Reduced error rates in testing procedures through careful attention to detail and adherence to established protocols.
- Trained and supervised new laboratory staff to improve skills in laboratory procedures.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and reducing turnaround times.
- Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
- Streamlined communication between departments by creating clear protocols for sharing test results among healthcare professionals.
- Increased overall lab productivity by optimizing work schedules, prioritizing tasks, and minimizing downtime.
- Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Microbiology Lab Tech
09.2010 - 03.2011
Job overview
- Perform microbiological assays to determine cleanliness and quality of cocoa powders and various chocolate products
- Proficient in reading pour plates as well as petri film for yeast and mold and suspect pathogens such as staph, listeria, ecoli
- Trained in full salmonella BAM testing procedure approved by FDA
- Able to operate Dynex machine to test for salmonella
- Carry out environmental swabbing
- Perform data analysis and data entry
- Able to pipette serial dilutions using MPN procedures
- Able to make a variety of medias
- Comply with GMP policies utilizing aseptic techniques.
- Participated in proficiency testing programs to maintain high standards of performance within the laboratory setting.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety guidelines and promptly addressing any hazards or issues.
- Stayed up-to-date with current research trends within the microbiology field through participation in conferences, webinars, and continued education courses.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Dean Foods
Quality Assurance Lab Tech
03.2010 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Conditionally certified by the state to test raw milk tankers for antibiotics per appendix N
- Carry out quality and standardized testing of raw and end product milk samples throughout process
- Test milk for butterfat and Total Solids
- Record and interpret data
- Obtain silo and vitamin samples
- Execute analytical and microbiological testing of waste water treatment plant
- Perform Brix on sugar containing products
- Perform computer data entry
- Comply with both GMP and HACCP policies
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs
- Able to work both independently and as a group.
- Completed recordkeeping, filing and data entry duties.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on equipment parts and materials.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
- Performed root cause analysis on non-conforming products, leading to targeted corrective actions that improved overall quality performance.
- Documented all test results, observations, and deviations according to established protocols for traceability purposes.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
Education
PennState University Hazleton, PA
Associate of Science from Medical Lab Technology
05.2013
Bloomsburg University of PennsylvaniaBloomsburg, PA
Bachelor of Arts from Biology
2009
Skills
- Advanced Excel
- Basic PowerBI
- Microsoft Word
- Sharepoint
- Jira
- Citrix
- Laboratory Experience
- Smartsheet
- Quality Assurance Practices
- Data management expertise
- Clinical trial knowledge
- Data Validation Techniques
- Data Cleaning Methods
- SOP Development
- Training & development
- Auditing
- Credentialing
- EMR Systems
- Project management abilities
- Epic
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of a new scheduler platform that transitioned from Smartsheet to SharePoint.
- Documented and resolved QC error, which led to a process improvement on delivery of data files to stakeholders.
Certification
- ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
Timeline
Clinical Data Specialist MLS ASCP
LabConnect, LLC
06.2022 - Current
Medical Technologist POCT (ASCP)
Community Health Systems
10.2018 - 10.2021
Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
Geisinger Community Medical Center
05.2013 - 10.2018
Microbiology Lab Tech
Archer Daniels Midland Company
09.2010 - 03.2011
Quality Assurance Lab Tech
Dean Foods
03.2010 - 09.2010
PennState University
Associate of Science from Medical Lab Technology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts from Biology
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