Amanda Chamberlain
Henderson,NV
Summary
Forward-thinking career professional offering 35 years of experience in the clinical laboratory in both a hospital and primary care setting with 23 years of experience in Hematology, 18 years of experience in Flow Cytometry/Immunology and 9 years of experience in Blood Bank.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Specialist Laboratory
University Of Vermont Medical Center
10.2014 - 04.2023
- Served as primary technical resource and contact person as well as oversaw all technical aspects of Flow Cytometry and Immunology.
- Acquired, developed, validated and implemented two BD FACSLyric 10-color flow cytometers for use in malignant leukocyte immunophenotyping, lymphocyte subset analysis, and stem cell enumeration and received NYS approval for all testing.
- Acquired, developed, validated, and implemented numerous instruments including a second DSX automated ELISA platform, QuantaLyser for automated preparation of IFA slides, and NovaView digital IFA reader.
- Successfully navigated numerous CAP Inspections and NYS Inspections.
- Moved all procedures, policies, competency assessments, and training checklists to MediaLab.
- Navigated several challenges over the past few years including EPIC Beaker implementation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a network wide cyberattack.
Charge Medical Lab Scientist
University Of Vermont Medical Center
02.2013 - 10.2014
- Navigated challenges of increased responsibility of moving from a bench tech to a subject matter expert in the fields of Flow Cytometry and Immunology.
- Procured, validated, and implemented the Navios 10 color 3 laser flow cytometer utilizing our existing 5 color panels currently run on the FC500 allowing us to run both instruments simultaneously reducing overall runtime, decreasing TATs and providing a desperately needed backup.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
University Of Vermont Medical Center
05.1990 - 02.2013
- Performed, interpreted, and correlated a broad range of laboratory diagnostic tests in Hematology, Coagulation, Special Coagulation, Flow Cytometry, Immunology, and Transfusion Services.
- Maintained, troubleshot, and repaired laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Meticulously performed, documented, and evaluated quality control/quality assurance data.
- Corrected intermediate/advanced procedural and instrument issues.
- Provided technical education and guidance to students and staff.
- Updated and improved Flow Cytometry/Immunology inventory management.
- Delegated as Charge Tech Designee on many occasions, reviewing worksheets, providing functional supervision, and acting as a general resource for others in the department.
Chief, Laboratory Services, Captain
United States Air Force
03.1996 - 03.1999
- Directed all clinical laboratory operations in support of a Primary Care Clinic serving 19,500 beneficiaries.
- Directly managed two general supervisors and six laboratory technicians.
- Managed and supported the production of 70,000 reportable tests annually.
- Ensured accuracy and reliability of all aspects of the Quality Control Program.
- Ensured compliance with the College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation Program and led the laboratory through two successful inspections.
- Researched, developed, and implemented over 70 operating instructions.
- Built a customized "Laboratory Guide to Services" for customers.
- Coordinated and assisted with the on-site implementation of the DOD Laboratory Information System.
- Participated as a member of a CAP inspection team for Hematology and Urinalysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.1990
Skills
- Experienced in administrative, management, and supervisory positions
- Excellent customer service/public relations background
- Reagent and product inventory management
- Highly independent
- Utilize available resources creatively and wisely
- Managed training, competency, and education of staff and customers
- Design, prepare, maintain, and update procedures
- Ensure all regulatory requirements are met
- Developed and monitored quality control and quality assurance procedures/policies
Certification
Medical Technology
American Society of Clinical Pathologists, 183568
State of Nevada Licensure
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
License Number: 79392-TCL-0
Issued: 08/27/2024
Expires: 08/26/2026
Affiliations
International Clinical Cytometry Society
Timeline
Technical Specialist Laboratory
University Of Vermont Medical Center
10.2014 - 04.2023
Charge Medical Lab Scientist
University Of Vermont Medical Center
02.2013 - 10.2014
Chief, Laboratory Services, Captain
United States Air Force
03.1996 - 03.1999
Medical Laboratory Scientist
University Of Vermont Medical Center
05.1990 - 02.2013
Medical Technology
American Society of Clinical Pathologists, 183568
State of Nevada Licensure
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
License Number: 79392-TCL-0
Issued: 08/27/2024
Expires: 08/26/2026
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
University of Vermont
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