Chad Burgert
Canal Fulton,OH
Summary
Enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Scientist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. ASCP certified with over 8 years of experience (3 as a lead tech). Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the field of Medical Laboratory Science.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Aultman Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Utilized expertise in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis and coagulation to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
Traveling Medical Laboratory Scientist
Newark Wayne Community Hospital
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Utilized expertise in chemistry, hematology, coag, urinalysis and blood bank to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
- Obtained and maintained New York State Licensure
Traveling Medical Laboratory Scientist
Holzer Health System
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Utilized expertise in chemistry, hematology, coag, urinalysis and blood bank to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
- Identified and resolved unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Maintained certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
08.2016 - 02.2022
- Performed and interpreted stat and routine testing as a generalist in multiple departments within the lab, including blood bank, at a 500 bed level 1 trauma center.
- Assessed employee competencies across all levels of complexity in the core lab as well as blood bank.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
- Got promoted to a lead technologist roughly 2 years into the job. Assisted the 3rd shift supervisor as needed. Helped fellow techs, answering any questions they had in order to provide better patient care.
- Acted as a super-user during the switch in laboratory computer systems from Soft Lab to Epic Beaker.
- Acted as a super-user during the switch in blood bank computer systems from HCLL to SafeTrace.
- Acted as a super-user/trainer when we got our new Roche chemistry analyzers (Roche Cobas 8000). Attended additional training at Roche Diagnostics in Indianapolis so that I could come back and train the employees at Akron.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Kent State University
Kent, OH08-2016
12 Month NAACLS Accredited Program - Medical Technology
Cooperative Medical Technology Program of Akron
Akron, OH07-2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Akron
Akron, OH08-2010
Skills
- Instrument maintenance
- Organization
- Data Interpretation
- SOP implementation
- Documentation skills
- Technical troubleshooting
- Quality Control testing
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- MLS (ASCP) certified through 02/28/2026 (Certification number 258876)
- New York State licensed through 04/30/2026 (License number 021169-01)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Aultman Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Traveling Medical Laboratory Scientist
Newark Wayne Community Hospital
07.2023 - 07.2024
Traveling Medical Laboratory Scientist
Holzer Health System
06.2022 - 06.2023
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
08.2016 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Kent State University
12 Month NAACLS Accredited Program - Medical Technology
Cooperative Medical Technology Program of Akron
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Akron
Similar Profiles
Blaine PriceBlaine Price
Shift Lead Supervisor at Aultman Health Foundation-Aultman HospitalShift Lead Supervisor at Aultman Health Foundation-Aultman Hospital
Colleen TanglerColleen Tangler
Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN at Aultman HospitalPost Anesthesia Care Unit RN at Aultman Hospital
Jesse McNicholsJesse McNichols
Construction Services at Aultman HospitalConstruction Services at Aultman Hospital
Ninette WellsNinette Wells
Retail Representative at CrossmarkRetail Representative at Crossmark
Eric SteinerEric Steiner
Maintenance/Cook's at TomtreycoMaintenance/Cook's at Tomtreyco