CRYSTAL I. MELENDEZ CAMILO
WINDSOR LOCKS
Summary
Bilingual Chemistry Supervisor and Medical Technologist with six years of experience in laboratory operations, Siemens Atellica analyzer validation, and Meditech LIS integration. Skilled in system connectivity, troubleshooting interface issues, managing exception reports, and optimizing data flow between analyzers and LIS. Experienced in collaborating with IT teams, vendors, and cross-departmental staff to improve workflows, ensure CAP/CLIA compliance, and deliver efficient, technology-driven laboratory operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Technologist / Chemistry Supervisor
Eastern Connecticut Health Network
Manchester (MMH)/Vernon (RGH)
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee daily operations for the Chemistry department across two facilities (MMH & RGH).
- Manage staff scheduling, bench rotations, and workload distribution to maintain efficiency.
- Provide continuous staff training, competency assessments, and coaching to ensure compliance with CAP/CLIA standards.
- Led the full validation and implementation of Siemens Atellica CH/IM analyzers across two facilities.
- Conducted calibration verification, precision studies, linearity, correlation, and AMR verification.
- Successfully coordinated LIS connectivity and analyzer interface setup with Meditech, IT, and Siemens support teams.
- Managed validation of GEM 5000 blood gas analyzers and method summary documentation.
- Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly QC reviews for all chemistry analyzers..
- Ensure full CAP/CLIA compliance through SOP development, document updates, and proficiency testing.
- Partner with IT, Siemens, and Meditech teams to resolve interface and connectivity issues.
- Act as a key contact during CAP inspections, proficiency testing, and LIS downtime procedures.
- Improved overall laboratory performance by implementing streamlined SOPs, enhanced QC systems, and advanced staff training.
Medical Technologist - Generalist
Bristol Health Hospital
Bristol
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Conducted accurate sample prep and specimen ID, ensuring precise diagnostic processes.
- Executed various complexity tests, aiding in accurate disease diagnosis.
- Performed microscopic analyses of fluids and tissues, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
- Reviewed quality control, ensuring compliance with state and CAP regulations.
- Managed STAT test workflows, prioritizing critical requests efficiently.
- Meticulously performed microscopic examinations of blood, body fluids, and tissues. Evaluated quality control measures, maintaining high standards of accuracy in medical diagnostics.
- Skillfully troubleshot laboratory instruments, performing essential maintenance. Adapted to evolving technologies, ensuring uninterrupted and reliable testing services.
Education
BACHELOR - MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
San Juan01.2019
Skills
- Clinical chemistry
- Laboratory supervision
- workflow optimization
- CAP/CLIA Compliance
- Proficiency testing
- SOP development
- Quality Assurance
- Siemens Atellica CH/IM systems
- GEM 5000 validation
- Calibration verification
- Linearity and AMR studies
- Method Correlation
- Troubleshooting and maintenance
- Reagent & Ancillary Management
- LIS Integration & Management
- Meditech Configuration
- Analyzer Interface Setup
- Data Mapping & Result Routing
- Exception Report Review
- Connectivity Troubleshooting
- System Implementation & Validation
- Multi-Site Instrument Implementation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Vendor & IT Coordination
- Meditech LIS
- Siemens Atellica Software
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- QC Tracking & Reporting Tools
- Bilingual (English / Spanish)
Certification
- ASCP CERTIFICATION - ASCP Board of Certification, 12/01/19
- Real Estate Agent License - Connecticut (RES0824171), 02/01/23
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Highly proficient
Timeline
Medical Technologist / Chemistry Supervisor
Eastern Connecticut Health Network
01.2022 - Current
Medical Technologist - Generalist
Bristol Health Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2022
BACHELOR - MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
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