Eyob Kebede Matiwos
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Assistant
Children Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Screened patient records to identify eligibility for pediatric orthopedic studies involving hip dysplasia, scoliosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and injury outcomes.
- Explained study protocols and obtained informed consent from patients and families in person and by phone.
- Administered surveys and extracted clinical, imaging, and follow-up data from EPIC for entry into REDCap.
- Supported research team with scheduling participant appointments and follow-up visits.
- Collected and documented patient data for ongoing research studies accurately and efficiently.
Device Evaluation Engineer
Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI)
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Evaluated bronchoscopes, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, ultrasound systems, and other medical devices using laboratory testing and industry standards.
- Analyzed device accuracy, specifications, performance, and safety to support recommendations to hospitals.
- Researched device failures and developed safety alerts to reduce risks to patients and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights.
- Developed safety alerts for healthcare facilities regarding potentially hazardous devices, facilitating timely interventions.
Medical Scribe
Doylestown Health (Proscribe)
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Documented histories, physical examinations, diagnoses, and treatment plans in real time across orthopedic and cardiology clinics.
- Reviewed prior charts and entered orders for imaging, laboratory tests, medications, and physical therapy for physician approval.
- Observed orthopedic surgeries, including hip and knee replacements and revision procedures.
- Documented patient encounters in real-time during medical examinations.
- Facilitated ordering of MRIs, X-rays, and physical therapy scripts to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06-2026
Projects
Designing Surgical Marking and Tattooing Pen, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
- Collaborated with CHOP plastic surgeons to design a dual-function surgical marking and tattooing device for cleft lip procedures.
- Gathered clinician feedback from more than 20 countries, formulated a smudge-resistant ink, and verified prototype precision and usability.
- Earned first place at the Northeast Bioengineering Conference and the Drexel Senior Design Instructors’ Award.
Negative Pressure Mask, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Infusion Pump Evaluation, ECRI, PA
Bronchoscope Evaluation, ECRI, PA
Cardiac Monitor Evaluation, ECRI, PA
Activities and Awards
Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity — President
- Led an 80–100-member premedical chapter and oversaw recruitment, programming, finance, risk management, and philanthropy.
- Organized physician panels, medical student events, MCAT workshops, service projects, and fundraising for Children’s Miracle Network.
Broad Street Love - Food Service Volunteer, Philadelphia, PA
Chosen 300 - Food Service Volunteer, Philadelphia, PA
First Place, Northeast Bioengineering Conference Senior Design Competition, 2026
Dean’s List, Drexel University
Timeline
Clinical Research Assistant
Children Hospital of Philadelphia
09.2024 - 03.2025
Device Evaluation Engineer
Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI)
09.2023 - 03.2024
Medical Scribe
Doylestown Health (Proscribe)
09.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University