Hermella Wondemneh
New York,USA
Summary
With a Master’s in Health Informatics from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and a strong background in laboratory sciences, I am passionate about leveraging health information management to enhance public health outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Laboratory Microbiology II
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
New York, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Train new staff in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), ensuring accurate data entry, sample tracking, and reporting to enhance laboratory workflow and compliance.
- Manage and analyze laboratory data, including specimen processing, extraction, and PCR testing, to support data-driven decision-making and quality assurance in the Virology Unit.
- Assist lab supervisors with routine laboratory administration, including maintaining Levy-Jennings charts, specimen tallies, and reagent inventory, optimizing data management and operational efficiency.
- Conduct correlation studies to validate assay performance, ensuring data integrity and alignment with regulatory standards.
Associate Laboratory Microbiology I
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
New York, NY
04.2019 - Current
- First responder during Public Health outbreaks such as SARS-COV-2, Measles, Influenza A and B subtyping
- Highly aware of contaminants and knowledgeable of Personal Protective Equipment and Biosafety Cabinets
- Cross-trained to successfully perform Pooled Nucleic Acid testing to identify HIV infection
- Training Personnel as needed in appropriate virology testing, laboratory techniques and methods
- Proficiency in automated equipment's and Molecular PCR techniques
- Assist supervisors in the implementation and development of standard operating procedure
Per Diem Laboratory Technologist
NYP/Cornell
New York, NY
07.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Central Chemistry Laboratory
- Preform chemical analysis using Blood Gases, Plavix, XPT, Roche instruments
- Ensures that all required Quality Control and/or Calibration procedures are completed
- Perform safe handling of specimens by following the safety guidelines for biohazardous
- Data entry into laboratory information system and constant troubleshooting of chemistry instruments
- Central Chemistry Laboratory
Internship Trainer
SUNY Downstate Clinical Information System Department
New York, NY
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assist with diagnosing and resolving issues experienced by end users after activating the EMR system
- Verifying whether the end users encountered any error messages while attempting to log into the EMR system
- Provide support to end users who contacted the command center regarding EMR-related concerns, generate a ticket by asking relevant questions
Education
Master's - Health Informatics
SUNY Downstate Health Science University
12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory
Hunter College | The City University Of New York
05.2017
Skills
- Google Doc
- Windows
- Mac
- Microsoft office
- Internet research
- Access
- Zoom
- Teams
- Data recording
- Accurate documentation
- Health records review
- Clinical documentation
- HIPAA
- Data privacy
Certification
New York State Medical Laboratory Technologist licensure, Department of Education
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Amharic
Internship
SUNY Downstate Clinical Information System Department, 05/23 - 08/23, Assist with diagnosing and resolving issues experienced by end users after activating the EMR system., Verifying whether the end users encountered any error messages while attempting to log into the EMR system., Provide support to end users who contacted the command center regarding EMR-related concerns, generate a ticket by asking relevant questions.
Timeline
Internship Trainer
SUNY Downstate Clinical Information System Department
05.2023 - 08.2023
Associate Laboratory Microbiology II
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
09.2021 - Current
Associate Laboratory Microbiology I
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
04.2019 - Current
Per Diem Laboratory Technologist
NYP/Cornell
07.2018 - Current
Master's - Health Informatics
SUNY Downstate Health Science University
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory
Hunter College | The City University Of New York