Houria Chellabi
Medical Technologist C(ASCP)
Medford,MA
Summary
Dynamic,self motivated and Highly skilled Medical technologist with 7 years of experience in Hospitals and Biotech company driven by improving patient's income.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Performed chemical tests on human blood and other body fluids; recorded and reported test results
- Conducted QC when appropriate and maintained equipment in working order
- Maintained an appropriate level of inventory and laboratory supplies
Consultant
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Boston, MA
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Advisory committee member - Breast Cancer & Cervical Cancer Disparity Project
- Co-facilitated focus groups
- Provided feedback, recommendations, and advice on developing materials for training health care providers
Sr.Medical Technologist, Generalist
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
Melrose, MA
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Lead the chemistry department while worked as a generalist in the other department of the lab(Hematology, Coag, Urinalysis, Blood bank, limited Microbiology).
- Perform laboratory testing in a safe, accurate and timely manner according to priority status by following the SOPs.
- Performed Instrument daily, weekly and monthly maintenance and took the lead in troubleshooting any instruments issues.
- Applied knowledge of reference ranges and critical values when interpreting and reporting patient results using the LIS Epic-Beaker system.
- Reviewed the Quality control data on weekly and monthly basis and take corrective action when necessary.
- Assisted in the training of new employees on lab testing and the use of the LIS system.
- Performed and maintained the lab inventory for the chemistry department and order supplies as needed.
- Trained new employees on lab testing and the use of the LIS (Epic Beaker system).
- Covered multiple areas of the lab when there is a shortage of employee.
Covid19 Vaccine Navigator
Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge, MA
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Worked with different MA ci1es to plan and organize covid 19 vaccine clinics - Raised awareness about the importance of the vaccine by answering ques1ons or any concerns about
- Covid 19 vaccines and the covid 19 preven1on guidelines from the CDC and DPH using social media - Translated flyers into Arabic and posted it in different social media groups
- Helped people sign up for the vaccine clinics and get vaccinated
- Partner In Health
Contact tracer/Case investigator
CDC
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Call newly diagnosed Covid19 pa1ents (cases) and contacts
- Communicate with cases and contacts in a professional and empathetic manner
- Collect and record information on symptoms into the CRM
- Provide contacts with approved information about Massachusetts isolation and quarantine procedures, and if appropriate, refer them to testing according to protocol and/or to a COVID- 19 Care Resource Coordinator for social resources
- Follow the script to inform contacts about the importance of quarantine or isolation and what todo if symptoms develop
- Follow up daily with the cases and their contacts and record any changes in their symptoms or in their need
- Maintain daily contact with the unit supervisor and the other unit team using Microsoft Teams
- Attend the daily team and unit meetings
- Attend virtual training on the new protocols, procedures and guidelines from MA DPH and the
Molecular Technologist
Foundation Medicine, Inc
Cambridge, MA
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed highly complex testing (Hybridization-Based Target Enrichment including
- PCR)according to established SOPS using manual and automated methods
- Operated automated 8-span and 96-head liquid handling platforms for sample processing (Agilent, Biomek)
- Performed daily, weekly, monthly and as needed equipment maintenance checks
- Utilized the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to track and execute sampleprocessing
- Documented executed process steps per Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Medical Technologist
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Performed specimen processing and platting in a BSL-2 biosafety hood
- Performed blood culture and work up the positive blood cultures using Bio fire BCID instrument
- Performed different miscellaneous testing like Gram stain and slide reading under microscope,
- C-Diff toxin in stool quick check, Helicobacter pylori antigen in stool, Legionella urinary antigenand Influenza rapid test
- Entered the results into the lab information system and reported any critical results in timely manner to the appropriate healthcare provider
Consultant /Colorectal
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Boston, MA
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Reviewed the colorectal cancer screening curriculum and edited it to be appropriate for the targeted population
- Educated the targeted population about colorectal cancer and the screening
Medical Technologist
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Performed routine and non-routine high complexity CLIA testing
- Recorded and reviewed results to determine if additional testing is required and perform those tests as needed
- Troubleshot instruments; took and recorded corrective action
Medical Technologist I
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
12.2006 - 03.2009
- Performed complex laboratory tests and procedures on blood and other body fluids used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease according to laboratory policies
- Responsible for the accuracy, interpretation, and reporting of lab results on all performed tests
- Covered multiple areas of the lab when there was a shortage of employee
Education
Medical Doctor -
09.1996 - 4 2004
High School Diploma - undefined
09.1993 - 7 1996
Skills
Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Hematology/Coag/Urinanalysis
Blood Bank
Microbiology
LIMS:EpicBeaker, Soft, Sunquest
Additional Information
- HONORS AND AWARDS , Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA 11/2017 The Above and Beyond Award for dedication and commitment to improving the health of underserved community
Timeline
Sr.Medical Technologist, Generalist - Melrose Wakefield Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2023
Covid19 Vaccine Navigator - Cambridge Health Alliance
03.2021 - 06.2021
Contact tracer/Case investigator - CDC
03.2020 - 06.2020
Molecular Technologist - Foundation Medicine, Inc
10.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Technologist - Tufts Medical Center
09.2018 - 03.2019
Medical Technologist -
11.2017 - 09.2018
Consultant /Colorectal - Massachusetts Department of Public Health
10.2017 - 12.2018
Medical Technologist - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
12.2016 - 06.2017
Consultant - Massachusetts Department of Public Health
06.2016 - 06.2017
Medical Technologist I - Massachusetts General Hospital
12.2006 - 03.2009
University Of Algiers-School of Medicine - Medical Doctor,
09.1996 - 4 2004
- High School Diploma,
09.1993 - 7 1996