Rachel Yerich
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
Military veteran and ASCP-certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with over 2 years of laboratory experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Cleveland Clinic Blood Bank
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2024 - Current
- Performed complex antibody identification workups: skilled in rule-out and rule-in methodologies and applying advanced techniques including eluates, antibody/ABO titration, PEG/LISS, Direct antiglobulin testing, and prewarming procedures to ensure accurate results.
- Automated analyzer operation: Experience in operation and troubleshooting of automated immunohematology analyzers including the Ortho Vision, Immucor Echo, and Immucor Neo.
- Transfusion Reactions: Documented patient adverse responses and responded promptly to transfusion reactions, managing cases from urticarial to delayed reactions to ensure patient safety.
- Information Systems Management: Maintains proficiency in Epic hospital software and blood bank interfaces including Safetrace for product selection, inventory management, and documentation.
- Blood Product Modification: Operated specialized blood product modification equipment for irradiation, sterile welding, red blood cell washing, and thawing to maintain product integrity and compliance with safety standards.
Patient Care Assistant
Southwest General
Brunswick, Ohio
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Patient Care: Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene. Collected specimens for laboratory testing.
- Delivered essential first aid services to support patient health: Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements. Performed documentation in electronic health records.
- CPR Certified Emergency Responder: Functioned as an emergency responder, addressing emergency situations promptly and adhering to established protocols.
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class
US Navy
Silverdale, Washington
06.2013 - 08.2021
- Work Center Supervisor: Led an electrical systems management team for over 3 years. Oversaw comprehensive overhaul and maintenance of submarine motors, generators, and controllers.
- Quality Assurance Compliance: Followed rigorous quality control and tracking within submarine electrical systems to ensure traceability and maintain accurate records.
- OSHA and Safety Instructor: Safety trainer for 46 personnel in charge of workplace compliance in PPE, safety standards, electrical tag outs, and best documentation practices.
Education
Medical Laboratory Science - ASCP Certification
Cleveland Clinic
06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH12-2023
Skills
- Hematology analysis
- Blood typing techniques
- Microbiology culture and identification
- ELISA
- DNA and RNA Extraction
- Automated analyzer operation
- Quality control
- Urinalysis and Body Fluid analysis
- Phlebotomy
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Multitasking
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Cleveland Clinic Blood Bank
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Southwest General
06.2022 - 12.2022
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class
US Navy
06.2013 - 08.2021
Medical Laboratory Science - ASCP Certification
Cleveland Clinic
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Baldwin Wallace University