Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Savannah Chaffin

Cayuga Medical Center
Moravia,NY
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented quality assurance professional with 5+ years of healthcare experience, supporting laboratory accuracy, compliance, and process improvement through strong teamwork, problem-solving, and dependable execution.

Work History

Quality Assurance Laboratory Support

1 Year 7 Months
Cayuga Medical Center | 03.2025 - Current

Quality Monitoring: Review and approve quality control data, test results, and reports; monitor equipment calibration and maintenance.

Audits & Inspections: Conduct and document internal audits, inspections, and corrective action reviews; investigate non-compliance issues.

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement, implement changes, and support continuous quality improvement programs.

Lab Assistant

2 Years 2 Months
Cayuga Medical Center | 01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Processed specimens for accessioning, labeling, and routing to ensure accurate laboratory workflow.
  • Prepared samples for testing using centrifuges, aliquoting techniques, and established safety procedures.
  • Maintained laboratory records in LIS, verifying patient identifiers and specimen integrity before analysis.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Verified patient identity and collected blood specimens using venipuncture and capillary techniques.

Behavioral Health Technician

1 Year 8 Months
Cayuga Medical Center | 05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Supported de-escalation efforts during behavioral crises using therapeutic communication techniques.
  • Documented patient observations, incidents, and interventions accurately in clinical records.
  • Assisted with daily living activities and maintained safe, orderly unit environment.

Dermatology Medical Assistant

3 Years 2 Months
Dermatology Associates of Ithaca | 03.2018 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated dermatology rooming, chart prep, and patient flow to support efficient daily clinic operations.
  • Documented histories, medications, allergies, and visit details in EMR with consistent accuracy.
  • Assisted providers with biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, and other in-office dermatologic procedures.
  • Educated patients on post-procedure wound care, medication use, and follow-up instructions.

Education

GED

Moravia Central School

CASAC-T

Tompkins Cortland Community College | 05-2017

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Dependable and responsible

Certification

Laboratory Quality Management System Certification

Timeline

Quality Assurance Laboratory Support

Cayuga Medical Center
03.2025 - CurrentRead More

Lab Assistant

Cayuga Medical Center
01.2023 - 03.2025Read More

Behavioral Health Technician

Cayuga Medical Center
05.2021 - 01.2023Read More

Dermatology Medical Assistant

Dermatology Associates of Ithaca
03.2018 - 05.2021Read More

Moravia Central School

GED
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Tompkins Cortland Community College

CASAC-T
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Savannah Chaffin