Sharon Ewing
Sachse
Summary
Hardworking and motivated professional with several years of experience and record of success in the industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.
Overview
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1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Laboratory Services
Medical City Dallas
Dallas
07.2025 - Current
- Led team to enhance patient care services and operational efficiency.
- Managed departmental budgets ensuring compliance with hospital policies.
- Coordinated staff schedules to meet department needs and optimize workflow.
- Evaluated performance of team members and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning initiatives for patient services.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
Hematology Supervisor
Medical City Healthcare
Dallas-Fort Worth
02.2023 - Current
- Led team of 10 in delivering high-quality hematology testing results through effective supervision and performance management.
- Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory standards, leading the laboratory to achieve successful accreditation.
- Coordinated with laboratory and medical directors to enhance laboratory operations, optimizing workflow and managing resources effectively.
- Trained staff on new testing methodologies, equipment, and safety procedures to ensure adherence to best practices.
- Coordinate with the laboratory director and medical director to maintain and improve laboratory operations, including workflow optimization and resource management.
- Conduct staff training on new testing methodologies, equipment, and safety procedures.
- Collaborate with pathologists and clinicians to provide accurate and timely diagnostic information.
Point of Care|ED Stat Lab Supervisor
Medical City Healthcare
Dallas-Fort Worth
05.2015 - Current
- Manage a large Point of Care program with over 4000 operators using Nova Stat Strip Glucose meters, iStat, Medtronic HMS Plus, Nova Stat Sensor Creatinine Meters, Quidel Sofia, Abbott ID Now COVID assay as well as several manual Point of Care tests for Medical City Dallas, Medical City Children's and Medical City Heart and Spine.
- Managed a staff of 12 in the ED Stat Lab.
- Monitor quality control performance for POC testing to maintain compliance with CAP, CLIA, TJC, OSHA, safety and risk-management guidelines.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to enhance working relationships between the laboratory and clinical teams.
- Resolved issues effectively with physicians, pathologists, and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality patient care.
- Demonstrated the ability to resolve issues effectively with physicians, Pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.
- Monitored quality control performance for POC testing, ensuring compliance with CAP, CLIA, TJC, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
Medical Technologist II
UT Health Northeast
Tyler
09.2011 - 04.2015
- Performed testing in Chemistry, Hematology, and Transfusion Services, ensuring accurate results for patient care.
- Perform stat and routine testing on a variety of specimen types within the established turnaround times.
- Perform manual differentials including Oncology samples.
- Assisted Oncologists with Bone Marrow collection, contributing to diagnostic processes.
- Proficient operator of Beckman Coulter DxH 600 and 800, LH 500, Roche Cobas 6000, Roche Integra 400 analyzer, Roche 4800 Molecular analyzer, Sysmex CA 1500 Coagulation analyzer, Roche Critiron II Urinalysis analyzer, Abbott Architect i1000sr, and Roche e411.
- Perform Serum Protein Electrophoresis.
- Maintain lab equipment and troubleshoot instrument problems.
- Supported Chemistry Supervisor in maintaining quality control standards and overseeing point of care testing processes.
- Key operator for Data Innovations Rules Writing for the Cobas 6000.
- Assist processing department with loading/troubleshooting the Roche MPA front end processor.
Manager
UT Health East Texas
Tyler
07.2002 - 07.2011
- Gained extensive experience in Point of Care testing and operations.
- In addition managed ED Stat Lab for a busy Level 1 Trauma center and an offsite physician's office Laboratory.
- Managed ED Stat Lab for busy Level 1 Trauma center and offsite physician's office laboratory, ensuring seamless operations and support for patient care.
- Implementation of new testing platforms in the Stat Lab in the ED and the Physicians satellite Lab, including correlation studies, operator training and SOP development.
- Worked closely with nursing and ED staff, improving the working relationship between both groups and the Laboratory.
- Coordinated scheduling to ensure optimal coverage and support for laboratory services.
- Demonstrated the ability to resolve issues effectively with physicians, Pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.
- Resolved issues effectively with physicians, pathologists, and nursing staff as part of interdisciplinary team dedicated to maintaining high quality of care.
- Participated in the development of CLSI Point of Care standard POCT12-A3.
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified.
Medical Technologist
UT Health East Texas
Tyler
06.1992 - 07.2002
Medical Technologist
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler
05.1989 - 06.1992
Education
Bachelors of Science - Medical Technology
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
- Laboratory Operations
- Quality control protocols
- Testing methodologies
- Laboratory accreditation
- Diagnostic Test Development
- Laboratory Compliance Oversight
- CAP compliance
- CLIA compliance
- TJC compliance
- OSHA compliance
- Nova Stat Strip Glucose meters
- Meditech LIS
- Siemens Novius Lab
- Beckman Coulter DxH
- Roche Cobas
- Integra
- IStat meters
- Regulatory compliance
- Workflow optimization
- 15 years leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- ASCP certified
- Health Information Management
Certification
ASCP
Skills
Quality control protocols, Testing methodologies, Laboratory accreditation, Point of Care Testing, Abbott RALS Middleware, Nova Stat Strip Glucose meters, Medtronic HMS Plus, Quidel Sofia, CAP, CLIA, TJC, OSHA compliance, CAP inspector, Meditech LIS, Siemens Novius Lab, Beckman Coulter DxH, Roche Cobas, Integra, iStat meters, Data Innovations Rules Writing, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, ASCP certified, Multiple years of experience including 15 years of leadership
Timeline
Manager of Laboratory Services
Medical City Dallas
07.2025 - Current
Hematology Supervisor
Medical City Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
Point of Care|ED Stat Lab Supervisor
Medical City Healthcare
05.2015 - Current
Medical Technologist II
UT Health Northeast
09.2011 - 04.2015
Manager
UT Health East Texas
07.2002 - 07.2011
Medical Technologist
UT Health East Texas
06.1992 - 07.2002
Medical Technologist
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
05.1989 - 06.1992
Bachelors of Science - Medical Technology
University of North Texas