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Tara Champlin

Peru,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated medical technologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, who has a desire to take on new challenges. Exceptional worth ethic, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Chemistry Medical Technologist

SwedishAmerican Hospital
Rockford, IL
05.2022 - Current
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain the accuracy of the instrumentation in the Chemistry department.
  • Calibrated laboratory instruments and prepared reagents according to established protocols.
  • Contributed to the onboarding process of new medical technologists through the development of training materials such as training checklists and tip sheets.
  • Responsible for teaching MT/MLT students.
  • Monitored, along side the supervisor, inventory levels of supplies, reagents and lab materials.
  • Wrote and revised procedures in the Clinical Chemistry department.
  • Responsible for department scheduling.
  • Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments in the Chemistry department.
  • Assisted the Chemistry supervisor in evaluating monthly quality control reports.
  • Responsible for validating new instrumentation and/or testing menu.
  • Responsible for training co-workers on new instrumentation.

Medical Technologist

SwedishAmerican Hospital
Rockford, IL
06.2000 - 01.2024
  • Performed laboratory testing in all areas of the laboratory including Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank and Microbiology.
  • Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory instrumentation.
  • Ensured instruments were calibrated and quality control was performed and within established limits.
  • Helped with the onboarding of new employees.

Medical Technologist-Chemistry

SwedishAmerican Hospital
Rockford, IL
06.2014 - 05.2022
  • Performed regular maintenance on instruments, following procedures and manufacturers' guidelines.
  • Assisted with the implementation of Epic Beaker LIS.
  • Performed routine and complex laboratory tests using various techniques, instrumentation, and equipment to support medical diagnosis and treatment.
  • Assisted in the validation process for new chemistry instrumentation.
  • Assisted with training of new employees.

Laboratory Supervisor-PM/Night Shift

SwedishAmerican Hospital
Rockford , IL
01.2007 - 06.2014
  • Supervised daily operations of laboratory personnel on the PM/Night shift.
  • Performed yearly performance reviews for the PM/Night shifts.
  • Responsible for scheduling of employees on the PM/Night shifts.
  • Responsible for the onboarding of new employees to the PM/Night shift.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL
05-2000

Associate of Science -

Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL
05-1997

Skills

  • Highly motivated
  • Performs well under stressful situations
  • Able to multi-task
  • Hands-on approach
  • Eager to learn new skills
  • Organized

Certification

  • ASCP certified

Affiliations

  • Family oriented
  • Sports fan, supporting the St.Louis Cardinals and Green Bay Packers
  • Loves the outdoors and working on my yard.

Timeline

Lead Chemistry Medical Technologist

SwedishAmerican Hospital
05.2022 - Current

Medical Technologist-Chemistry

SwedishAmerican Hospital
06.2014 - 05.2022

Laboratory Supervisor-PM/Night Shift

SwedishAmerican Hospital
01.2007 - 06.2014

Medical Technologist

SwedishAmerican Hospital
06.2000 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science

University of Illinois At Springfield

Associate of Science -

Illinois Valley Community College

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