Evan Sylvester

Evan Sylvester

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Director of Infection Prevention

  • Education

    • Washington State University

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Microbiology, General

      Activities and Societies: WSU Rowing, WSU Logging

    • Heritage University

      2007 - 2008
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    • Washington State University

      2022 - 2022
      Certificate Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
    • Walden University

      2011 - 2013
      Master's Degree Public Health
  • Experience

    • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

      Jan 2008 - Aug 2016

      Professional Experience:• Develop and conduct health survey in Lakka, Sierra Leone to gather information on drinking water and sanitation conditions in the community. Also developed and carried out the analysis of environmental water samples to detect coliform. • Work as a medical technologist in chemistry, hematology, molecular, and specialize in microbiology. Also serve on the laboratory safety committee for the microbiology department. (2008-present)• Conduct research at university in veterinary medicine associated with infectious disease in dairy farms throughout Washington. Collect & interpret bacterial samples for active surveillance. (2005-2008). • American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists of Washington board member; Arrange symposium speakers and coordinate event. (2011-present)Teaching Experience:• Train new Med. Tech. students from local universities on clinical bench work. (2009-present). • Taught university course “Introduction to Clinical Microbiology” including a lab class, in a combined teaching course of “Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science.” (2007). Education & Honors:~Certification in Infection Control (CIC) 2018~Masters of Public Health (MPH) (2013)~Certification in Medical Laboratory Science (2008)~Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (2008)~Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (2007)~Minor Molecular Biology (2007)~Awarded Dean’s List (2007) Show less

      • Clinical laboratory supervisor

        Oct 2013 - Aug 2016
      • Microbiology Supervisor

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2016
    • Snoqualmie Valley Health

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2020
      Medical Laboratory Technologist
    • Providence

      Aug 2016 - now
      Senior Director of Infection Prevention
    • University of Providence

      Dec 2023 - Mar 2024
      Adjunct Instructor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Forestry Management

      WSU Extension Forestry Eastern Washington
      Dec 2022
    • Certified in Infection Control (CIC)

      CBIC (Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.)
      Jan 2024
    • Research Investigators and Key Personnel and IRB Members.

      CITI Program
      Feb 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Wilderness First Responder (WFR)

      Remote Medical Training
      Aug 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP-MLS)

      ASCP BOC
      Oct 2023
    • Advanced Leadership in Infection Prevention

      CBIC (Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.)
      May 2025
    • Long Term Care Certification in Infection Prevention (LTC-CIP)

      CBIC (Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.)
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Toyota Production System (TPS)

      Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
      Jun 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Evan Sylvester
      Swedish Medical Center- Making Values a Priority (MVP) Award Swedish Medical Center Mar 2021 ​​​​​​​Making Values a Priority (MVP) Awards recognize caregivers and teams who go "above and beyond" for patients and caregivers and demonstrate the Swedish values in action: Compassion, Justice, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, Safety.
    • Awarded to Evan Sylvester
      Swedish Medical Center First Hill- Medical Staff Recognition Award Swedish First Hill Medical Staff May 2020
    • Awarded to Evan Sylvester
      2022 Nils Johanson Inspirational Awards Swedish Medical Center Over a century ago, an inspirational young doctor from Sweden founded Swedish Medical Center. His passion for excellence still lives on in the physicians and staff at Swedish today.In our founder's honor, Swedish annually presents the Nils Johanson Inspirations Awards to those who best represent his extraordinary character. Each year, the award is formally presented to caregivers who best exemplify the Swedish values of compassion, justice, excellence, dignity, integrity, and safety.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Career Mentor

      Issued by Global Mentorship Initiative on Jul 2023
      Global Mentorship InitiativeAssociated with Evan Sylvester
    • Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI & AR) Committee Chair

      Issued by Washington State Department of Health on Oct 2022
      Washington State Department of HealthAssociated with Evan Sylvester
    • Board Member

      Issued by APIC Puget Sound on Apr 2025
      APIC Puget SoundAssociated with Evan Sylvester
    • Board Member

      Issued by Snoqualmie CERT on Jun 2025
      Snoqualmie CERTAssociated with Evan Sylvester
    • Advisory Panel

      Issued by GOJO, Makers of PURELL on Aug 2025
      GOJO, Makers of PURELLAssociated with Evan Sylvester
    • Subcommittee Chair of Isolation Sign Workgroup

      Issued by Washington State Hospital Association on Apr 2022
      Washington State Hospital AssociationAssociated with Evan Sylvester
    • Public Health Specialist

      Issued by GREATEST GOAL MINISTRIES USA on Jan 2013
      GREATEST GOAL MINISTRIES USAAssociated with Evan Sylvester