
Evan Sylvester

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About me
Senior Director of Infection Prevention
Education

Washington State University
2003 - 2007Bachelor of Science (BS) Microbiology, GeneralActivities and Societies: WSU Rowing, WSU Logging

Heritage University
2007 - 2008Bachelor of Science (BS) Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Washington State University
2022 - 2022Certificate Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Walden University
2011 - 2013Master's Degree Public Health
Experience

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Jan 2008 - Aug 2016Professional 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 2016Microbiology Supervisor
Jan 2008 - Jan 2016

Snoqualmie Valley Health
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020Medical Laboratory Technologist
Providence
Aug 2016 - nowSenior Director of Infection Prevention
University of Providence
Dec 2023 - Mar 2024Adjunct Instructor
Licenses & Certifications

Forestry Management
WSU Extension Forestry Eastern WashingtonDec 2022.webp)
Certified in Infection Control (CIC)
CBIC (Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.)Jan 2024- View certificate

Research Investigators and Key Personnel and IRB Members.
CITI ProgramFeb 2025 - View certificate

Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Remote Medical TrainingAug 2024 
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP-MLS)
ASCP BOCOct 2023.webp)
Advanced Leadership in Infection Prevention
CBIC (Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.)May 2025- View certificate
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Long Term Care Certification in Infection Prevention (LTC-CIP)
CBIC (Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.)Sept 2024 
Toyota Production System (TPS)
Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthJun 2015
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Evan SylvesterSwedish 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 SylvesterSwedish Medical Center First Hill- Medical Staff Recognition Award Swedish First Hill Medical Staff May 2020
- Awarded to Evan Sylvester2022 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
Associated with Evan SylvesterHealthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI & AR) Committee Chair
Issued by Washington State Department of Health on Oct 2022
Associated with Evan SylvesterBoard Member
Issued by APIC Puget Sound on Apr 2025
Associated with Evan SylvesterBoard Member
Issued by Snoqualmie CERT on Jun 2025
Associated with Evan SylvesterAdvisory Panel
Issued by GOJO, Makers of PURELL on Aug 2025
Associated with Evan SylvesterSubcommittee Chair of Isolation Sign Workgroup
Issued by Washington State Hospital Association on Apr 2022
Associated with Evan SylvesterPublic Health Specialist
Issued by GREATEST GOAL MINISTRIES USA on Jan 2013
Associated with Evan Sylvester
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