Libby Lee
Marshall
Summary
As a laboratory professional with over 40 years of experience, I am seeking a career opportunity in laboratory settings, research, or training. I am eager to utilize my strong communication and analytical skills, research and clinical methodology and my QA/QC expertise to promote patient care and laboratory advancements.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technologist
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Marshall
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured proper calibration for accuracy.
- Prepared specimens and reagents for various diagnostic procedures.
Medical Technologist
UT Health East Texas
Carthage
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Lab Generalist
- Proficient in Hematology
- Proficient in Chemistry
- Proficient in Urinalysis
- Proficient in Blood Bank
- Proficient in Microbiology
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
Prior Authorizations / Appeals
Dr. Kayvan Kamali – Prior Authorizations
Longview
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Prior Authorization for Medications
- Justification of Appeals for Medications
- Transmit prescriptions electronically
- Phlebotomy – adults, children, elderly patients; butterflies and straight draw, finger sticks
- Take all vital signs – blood pressure, temp, pulse
- Give Shots
Consultant/Patient Care
Abosolute Concierge
Marshall
03.2014 - 04.2018
- Patient Care
- Phlebotomy – adults, children, elderly patients; butterflies and straight draw, finger sticks
- Take all vital signs – blood pressure, temp, pulse
- Change dressings using sterile technique
- Perform suture removal
- Administer breathing treatments
- Write all policies and procedures for equipment
- Set-up Equipment
- Train Staff of policies and procedure on equipment
- Obtain CLEA Certification
- Obtain CAP Certification
- Prior Authorization for Prescription refills
- Patient Referral to Specialist
Sitter with elderly and terminal patients in their home
Private Caregiver
Marshall
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Assess patient needs
- Change wound dressing as necessary
- Administer medication as prescribed
- Turn patient as prescribed
- Groom patient daily
- Change clothing / pajamas
Receptionist
Dr. Terry Gerber - Cardiologist
Marshall
05.2013 - 07.2013
- Greet patients upon arrival at office
- Answer phones
- Schedule Appointments
- Re-schedule Appointments as directed by physician
- Prepare charts for physician review and charting
Bookkeeper / Lab Tech
All Cypress Veterinary Hospital
Marshall
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Proficient with Hemax system for Laboratory
- Knowledgeable of accounting practices
- Proficient with Customer Service
- Knowledgeable about Dogs and disease
Laboratory Generalist
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Proficient with the Sysmex 2100 for Hematology
- Proficient with the Centaur, Blood gas and Imx
- Knowledgeable of CAP compliance
- Knowledgeable at Call Center operation
- Proficient with the operation of the Prospec
Owner
Lab Tek Services
Marshall
05.1996 - 01.2011
- Responsible for coordinating and weekend scheduling of contracted lab technicians
- Responsible for planning work schedules and coordination of personnel
- Oversee laboratory personnel training and ensure clinical compliance
- Skilled at analyzing and preparing various reports for multiple inspections
- Supervise and implement new lab management techniques to increase turn around time and simultaneously meet cost goals for a more efficient lab
Hematology Supervisor
Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall
Marshall
05.1979 - 05.2010
- Effectively trained and oriented staff and students on equipment operation and accepted laboratory procedures
- Regarded as a highly-skilled lab technologist, with extensive experience interacting with various departments
- Systemized and increased efficiency in QA/QC throughout laboratory
- Skilled in troubleshooting and repair of numerous Abbot and Beckman Coulter instruments, including the CellDyn, Access, LXi, and ACL
- Prepared monthly evaluations of quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measure controls and maintained compliance with CLIA and OSHA safety and risk-management guidelines
- Responsible for preparedness for JCAHO and CAP inspections
- Proficient in Phlebotomy with elderly and neonatal patients
Evening Lab Tech (part-time)
Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview
Longview
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Operated and calibrated an assortment of laboratory/testing equipment and performed various chemical, microscopic and bacteriological tests
- Performed stat and routine testing on a variety of specimens quickly and accurately
- Maintained lab equipment and responsible for troubleshooting instrumentation
Weekend Lab Tech
Lab Source, Inc
Marshall
01.1991 - 04.1996
- Worked effectively with physicians to produce accurate laboratory results in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Accountable for the calibration of equipment, basic trouble-shooting, and maintenance
- Recognized for exceptional skill in serving hard to draw patients and children
- Processed cultures in microbiology, gram stains, urinalysis and various manual tests
Teacher- High School Biology and Chemistry
Marshall Independent School District
Marshall
01.1978 - 01.1979
- Facilitated learning through student-centered lessons and activities
- Utilized a variety of teaching techniques, including discovery laboratories, error analysis, demonstrations, debates, videos, simulations, and molecular model building
- Devised incentive methods to promote group learning
- Improved laboratory procedures to optimize student safety
- Actively participated in team meetings on test design and alternative assessment
- Identified, counseled, and sought assistance for students with learning disabilities
Education
30 hours continuing education classes in Nursing
12.2006
B.S. - Biology and Chemistry
East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX05.1978
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Microsoft Office Suite
- LIMS
- MS Access
- Novius computer systems
- MediTech
- OpenLab
- Cerner lab management systems
- MediTouch
- Logitech lab management systems
- Epic lab management systems
Certifications And Memberships
- Certified American Medical Technologist, 01/01/79 - Present
- Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist, 01/01/09 - Present
- HEW Certified, 01/01/79 - Present
- First Aid, CPR and Basic Life Support Training
- State of Texas Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Laboratory Technologist
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Medical Technologist
UT Health East Texas
08.2019 - 04.2024
Prior Authorizations / Appeals
Dr. Kayvan Kamali – Prior Authorizations
05.2018 - 08.2019
Consultant/Patient Care
Abosolute Concierge
03.2014 - 04.2018
Sitter with elderly and terminal patients in their home
Private Caregiver
08.2013 - 02.2014
Receptionist
Dr. Terry Gerber - Cardiologist
05.2013 - 07.2013
Bookkeeper / Lab Tech
All Cypress Veterinary Hospital
12.2011 - 05.2012
Laboratory Generalist
Texas Children's Hospital
01.2011 - 06.2011
Owner
Lab Tek Services
05.1996 - 01.2011
Evening Lab Tech (part-time)
Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview
01.1996 - 01.1998
Weekend Lab Tech
Lab Source, Inc
01.1991 - 04.1996
Hematology Supervisor
Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall
05.1979 - 05.2010
Teacher- High School Biology and Chemistry
Marshall Independent School District
01.1978 - 01.1979
30 hours continuing education classes in Nursing
B.S. - Biology and Chemistry
East Texas Baptist University