Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Licensure
Timeline
Generic

Tina Livsey

Snellville,GA

Summary

Insightful Laboratory Technician brings dedication to excellence and calm demeanor. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces.


Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Traveling Laboratory Generalist

Host Healthcare
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Performed and documented hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Worked Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Blood Bank.

Traveling Laboratory Generalist

Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Investigated and resolved issues related to laboratory processes and procedures.
  • Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
  • Manual Microbiology and COVID testing.
  • Worked Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation and Blood Bank.

Lead Senior Technologist/Blood Bank Technologist

Northside Hospital Atlanta
10.1995 - 09.2022
  • Engaged in instrument maintenance and basic troubleshooting of analyzers.
  • QC and calibrator performance for assay integrity.
  • Provided technical guidance and training to laboratory staff.
  • Investigated and resolved issues related to laboratory processes and procedures.
  • Performed and documented hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids.
  • Transferred patient test requests from scripts, requisitions and verbal orders into laboratory computer systems.
  • Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
  • Worked as Blood Bank Technologist and performed Tube Method, Ortho Vision Gel Method, Donor Testing and washed and maintained blood products.

Part-Time Chemistry/Blood Gas Technologist

Texas Children Hospital
11.1991 - 05.1995
  • Assessed orders for special collection requirements, unusual patient preparation and appropriate order of draw.
  • Transferred patient test requests from scripts, requisitions and verbal orders into laboratory computer systems.

Blood Bank Technologist

The Methodist Hospital
01.1991 - 05.1995
  • Followed universal precautions and bio-hazard safety standards for handling blood.
  • Documented and performed quality controls to uphold company and FDA standards in achieving safety and security in obtaining, storing and transporting biohazardous materials.

Blood Bank Technologist

Baptist Hospital
09.1986 - 09.1990
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Upheld laboratory protocols dictated by facility, governing agencies, or special project requirements.
  • Collected blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.

Chemistry Senior Technologist/Generalist Teacher

George W. Hubbard Hospital
07.1981 - 08.1986
  • Employed microscopic techniques to collect and study blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology, and blood group, assessing compatibility for transfusion purposes.
  • Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
  • Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
  • Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.

Education

Associate, 1988 - Computer Technology

Nashville State Technical Institute
Nashville, TN

Bachelor of Science, 1981 - Medical Technology

Clark College
Atlanta, GA

Certificate, 1981 - Clinical Medical Technology Internship Program

Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN

Associate, 1978: - Medical Technology

Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY

Licensure

  • A.S.C.P. Registry #MT-142041
  • State of Tennessee License #008524

Timeline

Traveling Laboratory Generalist

Host Healthcare
03.2024 - 06.2024

Traveling Laboratory Generalist

Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 10.2023

Lead Senior Technologist/Blood Bank Technologist

Northside Hospital Atlanta
10.1995 - 09.2022

Part-Time Chemistry/Blood Gas Technologist

Texas Children Hospital
11.1991 - 05.1995

Blood Bank Technologist

The Methodist Hospital
01.1991 - 05.1995

Blood Bank Technologist

Baptist Hospital
09.1986 - 09.1990

Chemistry Senior Technologist/Generalist Teacher

George W. Hubbard Hospital
07.1981 - 08.1986

Associate, 1988 - Computer Technology

Nashville State Technical Institute

Bachelor of Science, 1981 - Medical Technology

Clark College

Certificate, 1981 - Clinical Medical Technology Internship Program

Meharry Medical College

Associate, 1978: - Medical Technology

Bronx Community College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Tina Livsey