Tammara J Ritchie
UPLAND
Summary
Talented Customer relations and team player looking to secure a position where my experience and training will aid in the growth and profitability of a well-established lab.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Phlebotomist
Get Labs
05.2024 - Current
- Collected blood samples from patients in various settings, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information and track sample collection efficiently.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols and infection control procedures during all phlebotomy procedures.
- Implemented strategies to enhance patient experience, resulting in improved feedback on service satisfaction.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively managing daily schedules and appointments for mobile phlebotomy services.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Enhanced patient trust with compassionate care, professional demeanor, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
phlebotomist float
Labcorp
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Collected a variety of specimens, but especially blood samples, by venipuncture, vaccutainer, capillary puncture, butterfly and finger stick techniques, from a wide range of patients of all ages. Secured 40+ blood specimens daily. Processed and centrifuged blood, and prepared urine specimens for lab analysis and/or transport. Utilized computerized database to accurately verify patient identification and doctors’ orders. Stocked rooms with laboratory supplies, and maintained a safe and sterile work area.
- Temp agencies were used for phlebotomy jobs 2015-2012
Non Laser Tattoo Removal
Inked Regret
10.2010 - Current
- Working directly with Patients Using needles directly to a client's body, injecting under a layer of skin.. Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment, including PPE, ie donning gloves when contact with broken skin is possible, sterilizing single-use Needles ,equipment and tools using an autoclave after each tattoo removal procedure and ensuring that all work surfaces are properly disinfected to avoid the spread of blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis, HIV and other communicable infectious diseases.
Phlebotomist
temp agencies
07.2015 - Current
Phlebotomist Intern
Kaiser Permanente
06.2015 - 06.2015
- Collected a variety of specimens, but especially blood samples, by venipuncture, vaccutainer, capillary puncture, butterfly and finger stick techniques, from a wide range of patients of all ages. Secured 30 to 40 blood specimens daily, Processed and centrifuged blood, and prepared urine specimens for lab analysis and/or transport. Utilized computerized database to accurately verify patient identification and doctors’ orders. Stocked rooms with laboratory supplies, and maintained a safe and sterile work area.
Massage therapist, Permanent make-up , manicurist
- Self employed
- Manipulate the muscles and soft tissues of their clients to produce relaxation, improved health and other benefits. Explain to clients the tattooing process, the equipment that is used, and the care that is required after the procedure. Must maintain and sterilize the tattoo equipment and work area. The tattoo requires multiple applications to maintain the look over time.
Outside sales
Pennysaver
- Marketing and maintain client records.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - undefined
U.S. Colleges of Health & Human Services
Montclair, CA06.2015
Skills
- Patient Identification
- Venipuncture Procedure
- Telephone Etiquette
- Vaccutainer System
- Urinalysis
- HIPAA/OSHA Guidelines
- Butterfly Techniques
- Specimen Labeling
- Excellent Bedside Manner
- Skin Puncture Procedures
- Specimen Transport
- Medical Terminology
- Blood Composition
- Customer Service
- Charting/Filing
- Centrifuge
- Universal Infection Control
- Finger/Heel Sticks
- Mon
Certification
- CA Phlebotomy Technician 1 License Lic # cpt00076867
- National Phlebotomy Technician 1 Certification Certificate ID# 917678
- Certificate of registration for body art Practitioner #pt0029091
- Certified Non laser Tattoo Removal #0155
- Blood Bourne Pathogen Prevention Certified
- Cpr
Education
- Tattoo Vanish INc. , Las Vegas Nv
- California School of Massage
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
Get Labs
05.2024 - Current
phlebotomist float
Labcorp
02.2022 - 01.2024
Phlebotomist
temp agencies
07.2015 - Current
Phlebotomist Intern
Kaiser Permanente
06.2015 - 06.2015
Non Laser Tattoo Removal
Inked Regret
10.2010 - Current
Massage therapist, Permanent make-up , manicurist
Outside sales
Pennysaver
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - undefined
U.S. Colleges of Health & Human Services
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