Tara Lehmann
Jacksonville
Summary
Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals. I communicate well with both written and verbal instruction. Quick learner with willingness to learn new procedure. I am dedicated to performing quality work.
Demonstrates strong expertise in blood collection, sample preparation, and patient care, ensuring high-quality results. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to changing needs while maintaining reliability. Skilled in using phlebotomy equipment, maintaining patient records, and following safety protocols.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
10.2022 - Current
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists, sharing expertise on proper technique and safety protocols.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by processing, labeling, and storing specimens according to established protocols.
- Provided excellent customer service while verifying patient information and insurance at registration.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality diagnostic services for patients.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
Phlebotomy Technician
O'Neil Enterprises
06.2012 - 10.2022
- Paramedical Examiner / Independent Contractor
- Gather and annotate applicants medical history to the insurance company for determination of eligibility for life insurance approval
- Collect vitals (bp, weight, height, abdominal and chest measurements)
- Collect blood and urine samples for testing
- Perform EKG if requested from under writers
- Forward all specimens to laboratory via Fed Ex daily
- Handle scheduling of applicants appointments for in home examinations
- Strong communication with agents regarding the progression of the health screening status
- Protect applicants (patient) by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
Phlebotomy Technician
Exam 1
06.2012 - 07.2021
- Paramedical Examiner / Independent Contractor
- Gather and annotate applicants medical history to the insurance company for determination of eligability for life insurance approval
- Collect vitals (bp, pulse, weight, height, abdominal and chest measurements)
- Collect blood and urine samples for testing
- Perform EKG if requested by underwritting
- Forward all specimens to laboratory via Fed Ex daily
- Handle scheduling of applicants appointments for in home examinations
- Strong communication with the agents regarding the progression of the health screening status
- Protect applicants (patient) by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
Home Maker
Self-employeed
08.2006 - 06.2012
Phlebotomy Technician / Medical Assistant
Coastal OB/GYN
05.1998 - 10.2006
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders
- Triage patients (vitals, collecting patient medication information, concerns for today's visit)
- Performed IM injections
- Assisted physician with surgical procedures performed in office
- Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily
- Assisted with routine obstetric care with physician
- Organized daily work based on collection priority
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
Phlebotomy Technician
NABI
08.1998 - 05.1999
- Level 3 Technician
- Collected Plasmaphresis donations
- After collection testing and proper storage of plasama
- Performed treatment to donors for hematomas, dehydration, and loss of conciousness due to patient donation
- Triaged donors for determiantion to make plasma donation via vitals and questionnaire
Phlebotomy Technician /Lab Assistant
Nash General Hospital
01.1997 - 12.1997
- Collection of blood, urine and sputum for laboratory testing
- Performed Arterial Blood Gases
- Bleed times for pre-op
- PKU testing
- Umbilical cord screening performed
- Lab assistant
Education
High School Diploma -
Wallace-Rose Hill High School
Teachey, NCAssociate of Arts -
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NCSkills
- Sample Collection
- Skilled in Venipuncture Techniques
- Infection control
- Quality control guidelines
- Efficient Sample Processing
- Health education
- Diagnostic testing
- Specimen collection and storage
- Health Assessment Documentation
- Labeling Protocols for Specimens
- Donor Screening
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Tracking Specimens
- Patient Interviews
- Data entry
- Pediatric Blood Collection
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood Culture Techniques
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
10.2022 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
O'Neil Enterprises
06.2012 - 10.2022
Phlebotomy Technician
Exam 1
06.2012 - 07.2021
Home Maker
Self-employeed
08.2006 - 06.2012
Phlebotomy Technician
NABI
08.1998 - 05.1999
Phlebotomy Technician / Medical Assistant
Coastal OB/GYN
05.1998 - 10.2006
Phlebotomy Technician /Lab Assistant
Nash General Hospital
01.1997 - 12.1997
Associate of Arts -
Nash Community College
High School Diploma -
Wallace-Rose Hill High School
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