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Tracy M. Sanders

Hercules

Summary

Dynamic Lead Phlebotomy Instructor at Cal Regional, Lead Phlebotomy at San Quentin Prison skilled in curriculum development and individualized instruction. Expert in phlebotomy techniques and effective communication, I enhanced student outcomes through innovative teaching methods and regulatory compliance. Committed to fostering a secure learning environment, I collaborated with faculty to elevate nursing program standards.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Phlebotomy Instructor

Cal Regional
Fairfield
06.2024 - Current
  • Enforced safety regulations to maintain a secure classroom environment.
  • Facilitated laboratory sessions, enhancing practical skills in phlebotomy techniques.
  • Collaborated with department heads and faculty to improve nursing programs.
  • Developed IEPs and utilized diverse teaching aids to eliminate learning gaps.
  • Incorporated new technologies into the classroom to enhance learning experiences.
  • Partnered with instructors to share best practices for improved student outcomes.
  • Provided individualized instruction, ensuring comprehensive understanding of course material.

Phlebotomist CPT 1

San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin
03.2022 - Current
  • Identified optimal techniques for specimen retrieval to enhance efficiency.
  • Prepared specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
  • Process UTOX screens
  • Identify hard-to-find veins.
  • Processing specimens in the centrifuge.
  • Ordering supples
  • STAT labs

Travel Phlebotomist

Eastbay-Southbay-Northbay
05.2016 - 08.2023
  • Traveled to patients' homes, nursing facilities, and rehabilitation centers to collect blood samples for diagnostics.
  • Assisted in mobile blood drives by drawing blood from donors.
  • Processed collected blood specimens and dispatched them for analysis.

Sterile Processing Technician

Marin Eyes
Marin
04.2017 - 12.2021
  • Maintain records on sterilizing procedures and parameters accurately.
  • Sterilize soiled surgical instruments as per established procedures and standards.
  • Prepare and label surgical instrument as needed, assist in arranging instrument sets and ensured availability of adequate supplies.
  • Oversee and maintained cleansing and sterilizing equipment, performed equipment sterilization related monitoring and maintenance duties.

Employee Health Coordinator/Medical Assistant

Doctors Medical Center
San Pablo
10.2012 - 09.2014
  • Vital signs & patient monitoring, privacy/HIPPA regulations.
  • Patient Care & Safety, ADL’s/ Transporting/Measuring I&O.
  • Paragon 1.0 (system to record I&O), Process new hires and Worker’s Comp claims, annual N-95 mask fit testing, flu clinic, administer vaccines.

I-Phlebotomist CPT Technician

Quest Diagnostics
Alameda
11.2009 - 09.2012
  • Federal /State Drug Screen, Venipuncture (infants, teen, adults, elderly).
  • Verify Insurance/Atrium 10. (input patients demographics).
  • Centrifuge blood/urine/Process & send out specimens, insurance examines/ Vital signs.

Education

Phlebotomy - Medical

Fast Response
Berkeley, CA
11-2007

Some College (No Degree) - Healthcare

Western Career College
San Leandro
07-2007

Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare

Oakland Adult School
Oakland, CA
06-2007

Skills

  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Specimen processing
  • Laboratory safety
  • Patient interaction
  • Classroom management
  • Curriculum development
  • Individualized instruction
  • Assessment strategies
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Professional demeanor
  • Student outcome management
  • Course planning
  • Phlebotomy equipment usage
  • Physical assessment skills
  • Educational technology integration
  • Pre-analytical considerations

Training

  • Sterile Processing Technician, Fast Response, Berkeley, CA, 01/01/16
  • EKG/Monitor Technician, Fast Response, Berkeley, CA, 02/01/12
  • Phlebotomist CPT Technician 1, Fast Response, Berkeley, CA, 07/01/06
  • Medical Assistant, Western Career College, San Leandro, CA, 11/01/04
  • Certified Nursing Assistant, Oakland Adult School, Oakland, CA, 06/01/01

Certification

  • ISHAMM Sterile Processing Tech
  • AAMA Medical Assistant
  • CPT 1 Technician

Timeline

Lead Phlebotomy Instructor

Cal Regional
06.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist CPT 1

San Quentin State Prison
03.2022 - Current

Sterile Processing Technician

Marin Eyes
04.2017 - 12.2021

Travel Phlebotomist

Eastbay-Southbay-Northbay
05.2016 - 08.2023

Employee Health Coordinator/Medical Assistant

Doctors Medical Center
10.2012 - 09.2014

I-Phlebotomist CPT Technician

Quest Diagnostics
11.2009 - 09.2012

Phlebotomy - Medical

Fast Response

Some College (No Degree) - Healthcare

Western Career College

Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare

Oakland Adult School

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