Jennifer Martinez

I became a Phlebotomist to help change the healthcare system one patient at a time. This allows me to deliver accurate, timely diagnostic data & offer compassionate care that makes a lasting impact on those I serve.

Phlebotomist I, Sunrise Medical Laboratories, Chantilly, VA, June 24, 2024 – December 12, 2024

- Independently managed full-service phlebotomy operations across multiple IOPs with no direct supervision. 

- Performed venipunctures & dermal punctures to collect blood specimens, ensuring patient comfort & safety in compliance with CLSI guidelines. 

- Accurately accessioned & labeled specimens to maintain strict chain-of-custody & patient identification protocols. 

- Collected, processed, & prepared specimens for lab analysis, including centrifugation, aliquoting, freezing, & packaging for transport. 

- Evaluated specimen integrity & resolved discrepancies or collection issues promptly. 

- Conducted Point of Care testing & documented instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, & quality control logs. 

- Maintained infection control standards per OSHA & followed strict CLIA protocols. 

- Collaborated with RNs, MDs, & lab staff to prioritize patient care & minimize delays. 

- Managed inventory & replenished supplies according to lab protocols. 

- Followed all HIPAA, OSHA, & institutional policies to ensure regulatory compliance & patient confidentiality.

Traveling Phlebotomist  Dominion Diagnostics – Mobile Division (Closed), December 13, 2024 – August 20, 2025, Virginia (Travel-Based)

- Delivered mobile phlebotomy services to patients in homes, clinics, & assisted living facilities. 

- Performed venipuncture & dermal puncture collections with precision & care. 

- Maintained specimen integrity & followed CDC/OSHA protocols for infection control. 

- Provided empathetic care to pediatric, geriatric, & homebound patients. 

- Managed independent scheduling, route planning, & documentation. 

- Ensured timely specimen delivery & accurate documentation for lab processing. 

- Division closed in mid-2025 due to restructuring.

- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) – NHCO 

- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Expires February 2027 

- Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) – Expires February 2026 

- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Expires February 2029

Education:

- Phlebotomy Training Specialists – Alexandria, VA – April 2024 

- Phlebotomy Training Specialists – Culver City, CA – May 2025 

- NOVA Community College – Medical Terminology, Billing, Coding, & Revenue Cycle Management – October–December 2011 

- Oakton High School – Vienna, VA – June 1994