Victoria Ewing

Certified Phlebotomy Technician with 12+ years of experience providing patient-focused specimen collection across travel, laboratory, and healthcare environments. Experienced in venipuncture, capillary collection, specimen processing, centrifugation, labeling, transportation, infection control, patient identification, vital signs, and maintaining specimen integrity. Experienced as a Lead and trainer, including onboarding and training new employees and phlebotomy staff on job responsibilities, collection techniques, laboratory processing, safety, workflow, and patient care.

Dependable and adaptable professional with strong communication, leadership, organization, and patient-service skills.

Travel Phlebotomist at Principle Health Services (2025-06 – Present)

Travel Phlebotomist at Trident Health Care Services (2018-10 – 2025-06)

Travel Phlebotomist at Best Care Laboratory Services (2014-08 – 2018-09)

• Supported team members by answering questions, demonstrating procedures, reinforcing proper technique, and promoting consistent adherence to laboratory standards.
• Trained new and developing phlebotomy staff on venipuncture, capillary collection, specimen handling, labeling, processing, and infection-control practices.
• Trained and onboarded new employees on job responsibilities, workplace procedures, patient care, safety, and workflow expectations.
• Served as a Lead, providing day-to-day guidance and support to team members while helping maintain efficient laboratory operations.
• Confirmed patient identities before specimen collection to support accurate testing and patient safety.
• Performed venipuncture and capillary blood collection for patients of various ages.
• Obtained sufficient blood specimens while maintaining patient comfort and safe collection practices.
• Labeled and processed specimens accurately in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Centrifuged specimens promptly to support timely laboratory processing.
• Prepared and transported specimens safely while preserving specimen integrity.
• Followed infection-prevention and control procedures during patient interactions and specimen handling.
• Provided professional, compassionate patient care and clear communication throughout the collection process.
• Maintained required cold-chain conditions by transporting urine and ammonia specimens on ice.
• Protected light-sensitive specimens according to required handling procedures.
• Completed assigned duties efficiently and accurately while supporting dependable laboratory operations.
• Performed laboratory processing duties, including specimen preparation, centrifugation, labeling, sorting, and routing for testing.
• Prepared specimens according to laboratory requirements while maintaining accurate identification, proper handling, and specimen integrity.
• Supported timely laboratory workflow by processing and preparing specimens for transport and testing.
• Demonstrated procedures, reinforced proper technique, and supported team members in meeting laboratory and patient-care standards.
• Trained and onboarded new employees on job responsibilities, workplace procedures, safety, patient care, and workflow expectations.
• Lead experience supporting team workflow, employee questions, and consistent laboratory procedures.

Phlebotomy Certification in Phlebotomy – Houston Community College (2015-09)

High School Diploma – Thurgood Marshall High School (2011-06)