Trainer Information


Brian S. Treu - Founder - CPT - NHA, AMT, ASCP, NAPT - California Licensed CPT2

Brian is the Founder, CEO and Owner of Phlebotomy Training Specialists.  Brian was also recently appointed to be the Chairman and CEO of the newly formed company, Phlebotomy Training Specialists Franchising which will be expanding into all 50 states through a franchising model and will open 100 locations in the next 24 months. He understands blood, the systems tied thereto, and got this knowledge from perfecting the extraction of blood over the last 18 years performing in excess of 259,000 blood draws.

 

His specialties include Blood Banking, ICU, Emergency Room Draws, Law Enforcement, Geriatrics and the state Prison System. His knowledge of the anatomy and ability to find tough veins has made him a highly sought after Phlebotomist by firms across the state of Utah. Brian also brings to the class the option for students to perform blood draws in any vein anywhere on his body using any size needle, 16 to 25 gauge. He has a dedicated understanding that to learn Phlebotomy, you MUST to have the option to perform A LOT of venipunctures, and with him on the staff of Phlebotomy Training Specialists, you are guaranteed to get the experience AND sticks you need to be an incredible Phlebotomist.


Amanda Fullerton - CPT - NHA/NAPT

Amanda is currently studying to be a Physicians Assistant at the University of Utah, she is also working towards her Masters degree at Westminster College. Amanda IS the definition of an overachiever.  Amanda has a photographic memory and amazes classrooms full of 50 plus students by remembering all of their names and a fact about them on the first night of class after only 30 minutes with them.  Amanda brings an incredibly steady hand, wonderful disposition and years of Phlebotomy experience to the table when she teaches. Amanda's specialties include butterflies on the elderly and pediatric patients. She is currently working as a Phlebotomy lead at a top Children’s Hospital in Utah.  There are not too many better than Amanda!


Kaaron Muir - CPT - ASCP

Kaaron has worked for a major laboratory in Salt Lake City for nearly 14 years.  Kaaron started out as a Phlebotomist, moved to become a trainer, spent a year in exceptional handling, and was a Phlebotomy Trainer for  two years. She has also served as a technical supervisor in Phlebotomy for the last four years. She has just recently changed to become the administrative supervisor for phlebotomy and support services at ARUP, the largest pathology testing center in the world. Before this Kaaron was a supervisor for an Out Patient Lab at the Evanston Hospital in Illinois.  Kaaron has presented at the Utah CLMA/ASCLS conference and was selected as a speaker for ThinkLab 2000 in Tampa, Florida.  Kaaron is currently the director or Phlebotomy and Support services at ARUP and is a wonderful addition to the PTS training team!

Nathan Jensen - CPT - ASCP

Nathan currently works for ARUP Laboratories.  He has 10 years of phlebotomy  experience, two of them in Plasmapheresis, and eight at ARUP. During his eight years with ARUP Nathan has filled several positions including Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy trainer, Phlebotomy Lead, and now Exception Handling Lead.  He also has extensive knowledge in phlebotomy, phlebotomy technique, neonatal phlebotomy, specimen processing, and specimen handling. Nathan is in school working towards his Business Management degree at the University of Phoenix. He has already completed 3 years of his program and hopes to graduate Aug of 2012.  Nathan is a great phlebotomist that has excellent skills to match his experience.  He enjoys phlebotomy, but relishes in teaching it more.


Sandro Noble - CPT - NAPT/NHA 

Sandro is currently in the Exercise and Sport Science program at the University of Utah preparing to go to medical school to become an orthopedic surgeon. Sandro attended Phlebotomy Training Specialists and has been Nationally certified in Phlebotomy for a number of years now.  He received his I.V. training and certification from PTS as well in August 2009, and is a certified CPR instructor for the AHA.  Sandro brings a lot of teaching experience and enthusiasm to the table and has a steady hand when it comes to drawing blood, so when it comes time to be a sugeon, he will have perfected the art of the "steady hand"


Brent Buttars - CPT - NHA/NAPT

Brent is currently working in Pharmaceutical Research at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah Campus.  Brent graduated from Phlebotomy Training Specialists 4 years ago and has been on a Phlebotomy rampage ever since. He is currently in the Masters degree program at the University of Utah and has an amazing work and school schedule, we are lucky to have him training for PTS with his busy schedule.  Brent has one of the most even keeled demeanors of anyone you have ever met. Students LOVE having Brent on the staff at PTS, not a month ever passes that students don't comment how much they appreciate having Brent there to help get them over their fears.  Don’t let his height scare you, he’s about as nice and gentle as you could ever find in a trainer. 


Tina Easter - CPT - NHA/NAPT

Tina has been working in the world of Phlebotomy for a solid 5 years. She is currently the day time supervisor for a large Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City and has been a lead there for about 3-1/2 years. Prior to her current position she worked as a “one man show” in an outpatient lab. Tina was responsible for registering the patients, ordered the correct supplies needed, drew all the patients blood and then processed the blood for testing behind the scenes! Needless to say she is an incredible multitasker! She always loves staying busy and doing a great job for her employers, and Tina is one of the best there is at using the butterfly needle!   


Brady Mickelson - Clinical Lab Director  

CPT / NHA/NAPT

Brady is currently working as the Clinical Lab Associate Director at Jordan Valley Hospital and Medical Center in Riverton, Utah.  Brady graduated from Phlebotomy Training Specialists in 2009 and due to his incredible skill set, and leadership skills was able to gain employment as a Phlebotomist, and then quickly move into a lead roll. Brady, specializes in high pressure situations like the emergency setting and is a favorite of patients everywhere he works. Brady has a wonderful disposition, is easy to be around, and has tons of Phlebotomy experience to share with the students at Phlebotomy Training Specialists.  Don't let his subtle look fool you, he is a fierce Phlebotomist with incredible hands on skills!


Emily Frampton - CPT - NAPT
Emily is currently studying Biochemistry at Utah State University working on her undergraduate degree and preparing to go to Medical School to become an anesthesiologist.  Emily received her phlebotomy training through Phlebotomy Training Specialists and is a Nationally Certified Phlebotomist. She is a knowledgeable instructor having numerous experiences in the health care field. She currently works as a researcher for the Johnson Lab at Utah State University and is very knowledgeable. Emily is enthusiastic, personable, and brings a passion for Phlebotomy to the classroom.


Kirstie Jarrett - CPT - NHA/NAPT
Kirstie is a pre-med student at the University of Utah and has been working as a Phlebotomist for Associated University and Regional Pathologies aka ARUP and at the University of Utah Medical Center for over a year now.  Kirstie climbed the Phlebotomy ladder into one of the best positions in the State of Utah faster than most.  She did this through performing over 300 draws in class which were highly supervised by the PTS trainers. This ensured that when she got her first interview, which did not take, long she would shine.  Kirstie was one of the few who were hired "on the spot" during her interview and when you meet her and see her Phlebotomy skills, you will know why!  

Aimee Nilson - CPT - NAPT
Aimee is one of our top trainers. She has a vast medical background and is a graduate of Phlebotomy Training Specialists as well.  Since graduation Aimee has gone to work in a Plastic Surgeons office setting IV’s and drawing blood as well as helping in post operative care.  She always has a smile and a witty comment to go with it. Aimee is very outgoing and loves talking with patients.  She will make you feel right at home in 2 seconds flat.  Fun Fact:  Aimee was born, raised and now works in her day and evening jobs in Murray Utah.  No matter how hard she tries to get away, Murray just keep pulling her back in!!  


Ariel Ontiveros - CPT - NAPT
Ariel was certified as a medical assistant in High School, and is a graduate of the Phlebotomy Training Specialists National Certification Class and I.V Training Center’s IV certification class. She is currently working as an MA at Valley Mental Health, and at the family practice clinic, Valley Family Medicine. Her skills include drawing blood for labs, perfoeming urinalysis, culturing, doing injections, and checking vitals. Ariel started out doing overnight Oximetry with Apria Home health services, with only medical billing background experience. After a short time of working for Apria she stepped in to be an assistant Phlebotomy instructor. My overall goal is to become certified in EMS and pursue a career in Respiratory Therapy.



Adam Swan - CPT - NAPT
Adam is an Exercise Science major in his third year at Brigham Young University and preparing to attend medical school in just over a year. Adam is focusing on his upper level science classes this semester and plans to get accepted to medical school shortly thereafter. He plans on studying anesthesiology and hopes someday to be an Anesthesiologist. He is an INCREDIBLE Phlebotomist and brings a few years of experience to the table when he trains. He loves thinking through the Phlebotomy procedure and helping students understand the procedure each in their own specific way, truly one of our best trainers.

Kat Ragsdale - CPT - NAPT/NHA

Kat began her medical career by doing her Phlebotomy training at Phlebotomy Training Specialists, she went straight into the workforce at a blood bank. Soon after that she went to work at one of the most prestigious employers in all of Utah at Associated Regional & University Pathologists.  She is currently working through ARUP at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in the out patient lab. Kat's passion is teaching, watching students get over their fears and become comfortable and great at phlebotomy.


Note - On the second night of class you will be given a schedule of classes which will outline who is teaching on what night and their contact information. It should be noted that different instructors will be teaching on different nights based on other obligations, work, family, military obligations, etc.