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What is a Phlebotomist?

 

 

 

Phlebotomist Professional

Phlebotomists are unlicensed allied health professionals that work under the supervision of medical technologists, or laboratory managers, except in California* where they are heavily monitored by the state and must be licensed first in order to work as part of the clinical laboratory team.

They collect and preserve people's blood, and urine or stool samples for occult blood testing in hospitals, medical facilities, or a medical centers, or freestanding clinical laboratories. Many also work in blood donation centers. The specimens that they obtain have been requested for laboratory testing by a medical doctor or licensed healthcare practitioner. 

   

 

Characteristics and Abilities

Phlebotomists must possess manual dexterity and proper body mechanics to perform proper blood sampling techniques and handle related equipment and instruments, have a thorough understanding of the venous anatomy of the limbs, and know proper procedures when it comes to handling and processing specimen containers and kits.

career guide diamond Professionalism and Certification

All phlebotomists must adhere to proper patient identification techniques and to the rules of infection control as outlined by the Occupational and Safety Health Agency (OSHA). They must be proficient in specimen collection from adults and children of all ages and assure laboratory safety for colleagues and the public.

Certification! 
Those individual who have received vocational training which included venipuncture techniques, documentation, charting, and infection control, or those who are currently employed in a phlebotomy position with at least two years of experience should seek certification. Certification shows that a person is serious about their career, and opens doors that otherwise would remain closed.
 
 
 

Reasons To Become A Phlebotomist...

People who chose to make phlebotomist their career path told us they chose phlebotomy because it's the perfect job where you can enjoy flexible hours, and good pay. Other reasons were:

  • Because of the choices of employment options, such as per diem, contract staffing, temp to hire, direct placement, or working extra weekends a month
  • Because they often can set their own schedule and choose their hours
  • Because it is perfect for those who want a career change and like meeting new people  Published in the BLS Occupational Outlook Quarterly in spring 2000.

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