Phlebotomist job description

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Description

Phlebotomists are clinical laboratory technicians required to draw blood samples. These professionals provide blood samples to medical clinicians in order to know its composition and potential problems of a patient. In the case of several samples, they know how to order different tubes of blood collection. They also pick up laboratory test orders from medical staff and transport samples to the laboratory where they will be tested.

Phlebotomists usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Training junior staff.
• Making sure that quality parameters are being followed.
• Taking samples.
• Sterilizing instruments.
• Documenting events.

Skills

• Being responsible and trustworthy.
• Having good communication skills.
• Being able to interpret blood results.
• Having high attention to details.
• Being able to learn new things.
• Being patient.
• Having interpersonal skills.
• Having knowledge to handle equipment and tools.
• Being able to work with patients from different backgrounds.
• Having knowledge of proper techniques to draw blood

Education

Academic qualifications to be a Phlebotomist vary according to employers, but a minimum requirement for this area is having a High School Diploma or equivalent qualification. People working on this industry are required to take a training program for a semester or one year that contains the techniques of phlebotomy. Most employers require candidates having suitable previous experience, so it is recommended to work as an assistant or an intern in order to have better job opportunities.

Professionals working on this area can obtain certifications from various institutions including the Association of Phlebotomy Technicians, American Society for Clinical Pathology, and the National Phlebotomy Association. Among requirements for these qualifications applicants must have an examination, expertise, and some level of basic education related to this sector.

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