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Summary Description


	Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Certified Phlebotomist

2.	Certified Phlebotomy Technician

3.	Clinical Phlebotomist

4.	Collections Technician

5.	Lab Asst

6.	Laboratory Phlebotomist

7.	Long Term Care Phlebotomist

8.	Outpatient Phlebotomist

9.	Patient Service Technician PST

10.	Phlebotomist

11.	Phlebotomist Supervisor/Instructor

12.	Phlebotomist, Medical Lab Assistant

13.	Phlebotomy Director

14.	Phlebotomy Program Coordinator

15.	Phlebotomy Services Representative

16.	Phlebotomy Services Technician

17.	Phlebotomy Supervisor

18.	Phlebotomy Technician

19.	Phlebotomy Technologist

20.	Registered Phlebotomist-Part Time

21.	Research Phlebotomist

22.	Venipuncturist

Job Tasks

	Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.

	Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies. Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.

	Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods. Collect biological specimens from patients.

	Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies. Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.

	Draw blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques. Collect biological specimens from patients.

	Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods. Collect biological specimens from patients.

	Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer. Maintain medical records.

	Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use. Clean medical equipment. Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.

	Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures. Collect biological specimens from patients.

	Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels. Collect biological specimens from patients.

	Determine donor suitability, according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history.

	Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories. Transport biological or other medical materials.

	Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.

	Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort. Monitor patients to detect health problems.

	Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.

	Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis.

	Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients. Explain technical medical information to patients.

	Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug levels tests. Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.

	Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques. Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.

	Perform saline flushes or dispense anticoagulant drugs, such as Heparin, through intravenous (IV) lines, in accordance with licensing restrictions and under the direction of a medical doctor. Give medications or immunizations.

	Conduct hemoglobin tests to ensure donor iron levels are normal. Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.

	Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection. Maintain medical equipment or instruments.

	Administer subcutaneous or intramuscular injects, in accordance with licensing restrictions. Give medications or immunizations.

	Serve refreshments to donors to ensure absorption of sugar into their systems. Feed patients.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Phlebotomists
	Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. Some explain their work to patients and provide assistance when patients have adverse reactions after their blood is drawn.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Phlebotomists
	Phlebotomists work mainly in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors' offices.

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