Phlebotomy

What is phlebotomy?

The practice of drawing blood.
List at least 5 jobs skills phlebotomists need to have?
- 1. Technical skills
- 2. Highly organized
- 3. Detail oriented
- 4. Interpersonal skills
- 5. Handle stress
- 6. Being able to cope
What are some of the jobs duties as an phlebotomists?
- 1. Correctly and positively identify the patients.
- 2. Choose the appropriate equipment for obtaining the samples.
- 3. Select and prepare the site for collection.
- 4. Collect the sample, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- 5. Correctly label the samples.
- 6. Transport the sample to the lab in a timely manner, using appropriate handling procedures.

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Phlebotomy

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Phlebotomy Chap. 1

Updated

2012-08-06T00:20:02Z

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