Phlebotomists are skilled healthcare workers that draw blood for analysis. They are knowledgeable of human anatomy and physiology, blood collection techniques, safety procedures and protocols, first aid and CPR. Phlebotomy employment opportunities exist in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private healthcare facilities, laboratories, and blood banks. The healthcare industry is growing as the general [...]
A Phlebotomy technician‘s role in the health care field is an important one, since their main job is to draw patient’s blood for testing. They are employed in a number of different settings such as: – Hospitals – Private clinics – Blood laboratories – Blood banks – Nursing homes Demand for phlebotomy technician’s is high, [...]
While not all phlebotomists are required to be licensed, most employers do require that their resident has his or her phlebotomist certification. Generally it depends on the state that you reside in as to whether or not a Phlebotomist requires any formal training or licensing. Many Phlebotomists require only the skills they have learned while [...]
Achieving certification as a phlebotomist acquires for an individual, an edge above others when applying for employment in their field. Remarkably, in every state in the United States, with the exceptions of California and Louisiana, one does not require certification as a phlebotomist in order to begin their career in their desired field. Both Louisiana [...]
In developing third world nations, the most commonly used tools to collect blood are a needle and syringe. However, in western cultures, such as North America, certified phlebotomists use a wide array of phlebotomy supplies and tools. Through training courses, volunteering and work experience, a phlebotomist becomes highly familiar with all the tools of their [...]