Phlebotomists
Lab Liaison Technician, Mobile Examiner, Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy Technician
What they do:
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
On the job, you would:
- Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
- Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
- Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
- administrative services
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Math and Science
- psychology
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Social
- looking for ways to help people
- understanding people's reactions
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Stress Tolerance
- Cooperation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- Medical procedure coding software
- MEDITECH Laboratory and Microbiology
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
certificate after high school or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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