Phlebotomists
Lab Liaison Technician, Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomy Tech), Registered Phlebotomist, Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
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Health Services Technician; Medical Administration Specialty
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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:
- Confirm the identities of patients by verifying their personal information.
- Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
- Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
- administrative services
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Skills
Basic Skills
- talking to others
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Cautiousness
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- 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 Hot Technology
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook Hot Technology
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 4)
high school diploma/GED or
certificate after high school
usually needed
certificate after high school
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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