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Phlebotomists

Also called: 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.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • customer service
  • administrative services

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Education and Training

  • teaching and course design

Math and Science

  • psychology

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

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

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Concern for Others
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Cooperation

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Medical software

  • Medical procedure coding software
  • MEDITECH Laboratory and Microbiology

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft Outlook

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

Median Annual Salary: $38,530

Education

Certificate after high school or high school diploma/GED is usually needed.