Saturday 24 March 2012

How to become a Phlebotomist:

A phlebotomist is being some one who is involved in profession of Health Care. The major job responsibilities of a phlebotomist are to take samples of blood from the body of patients and send them over for further analysis by the hospital staff.



In order to get trained professionally as a phlebotomist shouldn’t take more than up to six months. The courses conducted for training related to phlebotomy involves practices and ways how to carry the required task of blood collection keeping health safety standards in mind. What’s required by a phlebotomist is to learn knowledge relating to all aspects of phlebotomy by visiting clinics, acute ward of patients that can lead to gaining experience in other specialized areas.

Once you pass the certification a phlebotomist needs to apply for the job post of Trainee Phlebotomist with in a local hospital. Mentioned below are some of the most vital skills that would be required in order to get hired as phlebotomist.

1.       Requirements of Two GCSE or equivalent.
2.       Providing manual dexterity.
3.       Having a smart presentation and excellent communicational skills.
4.       Having strong interpersonal skills.
5.       Being able to handle sensitive and confidential information.