A Phlebotomist is a part of the health care
organization whose major role is to collect the blood for the patients in a
timely and efficient manner. The major job duty of a phlebotomist is to
collect the blood samples, keep records and do every thing in accordance with
the CLIA procedures. Some of the major job responsibilities of phlebotomists are
listed below.
1. Collecting samples from patients.
2. Collecting all the specimens and completing
all paper work for the lab procedures.
3. Maintaining quick and accurate records of
patients.
4. May require to test and maintain the lab equipment.
These Phlebotomists are required to have to close
contact with the patients and co workers in testing and maintaining schedules. Depending
upon the job responsibilities a phlebotomist night also be required to take
information from patients, assist them in questions regarding payments and
provide them a general help regarding the lab or office as necessary.
Phlebotomist’s will always be requires to
follow safety standards at all times. Phlebotomists at work will be required to
wear gloves, goggles and even a facemask. This is because phlebotomists often
have to touch needles, body fluids along with a lot of other sensitive material.
Thus a phlebotomist must have proper training in order to handle the items in a
correct way with out causing harm to any patient.
