Phlebotomy Technician
Health care is a rapidly expanding industry, and Phlebotomists help to reduce the workload of doctors and nurses by focusing exclusively on blood collection, particularly in hospitals and blood drives. It's a job where you may enjoy flexible hours, good pay, and various employment options. --U.S. BLS
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5-month diploma program (day)
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Phlebotomists are medical professionals who specialize in collecting blood that is used in clinical laboratory testing, which plays a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
While you must be technically proficient, you must also enjoy interacting with donors and patients as you talk them through the procedure. You'll have a thorough understanding of the venous anatomy of the limbs, and you'll be adhering to strict procedures for handling and processing specimen containers, patient identification, and careful recordkeeping.
A Phlebotomist's technical skills must possess the manual dexterity and proper body mechanics to perform proper blood sampling techniques and handle related equipment and instruments.
According to the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics rapid job growth and excellent job opportunities are expected between now and 2016.
WebMD - Phlebotomy
American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
Community Blood Bank
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