Phlebotomy is defined as the surgical opening or puncture of a vein in order to withdraw blood or introduce a fluid, or as part of the procedure of letting blood. There is a high demand for Phlebotomy Technicians. There is more to the job then just taking blood. You'll have to explain to the patients the blood drawing process and provide a calm place where the blood drawing takes place. Before you draw the blood you'll have to prepare the area first. Cleaning the area and making sure the area is safe after the blood is drawn is very important. Protective equipment is needed to ensure personal and patient safety. Put blood samples into appropriate marked containers, add stains to the samples as required and store safely. You'll also have to monitor vitals when working as part of a medical team and update …show more content…
On the job you should always have a positive attitude, a steady hand, and good patient handling skills. Like most jobs in the medical field there are good things and bad things about the being a Phlebotomist. After completing the training program to become a Phlebotomy Technician there are many other routes to advance your career. You can go from becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant all the way to a Licensed Vocational Nurse. There are also many different enviroments you can consider working in such as laboratories, doctor's offices, hospitals, blood donation centers, and nursing homes. The pay is fairly decent and expected to rise with the increase demand for Phlebotomy Technicians. To do the job you must be able to pay close attention to detail and have a steady hand. One mistake with mislabeling or delivering blood could cause a lot of problems for you and the facility you work at. There could be a lot of stress with the job and you'll need pateince. You will come across people who are afraid of getting blood