Introduction

Phlebotomist will work as one of health care team. OPD in Hospitals, Nursing homes, Blood donation Centre's & Private collection Centre of Diagnostics companies. He/she can have home visit for collection of specimen for disable patient

Job Description

• Receiving, labeling and analyzing samples (blood, toxic, tissue etc.
• Verifies patient identification and explains sampling procedures to patients.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedure, and observing isolation procedures.
• Transportation of specimens adhering to proper procedures and maintaining temperature

Career Prospects

One of the benefits of a role as a Phlebotomist is the number of options available when it comes to advancing your career ie into Medical Lab Technician, Lab Incharge, Lab Manager, Generally, these options include taking up a management or supervisory positions based on working with number of experience.