Phlebotomy ... Must Know Facts for Beginners

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Phlebotomy is derived from the Greek words "phlebo" and "tomy".The word phlebo is the root word and it relates to a VEIN, while the word tomy is a suffix that means cutting or incision. Both words are joined by the vowel " o"  to make it easy to pronounce. Phlebotomy therefore means making an Incision or cutting into a vein.

Who is a Phlebotomist?

A Phlebotomist is a blood collector or an individual who performs phlebotomy.

Where can a Phlebotomist get a Job?

In broad terms, there are many job sites for a Phlebotomist. A phlebotomist can work  either in a hospital setting or in  an ambulatory setting. A Hospital setting is thesame as an In-Patient setting. The Ambulatory setting is referring to the Out Patient setting.

What kind of Hospital or In Patient facility can a Phlebotomist find a Job?

• Acute care Hospital
• Specialty Hospital
• Urban Hospitals
• Rural Hospitals
• Hospital based clinics
• Hospital baased emergency centers

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** What kind of Ambulatory or Out patient facility can a phlebotomist find a job ?

• Health Department Clinics
• Rural Health Clinics
• School based clinics
• Community Health Centers
• Community based Mental Health Centers
• Prison Health clinics
• Home Health Agencies
• Hospices
• Physician Group Practices
• Health Maintenance Organizations
• InsuranceCompanies
• Specialty Practices
• Surgical Centers
• Individual Medical Practices
• Rehabilitation Centers
• Dialysis Centers
• Mobile Van for blood donation
• Mobile Van for Primary Care Delivery
• Mobile Mammography Units
• Multiphasic Screening Centers

What Skills Does Employers seek in Phlebotomists?

• Abilty to perform the venipuncture process
• Proper patient identification procedures.
• Proper equipment selection and use.
• Proper labeling procedures and completion of laboratory requisitions.
• Know the Order of draw for multiple tube phlebotomy.
• Knows Preferred venous access sites and  factors to consider in site selection.
• Have the ability to differentiate between the feel of a vein, tendon and artery.
• Knowledge of Proper Patient care following completion of venipuncture procedures.
• Knows Safety and infection control procedures.
• Knows Quality assurance issues
• Excellent Customer Service skills;
• Must be able to demonstrate use of correct grammatical English; 
• Excellent and accurate computer skills;
• Must be able to work and maintain professional demeanor under stressful conditions; 
• Must have efficient multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Must be able to gracefully maintain composure in difficult situations

What is the median expected salary for a typical Phlebotomist in the United States ?

• About $29,286.

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