Phlebotomy Technician Training

 

A Phlebotomy Technician, also called a Phlebotomist is an integral member of the health care team. The main role of the Phlebotomy technician is to collect blood samples from patients by venipuncture or micro techniques. The Phlebotomy Technician facilitates the collection and transportation of laboratory specimens.  A phlebotomy technician also draws blood for transfusions, donations and research.

Qualities a phlebotomy technician should possess;

  • Like challenge and responsibility
  • Be accurate
  • Work well under pressure
  • Communicate effectively
  • Understanding of the health care environment
  • Practice discretion
  • Practice confidentiality
  • Ability to deal with patients
  • Ability to calm patients


The phlebotomy training program will teach the candidate the complete venipuncture process, including patient identification, equipment selection, test labeling, requisition forms, order of draw, blood drawing methodology, patient aftercare, and quality assurance. Candidates will also learn how to properly store samples to be sent for analysis, whether across the hall or across the country.  A phlebotomy training program teaches future phlebotomists many aspects of phlebotomy – from phlebotomy technique to administrative activities. Graduates of phlebotomy training programs are well-rounded and are eligible for certification.

Duties performed by a Phlebotomy Technician differ depending on employer, certain duties include:

  • Draws blood from patients or donors in hospitals, blood banks, clinics, doctor’s offices, laboratories for medical purposes.
  • Assemble equipment such as needles, blood collection devices, gauze, tourniquet, cotton, and alcohol.
  • Verify records for identity of patient or donor.
  • Converse with patients to lower fear of procedure.
  • Apply tourniquet to arm, locate vein, swab area with disinfectant, and insert needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube.
  • Label and store blood container for processing.
  • Conduct interview, take vital signs and test blood samples to screen donors at a blood bank.
  • Analyze information and make appropriate recommendations.