Phlebotomists

What They Do

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

Typical Tasks

• Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
• Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
• Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.

Key Skills

Work Activities

• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Getting Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Working with Computers
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge