Knowing the Duties of a Phlebotomist

Here at Career Options, Inc., one of the forms of healthcare education that we offer is phlebotomy training.

What is phlebotomy?

To summarize, phlebotomists are medical technicians with a specific role in the laboratory-which is to handle blood extractions for the lab technician to process. But they are not full-fledged medical technicians.

Even then, they face an immense responsibility, as drawing blood from a person comes with a few affiliated tasks. They have to learn how to calm patients down because not all people love the idea of being poked with a needle in their veins. They’d also need to keep their cool so as not to injure other blood vessels while trying to draw blood through a venipuncture.

Aside from that, it’s their job is to maintain the pristine conditions of the laboratory. They have to make sure all needles and used medical equipment are disposed of properly. They are also responsible for keeping the lab clean and continually disinfected.

Being a phlebotomist is very rewarding. According to the website Study.com, the median salary for a phlebotomist as of 2016 is around $32,000.

Interested in becoming a phlebotomist? You don’t need to look further for a phlebotomy school in Illinois. Contact us now and learn how you can start your path towards a career in phlebotomy and healthcare.

You can also call us if you’re looking for a CNA School in Park Ridge, Illinois or training center for EKG technicians.