About this career
Phlebotomists take blood samples from patients for laboratory analysis, ensuring patient safety during the blood collection process. They transport the specimen to the laboratory, following strict instructions from the doctor of medicine.
Essential skills
collect biological samples from patients
communicate in healthcare
comply with legislation related to health care
empathise with the healthcare user
ensure safety of healthcare users
interact with healthcare users
label blood samples
label medical laboratory samples
maintain professional records
manage infection control in the facility
monitor basic patients signs
perform venepuncture procedures
respond to healthcare users' extreme emotions
transport blood samples
use technical equipment for sterilisation
use venepuncture procedure equipment
work in multidisciplinary health teams
Required knowledge
blood donation
human anatomy
human physiology
hygiene in a health care setting
infection control
medical informatics
sterilization techniques
techniques of blood-sampling
Additional skills
assist patients with special needs
conduct cancer screening tests
conduct routine blood testing
explain the molecular basis of a disease to patients
perform reconstructive microsurgery
use foreign languages in patient care
blood collection on babies
blood product storage conditions
blood transfusion
blood type classification
medical terminology
paediatric phlebotomy procedures
Also known as
phlebotomy technician
venipuncturist
practitioner of phlebotomy
specialist in phlebotomy
phlebotomy specialist
clinical phlebotomist
phlebotomy practitioner
