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Phlebotomy Training Basics

by Josienita Borlongan

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The healthcare industry is always hiring, even during economic downturns. If you want to work in the healthcare industry, phlebotomy might be for you. A phlebotomist is someone who collects blood used for tests or blood donations. Learn what it takes to collect and process blood in a laboratory environment by reading and watching eHow's tutorials on phlebotomy.

  • What Is Phlebotomy?

    Phlebotomy is the act of drawing blood. Phlebotomists are highly skilled medical professionals who receive competitive pay and are highly valued in labs and medical offices. Read More

  • What Is the Starting Pay for a Phlebotomist?

    Phlebotomy is the act of finding good veins and drawing blood from patients that are scheduled for medical procedures. Drawing blood and running blood tests is very Read More

  • About Phlebotomy Training

    Though many nurses, doctors and other technicians are well-versed in the practice of drawing blood, phlebotomists are the pros. They know how to draw samples easily and Read More

  • How to Find Phlebotomy Jobs

    Because laboratory tests tell so much about a patient's medical condition, phlebotomists are an integral part of the medical team. This keeps phlebotomy jobs in high Read More

  • Facts on Phlebotomists

    Phlebotomists are allied health workers that focus on collecting samples, primarily blood. Though a license is not required in most states, many phlebotomists have Read More

  • How to Become a Phlebotomist

    Want to learn how to draw blood, but don“t have the time to go through years of training? If so, then a career as a phlebotomist is for you. Most phlebotomy courses last Read More

  • How to Become a Phlebotomist Tech

    Phlebotomist technicians work in the healthcare industry, working with the general public and doing complex jobs such as drawing blood. These individuals spend a minimum of Read More

  • Becoming a Phlebotomist in Canada

    For residents of Canada seeking a new career or medical technicians from other countries seeking to immigrate to Canada, the field of phlebotomy is a lucrative one. Read More

  • How to Find Phlebotomy Schools

    More and more healthcare employers require some formal training for staff who do blood draws to ensure safety and efficiency. Although not all states require certification Read More

  • About Becoming a Phlebotomist

    Phlebotomists draw blood samples from patients for laboratory testing, interpret results of diagnostic tests and do related administrative tasks. Phlebotomists have busy Read More

  • How Does a Phlebotomist Spend a Workday?

    In most states, phlebotomists are unlicensed health care professionals who work as part of a clinical laboratory team. Phlebotomists typically work under the supervision of Read More

  • How to Draw Blood

    There are precise steps that must be followed when a health care worker draws blood. These steps protect the patient, ensure the safety of the phlebotomist or nurse drawing Read More

  • Requirements to Be a Phlebotomist

    Phlebotomists work in health care settings such as clinics and hospitals, where they draw blood samples for laboratory testing. They interpret the results of diagnostic Read More

  • Drawing Blood for Blood Donations

    Curious about the blood donation process? Learn how blood is drawn in this free video clip about how to donate blood. Read More

  • Unique Blood Collection Bags

    Curious about the blood donation process? Learn how blood is collected in this free video clip about how to donate blood. Read More

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