what are the duties of phlebotomist?

Answer 1

A phlebotomist draws blood by venipuncture, skin puncture or arterial collection for tests, transfusions, donations and research. Aside from the bloody job, phlebotomists must also possess skills to perform diagnostic procedures and accurately interpret results. They need to analyze information to make appropriate recommendations. They are also required to interpret physician's orders, use computers to enter patient demographics and send reports, process specimens and perform point-of-care test procedures in some facilities.

Answer 2

Phlebotomists do in deed take blood samples that are requested by the duty ward Doctor, GP or sometimes a senior Nurse.

These blood samples can be for the testing or aiding the diagnosis of an array of illnesses i e Anaemia, Leukaemia, Glandular Fever, Malaria etc etc, the list is endless. Although Phlebotomists are very skilled in the job that they do, they do NOT interpret results.

This job is down to the Medical Scientist's who work in Pathology laboratories - Haematology, Biochemistry (Clinical Chemistry), Microbiology and Histology/Cytology.

As Phlebotomists have no Medical training they do not make recommendation's concerning treatment, procedures, diagnosis etc.

Some Phlebotomists do work in Point of Care Testing (POCT) they will take the blood samples and analyse it using smaller blood analyser's. These analysers are smaller than the ones in the laboratories, but offer a quicker turn around time for the patient, who are typically just being monitored on a regular basis. The blood sample may then go up to the laboratory for further testing.

POCT is usually done in an out patient setting at a hospital where the patient can wait for their blood result there and then. Theses results then go down a computer link to the laboratory where they are clinically validated by the Medical Scientist.

Obviously each hospital will have its own set up, but the above is typical for most.

Answer 3

Phlebotomists are specialised Medical Laboratory Assistants who collect blood from patients for examination in laboratories, the results of which provide valuable information to diagnosing illness.
Phlebotomists have responsibility to take blood without harming the patient or disturbing the nursing care they are receiving at the time. They also need to ensure the blood is taken correctly, because if specimens are harmed during collection, test results may be unobtainable or worthless.
Once the blood is taken Phlebotomists are also responsible for transporting the specimen to the correct laboratory as and when required.
Many Phlebotomists work part-time, and others may combine phlebotomy as part of their role as an MLA.
The role of Phlebotomy within the Pathology department.
The importance of professional standards and codes of practice.
The methods of blood collection.
The aspects of blood taking and the requirements for different sample tubes and labelling protocols.
Anatomical and Physiological considerations in choosing appropriate sites for venepuncture.

Answer 4

A phlebotomist is an individual trained to draw blood (venipuncture), either for laboratory tests or for blood donations.

Answer 5

Phlebo- tomy are the Latin words for Veins and Opening respectively. Phlebotomist opens veins, collects blood for lab testing and administers intravenous infusions

Answer 6

Collect blood

Answer 7

To take blood

Answer 8

To help the "phelbo" get his grove on - of course...

See fluffer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluffing

Answer 9

An NHS Vampire...............or should that be Gordon Brown???

Answer 10

NOT A LOT!