Phlebotomist

Imagine lying on a hospital bed, deathly sick, waiting for blood test results. Months have passed since the sickness set in and it has been getting worse and worse as time has passed. Being unaware as to what is wrong, there was no other choice but to go to the hospital and get blood drawn. After enduring countless different procedures and tests, none of them coming back with any results that are unsatisfactory, but being well aware that there is something seriously wrong, the decision to visit a phlebotomist was reached without much thought behind it. The trip to the hospital was a long and exhausting one; the wait was even moreso. Sitting in hard waiting room chairs just seemed to make the time go excruciatingly slow. The knowledge that…

research, Archbold Medical Center Laboratory is the place I chose to conduct my research. Blood Culture contamination is a big problem not only at Archbold, but at many hospitals. The problem is not only within the laboratory, but from outside sources also. Although contamination is a problem, it can be easily fixed. Whenever a blood culture is ordered by a physician, we can assume the patient is experiencing some type of bacterial infection in the bloodstream. Cultures are done to detect an…

Negligence may provide the basis for a lawsuit when there is a legal duty, as the duty of a physician or nurse to provide reasonable care to patients and when the negligence results in damage to the patient. The failure to observe, for the protection of another person, the degree of care and vigilance that the circumstances demand, whereby such other person suffers injury. Phlebotomists are medical laboratory technicians who specialize in blood work. They take human blood samples and prepare…

a lot with patients. Entrance requirements should be completed if you are going to enter a formal phlebotomy training program (P.715). Second stage is postsecondary training. In many places like hospitals and community colleges, programs are held which could last from 10 weeks to one year. In these programs, more science is focused, including anatomy, physiology, and lab practices, as well as communication skills and emergency situations like CPR (P.716). Finally, the last stage of becoming an…

PHLEBOTOMIST Education/ Training After you have finished your high school diploma, there are two ways to become a phlebotomist. You will either choose to do a formal program or on-the-job training. Phlebotomy programs are offered by colleges, vocational schools, and technical schools. They usually take about 3 months to 1 year to complete. You’re required to take many courses during this program, such as anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. After the program has ended, you will receive…

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did not happen in the medical industry such as in the hospital or other healthcare facilities. In fact, these medical businesses have a continuous and increasing need of medical practitioners like doctors, nurses, technicians, and so on. You do not necessarily need to be a doctor or a nurse to enter the medical industry. There are several medical jobs that are easier than being a doctor or a nurse but also play a significant role in the world of medicine and healthcare. One example is being a…

can also say that there is never a dull moment, at least that’s the way my mom puts it. When it comes to my career, my goal is to be a phlebotomist or a emergency medical technician. My first comes from my mom’s experience as a phlebotomist. My parents have always told me I should consider a career in the medical field…

Although I love my job as a Phlebotomist, I am always looking for ways in which I can develop myself further, both personally and professionally. This job particularly stood out to me due to the underlying fundamentals that are analogous with my current post, in addition to some new aspects that I would love to become a part of. As well as having the familiarity of procedure with the blood labelling and sampling. This post provides me with greater responsibility and the opportunity to further…

If you have ever donated blood or been in a situation where blood had to be taken, you have probably met a phlebotomist. A phlebotomist takes blood from patients. They label blood and send it to labs to be tested. A college degree is not required to become a phlebotomist; however, many phlebotomist have some sort of college background. Classroom training courses or on-the-job experience are offered. Certification is sometimes required but not always. Some common certification centers include…