description
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
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details
Currently Employed:
240
Projected Annual Job Openings:
30
Typical Hourly Wage:
Not Available
Typical Annual Salary:
Not Available
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
Postsecondary certificate
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
No on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
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Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
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Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
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Perform saline flushes or dispense anticoagulant drugs, such as Heparin, through intravenous (IV) lines, in accordance with licensing restrictions and under the direction of a medical doctor.
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Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
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Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug levels tests.
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Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.
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Administer subcutaneous or intramuscular injects, in accordance with licensing restrictions.
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Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer.
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Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Anatomical human mannequins for medical education or training
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Blood collection needles
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Blood collection syringes
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Non vacuum blood collection tubes or containers
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Phlebotomy trays or accessories
Technology:
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Calendar and scheduling software
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Electronic mail software
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Medical software
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Office suite software
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Spreadsheet software
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