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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 31-9097.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Phlebotomists

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

What this job is about

Ensure safe and effective blood collection and processing.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Prepare blood-drawing area

    Organize and clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring all instruments are sterile.

  2. 2

    Collect blood samples

    Draw blood from veins or capillaries using appropriate techniques.

  3. 3

    Label and document specimens

    Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and document collection details.

  4. 4

    Dispose of biohazard materials

    Dispose of contaminated sharps and biohazard fluids according to regulations.

  5. 5

    Provide results to physicians

    Process and communicate sample analysis results to assist in diagnosis.

Tools used in this work
JavaScriptMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.

Phlebotomists — SAL