Phlebotomists
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Learning about patients as a phlebotomist
I swear to God, if you come any closer, I will kill you,” said the 30-something year old, arms as wide as bazookas, eyes as piercing as the very needles I was about to stick him with. He was hooked up to IVs on every limb, had tubes coming out of his nose and going down his throat, but other than that, he was about as physically fit as anyone I’d ever seen.
Frightened, sweaty and wide-eyed, I quickly looked at the nurse, hoping she’d tell me what to do next. All the nurses so far had been nice to me, so willing to help. But not this one. With her SpongeBob SquarePants scrubs with neon pink crocs accompanied by a how the heck should I know? look, she shrugged and left the…
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Customer Service—The Buck Stops Everywhere!
We all know the scene where someone has a “lab complaint.” It typically centers on having their blood drawn, getting stuck multiple times, having a result not ready, or heaven forbid, having to suffer a “re-draw.”
Phlebotomists “versus” nurses – who should draw blood?
There has been some debate within the medical field as to whether a phlebotomist or a nurse should be responsible for obtaining blood samples from patients. While it is true that nurses start IVs, phlebotomists are specially trained to collect blood specimens in a number of ways. The reality is that starting an IV and obtaining a blood sample are two very different techniques
The Not-So-Simple Art of the Blood Test
I RECALL asking the woman who was about to stick a needle into the arm of my 4-year-old daughter what she was: “Are you a nurse? A doctor?” “No,” she said. “I’m a phlebotomist.”
The phlebotomist’s guide to a less painful blood draw
It is important for a phlebotomist to know that some people do not mind having their blood drawn, while others may have a fear or a phobia (hemophobia) about it.
Learning about patients as a phlebotomist
I was on my feet non-stop for eight hours a day drawing 50 specimens a shift. Ah, a day in the life of a fledgling phlebotomist … and I loved every minute of it.
Center for Phlebotomy Education
It is our mission to empower those who perform, teach, and manage blood collection procedures for clinical testing to do so with professionalism, integrity, precision and compliance.
ePhlebotomist.com
ePhlebotomist.com is here to provide you with the best information available regarding your career as a phlebotomist.
National Association of Phlebotomists
We are the professional body representing practising Phlebotomists in the UK.
National Phlebotomy Association
In 1978, the National Phlebotomy Association established an industry for the healthcare community and has been the only organization concerned with all aspects of educating and certifying the nation's phlebotomists.
Phlebotomy Coach
PhlebotomyCoach.com is the web's leading national phlebotomy education resource. We have put together a clear and concise mission statement and plan of action to help you reach your career goals.
Phlebotomy Training Group
All there is to know about phlebotomy training classes, requirements & associated costs.
PhlebotomyTrainingResource.com
Welcome to PhlebotomyTrainingResource.com, one of the best sites online for phlebotomy training information! On this site, you’ll find a number of great resources including information about where you may be able to find phlebotomy training (listed at the bottom of each state page), state-specific phlebotomy certification information, as well as other helpful articles and information.
American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
ASPT is Nationally and Internationally recognized as an organization that prides ourselves in offering the most current training and certification available, following the CLSI standards.
Phlebotomist's Association of Ireland
The Phlebotomist’s Association of Ireland was set up in 1995 by the members of the Phlebotomy profession, to look at and address various issues of concern to the profession and to meet the needs of Phlebotomists throughout the country
Lab Tests Online
The site is produced by AACC, a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to clinical laboratory science and its application to healthcare.
Lablogatory
A blog for medical lab professionals
LabMedicine
Lab Medicine is ASCP's quarterly periodical dedicated to providing continuing education, career development, and new technologies to laboratory professionals.
PhlebotomyEdu.com
We strive to offer trusted reviews and information on Phlebotomy Training. This site was created to help you quickly get information about Phlebotomy Training, read reviews and find the best merchants to do business with.
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