A Phlebotomist is a person specially trained to collect blood from a patient for laboratory analysis.
Traditional
Duties of a Phlebotomist!
·
Collect
routine skin puncture and venous blood samples
·
Prepare
specimens for transport to ensure stability of sample
·
Transport
specimen to the Laboratory
·
Promote
good public relations with patients and health care personnel
·
Maintain
safe working conditions
·
Perform
laboratory computer operations
·
Participate
in continuing education programs
Today
as the nation moves into managed care, the duties of a Phlebotomist is
constantly changing.
If
you are interested in upgrading your health care skills or are perhaps looking
for an entry level position in Health Care consider taking a Phlebotomy
Course. Gateway Technical College
Elkhorn offers Introduction To Phlebotomy.
If you would like more information about our Phlebotomy program feel
free to contact
Robert
Formanek MT(ASCP) CMA at (262) 741-8340 or formanekr@gateway.tec.wi.us.