The Phlebotomy Technician is one of the most “in demand” professionals in the medical field. There was a time when drawing blood used to be the responsibility of registered doctors and trained nurses that discharged this duty alongside their primary jobs. But the task required focused attention, and exceptional skills and finesse in conducting procedures which were beyond many regular practicing doctors. There was also the possibility of human error, patient injury and lawsuits. Medical science needed an expert who could address the task professionally, and the Phlebotomy Technician was born.
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There are many variables to be focused upon like the quality of the equipment used (they need to be perfectly sanitized and safe), the security of the technician (he has to carefully avoid any direct contact with the patient’s blood or fluids during the procedure), the safety of the patient (the procedure has to be performed immaculately without causing any injury to the patient, or infect him or pass on any communicable disease that may endanger his life), the specimen cannot be compromised by accidental contamination or mishandling while collecting storing or transporting …show more content…
The benefit of phlebotomy is that you get the opportunity to interact with all categories of medical professionals within a large hospital, medical research institute or clinic and this itself creates huge learning opportunities that can be leveraged to achieve your career goals. You can take your time and pick and choose the profession you like and opt for training relevant to that field. Ultimately, you stand to gain additional skills and expertise that will gel with your phlebotomy background to enhance your appeal to prospective