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The Job • The lifeblood of a phlebotomist's job is, well, blood. A phlebotomist draws blood for tests, transfusions, donations and research providing valuable information to diagnosing illness. • Phlebotomists draw blood samples by venipuncture, skin puncture or arterial collection. • For apparent reasons, safety precautions must be taken to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. Phlebotomists must adhere to strict policies and procedures while treating patients with care. • Phlebotomists have responsibility to take blood without harming the patient or disturbing the nursing care they are receiving at the time. They also need to ensure the blood is taken correctly, as if specimens are harmed during collection, test results may be unobtainable or worthless. Once the blood is taken phlebotomists are also responsible for transporting the specimen to the correct laboratory as and when required.
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