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Phlebotomy, sometimes referred to as Venipuncture, is concerned with the drawing of blood for use in blood tests and collection. A Phlebotomy Technician, also referred to as a Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy Tech, Blood Drawer, Patient Care Technician, or Patient Care Aide is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team whose main function is to obtain patients' blood specimens by venipuncture and microcollection and transportation of other clinical specimens. Phlebotomists are employed throughout the healthcare system in hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical group practices, HMOs, public health facilities, and veterans' hospitals, often working alongside nurses and doctors in dealing with patients. A career in phlebotomy requires certification and training in how to use needles, vacuum tubes, and syringes.

The field of phlebotomy has significantly expanded in the past several years, and the role of this essential member of the healthcare team has recently been brought into much sharper focus. The hazard of AIDS, hepatitis, and risks to all segments of society from other infectious diseases has considerably emphasized the need for quickly increasing certification and training programs, while maintaining the highest possible standards of instruction and continuing education for these healthcare professionals.

Patient and healthcare worker safety and quality assurances which adhere to the most stringent professional standards are essential at every level of the healthcare process. Society's enduring good health may very well depend on it. The phlebotomist has a direct effect on the overall quality of medical care.

In New York, Mandl School, The College of Allied Health, Certificate in Phlebotomy Technician course will introduce students to the basic procedures used for obtaining blood from veins and capillaries. It will also provide skill building for those who are already employed in the profession. Students will learn the appropriate way to use the equipment and the different types of blood tubes and draws. Upon completion, the students will be eligible to take the National Certification Exam.

By getting your Phlebotomy certificate at The Mandl School, located in New York City, you quickly get your foot in the door to this rewarding and important medical field. Phlebotomy is often an excellent stepping-stone to other positions available within the healthcare industry.

Phlebotomists need to communicate with patients to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears and elicit cooperation. The Phlebotomy Certificate curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics and other healthcare settings, collecting blood samples from patients, performing related technical procedures and processing the associated clerical tasks. As vital members of the healthcare team, phlebotomists work closely with patients and require good communication and organizational skills. To be successful, phlebotomists should be practical and accurate, able to inspire confidence in others and to put patients at ease. Phlebotomists need to be skilled at collecting blood and other specimens correctly to procure high quality specimens for laboratory analysis. The Phlebotomy Certificate program emphasizes a combination of phlebotomy theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Successful completion of national Phlebotomy certification examinations after graduation affords mobility, job security, and access to positions in almost any area of the country.

Duties Performed by a Phlebotomy Technician:

Drawing blood from patients or donors in hospitals, blood banks, clinics, doctor offices, laboratories or similar facility for medical purposes
Assembles equipment (such as needles, blood collection devices, gauze, tourniquet, cotton, and alcohol)
Verifies or records identity of patient or donor
Converses with patients to allay fear of procedure
Applies tourniquet to arm, locates vein, swabs area with disinfectant, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube. (May also prick finger instead of inserting needle.)
Labels and stores blood container for processing
May conduct interview, take vital signs and test blood samples to screen donors at a blood bank
Be able to analyze information and make appropriate recommendations

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