Mandl School: College of Allied Health

Certificate in Phlebotomy Technician (90 Clock Hours)

Are you compassionate and dependable? Do you take pleasure in working with the young and elderly alike? Are you ready for the challenges of a healthcare setting? Then a career as a Phlebotomy Technician Program may be for you.

Phlebotomy Technician (phlebotomist) is an essential member of the medical laboratory team whose main function is the collection of blood samples from patients by venipuncture or microtechniques. The phlebotomy technician facilitates the collection and transportation of laboratory specimens, and is often the patient's only contact with the medical laboratory. The need to assure quality and patient safety mandates stringent professional behavior and standards of practice for these practitioners.

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Nature of the Job

The primary function of a phlebotomy technician is to obtain patient blood specimens by venipuncture or microtechniques. The phlebotomy technician aids in the collection and transportation of other laboratory specimens, and may be involved with patient data entry.
A phlebotomy technician also draws blood for transfusions, donations and research.
Phlebotomy technicians must like challenge and responsibility. They must be accurate, work well under pressure and communicate effectively. They must be able to deal with patients and be able to calm patients.
Safety is foremost and all safety precautions must be taken to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.
Duties differ by doctor office, hospital and laboratory.

At Mandl School, The College of Allied Health located in New York City, the Phlebotomy Technician Program Certification Class Goals provide qualified students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the tasks and duties of the phlebotomy technician including:

correct identification of patients prior to sample collection
collection of appropriate amounts of blood by venipuncture or dermal puncture
selection of appropriate specimen containers for specified tests
correct labeling of specimens with required information
appropriate transportation of specimens in a timely manner
professional interaction with patients and clinic personnel
processing of specimens for delivery to appropriate laboratory departments
maintenance of records
compliance with all safety regulations
professionalism in appearance and conduct

Employment/Employment Outlook: Phlebotomy technicians are in high-demand. They are employed by private laboratories, blood centers, hospitals, outpatient clinics and private doctors practice groups. Vacancies have increased significantly as many places need to hire three shifts of technicians.

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