Phlebotomy technicians are found in the employ of many medical practices, including clinics laboratories, and medical offices, but the majority of technicans in the workforce are part of hospital teams. Phelbotomists aid and assist doctors and staff by administering bloodwork and preparing patients for blood colelction. Phlebotomy techs have parameters for their work that is outlined by their supervising staff and these duties usually various forms of venipuncture (blood-taking) and organization of patient specimens for medical examination and blood history. Tasks other than collection of blood may be expected of phlebotomists, including file adminsitration and information collection. The successful completion of phlebotomy training is a general prerequisite to gaining state certification. Depending on your location, your state typically requires you to become licensed through one of six agencies that give certification exams for phlebotomists–including the National Phlebotomy Association, the ASCP, and the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. These organizations are also responsible for periodic recertification of phlebotomists. Please feel free to request information from the schools lsited below to begin your phelbotomy technican career choices.
