How do they match: Phlebotomists

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician
  • Collections Technician
  • Lab Liaison Technician
  • Patient Service Technician
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Phlebotomy Services Technician

  • Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

  • Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.
  • Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.
  • Conduct hemoglobin tests to ensure donor iron levels are normal.
  • Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug levels tests.
  • Draw blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques.
  • Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
  • Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.
  • Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.
  • Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.

  • Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
  • Explain technical medical information to patients.