Phlebotomist

Role & responsibilities

• Patient Interaction: Greet patients, verify identification, explain the procedure, and calm anxious individuals.
• Specimen Collection: Perform venipunctures, finger sticks, or heel sticks using sterile techniques.
• Sample Labeling & Handling: Accurately label, store, and transport vials to laboratories while maintaining sample integrity.
• Sanitation & Safety: Follow strict infection-control protocols, dispose of needles safely, and keep work areas clean.
• Record Keeping: Enter patient data, test requisitions, and collection logs into computer databases.