Phlebotomy Technician
What they do :
The primary function of a Phlebotomy Technician is to obtain patient blood specimens by venipuncture or microtechniques. The phlebotomist aids in the collection and transportation of other laboratory specimens, and may be involved with patient data entry. They also draw blood for transfusions, donations and research.
Licenses/Certifications :
- Phlebotomy Technician License
Education needed :
- High School Diploma or GED
Local schools offering this program :
- UCLA Prehospital Care
- College of the Canyons
- Regan Career Institute, Long Beach City College
Organizations :
- California Department of Public Health – http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/lfs/pages/phlebotomist.aspx
- American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians – http://www.aspt.org