ISCO Occupation Group 5329.2 Phlebotomist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Phlebotomist: Phlebotomists take blood samples from patients for laboratory analysis, ensuring patient safety during the blood collection process. They transport the specimen to the laboratory, following strict instructions from the doctor of medicine.
Essential Skills
- Human Anatomy
- Transport Blood Samples
- Perform Venepuncture Procedures
- Interact With Healthcare Users
- Communicate Effectively In Healthcare
- Human Physiology
- Respond To Healthcare Users' Extreme Emotions
- Maintain Professional Records
- Label Blood Samples
- Blood Donation
- Techniques Of Blood-Sampling
- Comply With Legislation Related To Health Care
- Medical Informatics
- Manage Infection Control In The Facility
- Monitor Patient'S Vital Signs
- Use Venepuncture Procedure Equipment
- Hygiene In A Health Care Setting
- Work In Multidisciplinary Health Teams
- Sterilization Techniques
- Label Medical Laboratory Samples
- Ensure Safety Of Healthcare Users
- Empathise With The Healthcare User
- Collect Biological Samples From Patients
- Infection Control
Optional Skills
- Blood Collection On Babies
- Blood Transfusion
- Paediatric Phlebotomy Procedures
- Medical Terminology
- Blood Product Storage Conditions
- Blood Type Classification
- Employ Foreign Languages In Care
- Handle Patients With Special Needs
Alternative Names
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Venipuncturist
- Practitioner Of Phlebotomy
- Specialist In Phlebotomy
- Phlebotomy Specialist
- Clinical Phlebotomist
- Phlebotomy Practitioner
