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The art of phlebotomy has evolved from the use
of leeches to modern-day certified phlebotomists.
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Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting,
processing, and transporting blood specimens.
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Professionalism involves a positive attitude and
appearance, proper communication to the patient, and providing quality customer
service.
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Phlebotomists are employed at hospitals,
rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, clinics, physician’s offices, ambulatory
care centers, blood banks, and reference labs.
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There are many regulating agencies for
phlebotomy including CLSI, JCAHO, HCFA, CDC and OSHA.
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Infection control and safety practices include
hand hygiene and Standard and Isolation Precautions.
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HIPAA provides protection of health care
information. Ethics is used to help determine right from wrong. The law
includes following your scope of practice and obtaining consent for procedures.
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