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how to get hired as a phlebotomist

How to Get Hired as a Phlebotomist?

As an occupation in high demand in the medical field, it can be difficult to know where to start, and what you can proactively do once your educational program begins. Let's go over the critical steps to landing a phlebotomist position.
Phlebotomy Training Program

Choosing the Right Phlebotomy Training Program

Kicking off your Phlebotomy career can be stressful—we get it. Choosing the right educational program can make, or in some cases, break your experience. Let’s examine a few phlebotomy training programs around the San Diego region.
which blood tests require fasting

Which Blood Tests Require Fasting

It is essential for a phlebotomist to learn which blood tests require fasting, whether or not the patient can drink liquids, and the fasting period's length. That way they can inform a patient about what they need to do to prepare for their blood test in order to have accurate results.
phlebotomy veins

Top Vein Sites Used in Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing blood from patients to gather data about their health. As a phlebotomist, it is critical to know which vein sites offer stable flows for blood draws. Here are the top vein sites used in phlebotomy.
What is a person who draws blood called?

What is a Person who Draws Blood Called?

Phlebotomists are professionals trained to draw blood. They play a vital role in diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions, managing certain diseases, and more. While there are various terms used to refer to these individuals, the most commonly used is simply "phlebotomist."
california phlebotomy license requirements

State of California Phlebotomy License Requirements

The state of California requires all Phlebotomy Technicians to have a current California Phlebotomy License. There are various phlebotomy license requirements that must be met before and while holding a license. We shall delve into what is required for different license applications.
Mira Costa Phlebotomy Technician Program

Mira Costa Phlebotomy Technician Program

Mira Costa College offers a Phlebotomy Technician Program in partnership with PhlebotomyU. This program is designed for individuals who wish to enter the medical field as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT1).
How to Tie a Tourniquet in Phlebotomy

How to Tie a Tourniquet in Phlebotomy

Phlebotomists regularly use single-use tourniquets to improve hygiene. Most tourniquets are latex-free to avoid any potential allergic reaction.
What Color Tubes Are Used for Which Tests in Phlebotomy

What Color Tubes Are Used for Which Tests in Phlebotomy

Run through the various tube colors phlebotomists use to denote specific types of draws. The tube color refers to the color of the stopper used to cap the tube, not the color of the cylindrical tube material itself.
Most Frequently Used Veins in phlebotomy

Most Frequently Used Veins in phlebotomy

Phlebotomists typically draw blood from veins in the antecubital fossa, the pitted area of the inner arm on the opposite side of the elbow.
Straight Needles vs Butterfly Needles

Straight Needle vs Butterfly Needle

Selecting the right needle for blood collection is critical to achieving the best outcome. Errors that occur during the process of drawing and collecting blood can impact the result.
Where Can a Phlebotomist Work

Where Can a Phlebotomist Work?

Phlebotomists play a critical role within the healthcare team. Their primary job is to collect blood samples, which are then analyzed in a laboratory or donated to another individual.