lesson 2

• The phlebotomist is a valuable member of the healthcare teams and is responsible for the collection, processing, and transport of blood specimens to the laboratory. In this discussion you will learn more about the roles, duties and responsibilities of a phlebotomist.
• Traditional Duties of Phlebotomists

  1. Correct identification and preparation of the patient before sample collection.
  2. Collection of the appropriate amount of blood by venipuncture or dermal puncture for the specified test.
• patient identification-hardest part of the phlebotomy process
• 3. Selection of the appropriate sample containers for specified tests.

  4. Correct labeling of all samples with required information.

  5. Appropriate transportation of samples back to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• 6. Effective interaction with patients and hospital personnel.

  7. Processing of samples for delivery to the appropriate laboratory departments.8. Performance of computer operations and record-keeping pertaining to phlebotomy.
• 9. Observation of all safety regulations, quality control checks, and preventive maintenance procedures.

  10 Attendance at continuing education programs.
• universal precaution-treat all sample as infectious
• Black tube- sodium citrate , 1:4 for hematology, for Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
• light blue- sodium citrate, 1:9
• red- no additive but with silica
• lavender- coagulation with Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) for hematology
• pink- same with red tube but for blood banking
• green-heparin sodium

  light green-heparin lithium , both use for blood gas test especially for arterial blood gas test for hematology
• Gold- same function of red tube however it has a gel separator for the serum
• gray- with coagulation , potassium oxalate monohydrate and preservative, sodium fluoride for glucose , belong to clinical chemistry.
• yellow - for blood culture, hematology it has SPS sodium polyanethol

  sulfate
• DEPENDABLE

  Person means what he says and can be counted upon.

  COOPERATIVE

  Willing to work with others nicely:

  COMMITTED

  Loyal and willing to give time and energy-
• COMPASSIONATE

  Showing sympathy or concern for others.

  COURTEOUS

  Polite and considerate in manner.

  RESPECTFUL

  Showing deference and respect.
• HONESTY

  Truthful, trustworthy or genuine.

  INTEGRITY

  Having strong values, morals, or principles.

  COMPETENCE

  Ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
• ORGANIZED

  You manage your time, energy and workspace. Systematic way.

  RESPONSIBLE

  Obligation to do something.

  FLEXIBLE

  Adapt to different circumstances.
• APPEARANCE

  Is the first thing noticed by the a patient.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS

  Good communication skills are essential to allow others and yourself to understand information more accurately and quickly.
• CULTURAL DIVERSITY

  Understanding cultural differences is important for phlebotomists as they are with the most contact to patients.
• TELEPHONE SKILLS

  Phlebotomists should have a thorough understanding of the telephone system.
• DOCTORS: Anesthesiologists, cardiologist, radiologist, endocrinologist, gerontologist, internist, neonatologist,

  nephrologist, neurologist,

  gynecologist, oncologist, orthopedic surgeon, pathologist, pediatricians, psychiatrist, surgeon, urologist, etc. NURSES, MEDTECHS, DIETICIANS, PHARMACISTS, RADTECHS, PHYSICAL THERAPIST, RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS.
• PATIENT CONSENT

  Informed consent

  • Explain medical procedures, possible risks, expected results.
• Expressed consent

  • Patient gives consent in writing or verbally.
• Implied consent -

  • When emergency procedures must be done to save person's life.
• Consent for minors and incapacitated patients

  • Requires consent from parents or legal guardians.
• CONFIDENTIALITY

  All information acquired through the care of a patient must be kept confidential and given only to health professionals who have a medical need to know.
• R.A no. 10173-data privacy act