8 Questions
What is one of the primary responsibilities of a phlebotomist in terms of sample handling?
Sample Verification and Acceptance checks on incoming blood and non-blood samples
What is a key aspect of a phlebotomist's role in terms of patient interaction?
Ensuring that the patient leaves feeling well-attended to by a professional and in a warm caring manner
What is one of the phlebotomist's duties in regards to maintaining a safe and clean environment?
Regular sanitizing and general housekeeping protocols
What is one of the phlebotomist's responsibilities in regards to stock management?
Ensuring general stocks are kept at satisfactory quantities
What is one of the phlebotomist's main roles in terms of laboratory procedures?
Phlebotomy Venipuncture and ETS procedures
What is one of the phlebotomist's responsibilities in regards to patient reports?
Issuing of reports and related interaction with patients
What is one of the phlebotomist's duties in regards to supplier interactions?
Some degree of interaction with suppliers and stock deliverables when necessary
What is one of the phlebotomist's responsibilities in regards to maintaining a clean and safe environment?
Disposal of biowaste into appropriate containment vessels
Study Notes
Phlebotomist General Duties
- Maintain adequate stock levels of general supplies, including pre-measured 75gms glucose for Glucose Tolerance Tests
- Ensure all medical materials (e.g., blood tubes, syringes, needles) are within their expiration dates
- Prepare and maintain alcohols, alcohol pads, and sanitizers at proper dilutions or concentrations
- Ensure timely transportation of samples to the laboratory
- Perform sample verification and acceptance checks on incoming blood and non-blood samples
Sample Processing
- Accession, sort, and centrifuge samples
- Ensure POCT devices are calibrated and functional
Inventory Management
- Maintain adequate stock levels of essential supplies, including:
- Transport Swabs
- Specimen cups
- Blood Culture Bottles
- 10% Formal Saline
- Ensure First Aid kits are complete and stored in designated locations
Clinical Procedures
- Perform phlebotomy venipuncture and ETS procedures
- Conduct capillary punctures
Laboratory Maintenance
- Regularly sanitize and maintain general housekeeping protocols
- Dispose of biowaste into appropriate containment vessels
Administrative Tasks
- Perform clerical duties, including:
- Answering telephone calls
- Issuing reports
- Interacting with patients
- Type reports when necessary
- Interact with suppliers and manage stock deliveries when necessary
Patient Care and Professionalism
- Ensure patients feel well-attended to and cared for in a professional, warm, and caring manner
- Maintain professional interactions with the public, patients, and other professionals
This quiz covers the general duties of a phlebotomist, including maintaining stock levels, ensuring materials are within expiry dates, and transporting samples to the lab.
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