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Phlebotomists

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

Tasks
23 tasks17 core, 6 supplemental
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Healthcare SupportOne of its 20 occupations
Code
31-9097.00SOC 2018: 31-9097

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17 core tasks and 6 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.Core taskTask 19375Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  2. Task 2. Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.Core taskTask 19382Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  3. Task 3. Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.Core taskTask 19379Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  4. Task 4. Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.Core taskTask 19381Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  5. Task 5. Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.Core taskTask 19374Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  6. Task 6. Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug levels tests.Core taskTask 19387Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  7. Task 7. Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.Core taskTask 19385Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  8. Task 8. Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.Core taskTask 19392Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  9. Task 9. Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.Core taskTask 19393Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  10. Task 10. Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer.Core taskTask 19389Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  11. Task 11. Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis.Core taskTask 19376Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  12. Task 12. Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.Core taskTask 19378Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  13. Task 13. Conduct hemoglobin tests to ensure donor iron levels are normal.Core taskTask 19386Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  14. Task 14. Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.Core taskTask 19396Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  15. Task 15. Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.Core taskTask 19373Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  16. Task 16. Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients.Core taskTask 19380Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  17. Task 17. Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.Core taskTask 19395Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  18. Task 18. Administer subcutaneous or intramuscular injects, in accordance with licensing restrictions.Supplemental taskTask 19383Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  19. Task 19. Draw blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques.Supplemental taskTask 19377Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  20. Task 20. Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort.Supplemental taskTask 19390Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  21. Task 21. Determine donor suitability, according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history.Supplemental taskTask 19388Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019
  22. Task 22. Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection.Supplemental taskTask 19384Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019
  23. Task 23. Serve refreshments to donors to ensure absorption of sugar into their systems.Supplemental taskTask 19394Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019

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  2. Classification
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