# 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. - Code: 31-9097.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 31-9097) - Family: [Healthcare Support](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-31), one of its 20 occupations - Tasks: 23 tasks (17 core and 6 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/31-9097.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/31-9097.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies. Core task · Task 19375 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 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 task · Task 19382 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 3. Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods. Core task · Task 19379 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 4. Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Core task · Task 19381 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 5. Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies. Core task · Task 19374 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 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 task · Task 19387 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 7. Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels. Core task · Task 19385 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 8. Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals. Core task · Task 19392 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 9. Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis. Core task · Task 19393 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 10. Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer. Core task · Task 19389 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 11. Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis. Core task · Task 19376 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 12. Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods. Core task · Task 19378 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 13. Conduct hemoglobin tests to ensure donor iron levels are normal. Core task · Task 19386 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 14. Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories. Core task · Task 19396 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 15. Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures. Core task · Task 19373 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 16. Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients. Core task · Task 19380 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 17. Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques. Core task · Task 19395 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 18. Administer subcutaneous or intramuscular injects, in accordance with licensing restrictions. Supplemental task · Task 19383 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 19. Draw blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques. Supplemental task · Task 19377 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 20. Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort. Supplemental task · Task 19390 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 21. Determine donor suitability, according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history. Supplemental task · Task 19388 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2019 22. Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection. Supplemental task · Task 19384 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2019 23. Serve refreshments to donors to ensure absorption of sugar into their systems. 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