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Phlebotomists - 31-9097.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Lab Liaison Technician
Mobile Examiner
Patient Service Technician (PST)

Phlebotomist
Phlebotomy Technician
Registered Phlebotomist

SOC Occupation Groups

31-0000	Healthcare Support Occupations
31-9000	Other Healthcare Support Occupations
31-9090	Miscellaneous Healthcare Support Occupations
31-9097.00	Phlebotomists

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31-9092.00	Medical Assistants

Tasks

Administer subcutaneous or intramuscular injects, in accordance with licensing restrictions.
Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection.
Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.
Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.
Conduct hemoglobin tests to ensure donor iron levels are normal.
Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug levels tests.
Determine donor suitability, according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history.
Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis.
Draw blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques.
Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.
Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer.
Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients.
Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort.
Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
Perform saline flushes or dispense anticoagulant drugs, such as Heparin, through intravenous (IV) lines, in accordance with licensing restrictions and under the direction of a medical doctor.
Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.
Serve refreshments to donors to ensure absorption of sugar into their systems.
Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.
Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.

Detailed Work Activities

Clean medical equipment.
Collect biological specimens from patients.
Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.
Explain technical medical information to patients.
Feed patients.
Give medications or immunizations.
Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
Maintain medical records.
Monitor patients to detect health problems.
Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.
Transport biological or other medical materials.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Aerospace Medical Service (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)

Aerospace Medical Service Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Combat Medic Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Craftsman, Dental Hygienist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Journeyman, Dental Hygienist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Craftsman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Journeyman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Hospital Corpsman (Navy - Enlisted)
Medical Administration Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Medical Laboratory (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Laboratory Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Laboratory Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Laboratory Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Laboratory Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Medical Laboratory Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Practical Nursing Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Unit Supply Specialist (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

Phlebotomist

DOT Crosswalk Titles

No information available.