Intro to Phlebotomy Flashcards
An incision into a vein. Oldest medical procedure dating back to the early Egyptians.
Phlebotomy
First used to cure diseases and maintain the body in a state of well-being.
Bloodletting
Bloodletting is now called -
Therapeutic phlebotomy
Techniques for bloodletting (earlier times)
Suction cup devices with lancets that pulled blood from the incision.
The application of blood-sucking worms called “leeches” to an incision.
Barber surgery – blood from an incision produced by the barber’s razor was collected in a bleeding bowl.
Blood from an incision produced by the barber’s razor was collected in a bleeding bowl.
Barber surgery
Primary role of phlebotomy
The collection of blood samples for laboratory analysis to diagnose and monitor medical conditions.
Phlebotomist is cross-trained in venipuncture, capillary collection, patient care, receptionist duties, sample processing and computer work.
Duties of a Phlebotomist
Correct identification and preparation of the patient before sample collection.
Collection of the appropriate amount of blood by venipuncture or dermal puncture for the specified tests.
Selection of the appropriate sample containers for the specified tests.
Correct labeling of all samples with the required information.
Appropriate transportation of samples back to the laboratory in a timely manner.
Effective interaction with patients and hospital personnel.
Processing of samples for delivery to the appropriate laboratory departments.
Performance of computer operations and record-keeping pertaining to phlebotomy.
Observation of all safety regulations, quality control checks, and preventive maintenance procedures.
Attendance at continuing education programs.
Additional Duties of Phlebotomist
- Training other healthcare personnel to perform phlebotomy
- Monitoring the quality of samples collected on the units
- Evaluation of protocols associated with sample collection
- Performing and monitoring point-of-care testing (POCT)
- Performing electrocardiograms
- Performing measurement of the patient’s vital signs
- Collection of arterial blood samples
- Collection of samples from central venous access devices(CVADs)
Professional and Personal Characteristics of a Phlebotomist
- Dependable, cooperative, and committed
- Compassionate, courteous, respectful
- Integrity, honesty, competence
- Organized, responsible, flexible
- Appearance (Clothing, Hygiene)
- Communication
- Verbal Skills
- Nonverbal Skills
- Body language - Respecting Cultural Diversity
- Telephone skills
Principles of right and wrong. Provide the personal and professional rules of performance and moral behavior as set by members of a profession.
Code of ethics
Focus on the patient to ensure that all members of a health-care team possess and exhibit the skill, knowledge, training, professionalism, and moral standards necessary to serve the patient.
Medical ethics or bioethics
Patient’s Rights (DOH)
Right to Appropriate Medical Care and Humane Treatment
Right to Informed Consent
Right to Privacy and Confidentiality
Right to Information
Right to Self-Determination
Right to Religious Belief
Right to Medical Records
Right to Leave
Right to Refuse Participation in Medical Research
A wrongful act committed by one person against another that causes harm to the person or his or her property.
Tort
Threat to touch another person without his or her consent and with the intention of causing fear of harm.
Assault
