Phlebotomist

Fiona Dowling =**__Phlebotomist__**= ====//**A phlebotomist is a person who collects and works with blood. They can work in clinical laboratories,hospitals, community health centers, nursing homes, doctors offices,blood donation centers and other health care facilities**//.==== ====//**Phlebotomist must be very accurate and careful while doing their job. In a very busy facility a phlebotomist could take up to dozens of samples in one shift. Many patients are afraid of needles so the Phlebotomist must be sure to keep the patient calm and under control. Phlebotomist also must be very well organized, with extremely good attention to detail**//.====



__Education__
====**//To be a Phlebotomist you must graduate highschool and complete a training program. The training program includes study in anatomy, blood collection procedures, proper storage and handling of blood samples, and safety precautions.//**==== ====**//The National Phlebotomy Association (NPA) requires 200 hours of training, which includes clinical experience. And students need to pass the national certification exam with a score of 70% or better.//**====

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//**Average salary- 25,000-30,000**//=====

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