<ul><li>Assessing patient needs, reviewing patient history, and determining the reason(s) for drawing blood.</li><li>Selecting gauge needles and preparing veins or fingers for blood drawing.</li><li>Extracting blood from patients through venipuncture or fingersticks.</li><li>Analyzing blood specimens using the correct testing equipment, when necessary.</li><li>Preparing patients before drawing blood.</li><li>Explaining blood draw procedures to patients and answering any questions about the process.</li><li>Following all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas.</li><li>Gathering medical&nbsp;testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags&nbsp;and test tubes.</li><li>Verifying patient information and labeling blood samples properly.</li></ul>

Phlebotomist Lab Assistant