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Baptist Health Care phlebotomists are specialized Medical Laboratory
Assistants who collect blood from patients for examination in laboratories,
the results of which provide valuable information to diagnosing illness.
Phlebotomists have responsibility to take blood without harming the patient
or disturbing the nursing care they are receiving at the time. They also
need to ensure the blood is taken correctly, as if specimens are harmed
during collection, test results may be unobtainable or worthless. Once
the blood is taken phlebotomists are also responsible for transporting
the specimen to the correct laboratory as and when required.
Baptist Health Care also has a Phlebotomy program at Baptist Hospital.
The aim of the program is to provide the necessary theoretical and practical
knowledge in phlebotomy. As a student you will undertake various objectives,
such as:
- The role of Phlebotomy within the Pathology Department
- The importance of professional standards and codes of practice
- The methods of blood collection
- The aspects of blood taking and the requirements for different
sample tubes and labeling protocols
- Anatomical and Physiological considerations in choosing appropriate
sites for venepuncture
- The health and safety aspects of Phlebotomy
At the completion
of the program you may be awarded the Certificate of Competence which
will allow you to work without close supervision
throughout the hospital. Download
the Phlebotomy Program Application here (.pdf).
Testimonials
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Randy
Walden,
Phlebotomy Team Leader: I went through the Baptist Hospital Phlebotomy
School in 1995. It was a bit of a change from construction, but
it was
one
of the
best choices I made in my life. I don’t believe I would have
ever touched as many people in any other career. Baptist Hospital
is a great place to learn and the opportunities for advancement
are endless. I am now one of the Phlebotomy Coordinators for the
lab and am proud to have the chance to teach other people the many
ways they can succeed with the help of BHC.
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Janel
Francis,
Phlebotomy Program Instructor: My experience with Baptist Hospital
has been one with a consistent focus on achievement, commitment
to
finding
and
retaining
the best
people, providing the best services and maintaining the highest
quality. I experienced a strong Phlebotomy program with immediate
use of what I learned and am still learning. I am a satisfied,
trained employee equipped to provide a high level of customer service.
I’ve had every opportunity to develop connections with many
individuals who have helped me in two years – starting from
tech 1 to reaching tech 4 status. |
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