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Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy is the process of puncturing a vein with a needle, usually done by a phlebotomists. It can be done for a variety of reasons, one of the most common being drawing blood for labs.
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What is the salary of a phlebotomy technician in Pennsylvania?
I work in ne PA the salary for Phlebotomist here are quite sad. Starting only at appox. 9.00 an hour
What are legal issues in phlebotomy?
Your usually covered under the liability insurance of the entity your working for. They are allowed cheaper liability insurance premiums if they have workers that are certified, so you have a license. You can be sued yourself which is why its important to find out the whole story with your employer or just take out som personal liability insurance to cover yourself.
Actually the legal issues in Phlebotomy are:
* Negligence
Most cases that I have found involve the Phlebotomist not following general Phlebotomy procedures.
Some cases:
* Leaving the tourniquet on and leaving room to make a phone call, which caused the arm to swell and change colour. * Severe Nerve damage * Incorrect choice of veins causing numbness in the arm. * Failure to notice that a patient was feeling unwell which resulted in the patient fainting and fracturing her face.
* Phlebotomist attempted to take blood from a woman 3 times each time missing, on the third attempt the woman developed a haematoma resulting in the arm being out of use for a year. The woman was awarded 1 million dollars. * Permanent nerve injury from a haematoma from a phlebotomist that was rushing.
Most cases were settled through binding arbitration, however some cases went to the state supreme court. It's important to understand taht you can give someone perment damge when preforming phlebotomy and to take care and to take your time is important.
Goddess34
The median expected salary for a typical Phlebotomist in the United States is $29,703.
Are licensed phlebotomists allowed to give TB injections?
From what i have read on from the center for disease control, they say that a licensed phlebotomist is allowed to give the ppd test ..
Can you be a phlebotomist with a neglect charge on your criminal history?
It doesn't seem that that particular charge would rise to the level of being a bar to licensure -HOWEVER- you will have to check with the agency of your state that licenses persons practicing that occupation.
Why might you need to wear a mask during a phlebotomy procedure?
in case of droplet contact and blood may splatter on your face to protect your body's entry ways ( nose and mouth)
Regina Morris
How much does a phlebotomist earn with labcorp?
depends on your location. In seattle area they start at 14.10
How much training is involved before starting a career in phlebotomy?
To start a career in phlebotomy one has to take a phlebotomy program. Depending on the school you go to it can take from a semester to a year. On top of that a person has to have some hands on experience in drawing blood. Once you become a Certified Phlebotomy technician you have to renew your certification once a year.
Can a phlebotomist draw blood if they have chickenpox?
A phlebotomist must stay home from work until all chickenpox lesions are scabbed over. After that, the infection is not contagious, and the phlebotomist can work again, including drawing blood.
When drawing a stat CMP phlebotomist should choose to use which of the tubes?
sodium heparinized green top tube
How many phlebotomy sessions are needed for hemochromatosis treatment?
Phlebotomy sessions are required until iron levels return to a consistently normal level, which may take several months to several years.
Where can I find phlebotomy certification test questions online?
You can find phlebotomy certification test questions on these sites "www.testprepreview.com/phlebotomy_practice.htm", "www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/search.php?tag=true...phlebotomy".
What is a short draw in phlebotomy blood collection?
In phlebotomy, each tube has a specific level that it must be filled to. If the phlebotomist pulled the tube off before it was completely filled, that could cause a short-draw. Phlebotomists' sometimes do this to save time. If during the collection the blood flow stopped, and the phlebotomist could not get it to flow again (due to a possible trauma to the vein), and he did not take another sample from another spot. Then that would result in a short draw as well.
Does a phlebotomist have to drain blood from the dead after performing an autopsy?
yes....they do, if they want to and have a sick mind
How much does a certified phlebotomist get paid?
Around $12 - $18 per hour for full or part time with great benefits. Around $23 per hour per diem or on call with no benefits.
Misdemeanor can you still get certified as a phlebotomist?
You can get certified but it would be hard to find a respective employer who will hire you. Good luck!
What is the purpose of the accession number phlebotomist?
It provides a unique tracking number for the specimen with its test order.
Does a phlebotomist get paid every two weeks?
That depends on the employer. There is no rule book stating when a person gets paid, how much, or how often.
