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Drawing Blood As A Phlebotomist

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The Process of Drawing Blood As a Phlebotomist there is a process that must be followed when drawing blood. The first step, Make sure you always identify the patient, Check the paperwork to see what test needs to be performed; therefore, you will know what color collection tubes are required. Next, wash your hands, prepare the work station, and set up all the equipment that is necessary to perform the process. Then, apply gloves to ensure safety precautions for you and the patient. The second step, sit the patient in a comfortable position with his arm fully extended while placing a clean tourniquet around the patients arm, about 3 or 4 inches above the venipuncture

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