CIS 101 Research Report

Prepared for
David Kampmann

Prepared by
Mallory Mitchell
Phlebotomy

April 21, 2010

 BLOOD
Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through

a cut (incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. Phlebotomy is

also done as part of the patient's treatment for certain blood disorders. Phlebotomy is performed

by a nurse or a technician known as a phlebotomist. Blood is taken from a vein on the back of

the hand or inside of the elbow, but some blood tests may require blood from an artery. The skin

over the area is wiped with an antiseptic wipe, and an elastic band called a tourniquet is tied

around the arm. The band slows the blood flow in the arm making the veins more visible. The

patient is asked to make a fist, and the technician feels the veins in order to select an appropriate

one. When a vein is selected, the technician inserts a needle into the vein and releases the

tourniquet. The appropriate amount of blood is drawn and the needle is withdrawn from the vein.

Sometimes the patient's pulse and blood pressure may be monitored during the procedure. After

blood is drawn and the needle is removed, pressure is placed on the puncture site with a cotton

ball to stop bleeding, and a bandage is applied. Most patients will have a small bruise or mild

soreness at the puncture site for several days. It is not uncommon for a patient to feel dizzy or

nauseated during or after phlebotomy. The patient may be encouraged to rest for a short period

once the procedure is completed. Patients are also instructed to drink plenty of fluids and eat

regularly over the next 24 hours to replace lost blood volume. Patients who experience swelling

of the puncture site or continued bleeding after phlebotomy should get medical help at once.

Schooling
Certification is necessary for some hospitals and the institution where phlebotomy

training was taken should be accredited by the authorized healthcare board in the state where a

phlebotomist wishes to practice. In some community colleges, a 2-year associate’s degree in

phlebotomy is also being offered. In some states, registration after phlebotomy training is

required. There are procedures on how to obtain a license in phlebotomy depending on the

regulations of the state. The important thing is completion of the required phlebotomy training.

Proper phlebotomy training prepares a student to become a phlebotomist.

Advancement in Phlebotomy

Many are now aspiring to become phlebotomists. The reason is that the phlebotomy

salary is now competitive. As phlebotomy is fast becoming popular in the medical care field, the

phlebotomy salary is also gaining ground. A beginner can already earn an income of as much as

twenty-thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per annum. Others who are already experienced in the

field earn annually a phlebotomy salary of as high as twenty-six thousand dollars ($ 26,000.00).

Some surveys even indicate that this figure is near the expected median salary of a phlebotomist

in the United States. If want to increase your earnings, responsibility, and enhance your hiring

potential, you can also gain certification as a donor phlebotomy technician (DPT). These are the

phlebotomists who collect blood from voluntary donors, often at remote locations. You can also

advance to a supervisory role, with increased earnings as a result. Phlebotomy supervisors earn

$35,000 a year on average according to the ASCP.

 Works Sited

http://www.answers.com/topic/phlebotomy
http://www.answers.com/topic/phlebotomy-aftercare
http://www.topphlebotomyschools.com/phlebotomy-salary.html
http://www.topphlebotomyschools.com/phlebotomy-training.html>
http://www.edu411.org/phlebotomy_schools.htm
http://www.alliedhealthworld.com/phlebotomy/salary.html
 Median Salary By City
Medical Phlebotomy
Lowest Pay Highest Pay Average pay
Houston $ 24,215.00 $ 24,215.00 $ 24,215.00
Chicago $ 24,452.00 $ 40,695.00 $ 32,573.50
San Antonio $ 28,496.00 $ 35,608.00 $ 32,052.00
Charlotte $ 24,173.00 $ 35,608.00 $ 29,890.50
San Diego $ 25,000.00 $ 32,400.00 $ 28,700.00
Los Angeles $ 20,250.00 $ 40,656.00 $ 30,453.00
New York $ 25,000.00 $ 34,000.00 $ 29,500.00

Median Salary By City

Job: Medical Phlebotomy

New York

Los Angeles

San Diego

Charlotte Average pay

Highest Pay
San Antonio
Lowest Pay
Chicago

Houston

$- $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $30,000.00 $40,000.00 $50,000.00

http://www.payscale.com