Class Series Concept
Definition
Distinguishing Characteristics
Typical Work
Prepare patient and collection equipment according to established procedures for blood collection; verify patient identification;
Instruct patients in the procedure for collecting urine and stool specimens;
Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies;
Perform simple laboratory procedures such as bleeding time, whole blood prothrombin time, whole blood glucose determinations and setting up bacterial cultures; calibrate and perform preventive maintenance to laboratory instruments;
Maintain required records, reports and statistics;
Assist in the orientation and training of students and new employees;
Legal Requirement(s)
Obtain state of
Desirable Qualifications
High school graduation
AND
Completion of a phlebotomy course
Class Specification History
Revised new class code: (formerly 6394) effective July 1, 2007.