New Life Business Institute Offers Training and Job Placement in the Field of Phlebotomy

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Phlebotomy Technicians are in high demand. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of clinical lab workers—including Phlebotomy Techs—is expected to grow as the volume of laboratory tests increases due to population growth, the aging population and the development of new types of tests. The New Life Business Institute's Phlebotomy Technician Program a great jump start for your career as a Phlebotomist.   NLBI offers hands-on training and classroom instruction. New Life Business Institute prepares Phlebotomy students to work in many medical environments such as hospitals, labs, home health agencies, medical offices,  research clinics, blood banks and more.Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Phlebotomy Technician?
A Phlebotomy Technician (also called a Phlebotomist, Blood Drawer, or Patient Care Technician) is an important part of any health care team. The job of the Phlebotomy Tech is to collect blood samples from patients through venipuncture or micro-techniques. The Phlebotomy Tech facilitates the collection and transportation of laboratory specimens. A Phlebotomy Tech will also draw blood for transfusions, donations and research.

What are the duties of a Phlebotomy Technician?
Duties performed by a Phlebotomy Tech differ according to the needs of different medical facilities, but here is a list of typical duties:

Draw blood from patients or donors
Assemble equipment (such as needles, blood collection devices, gauze, tourniquet, cotton, and alcohol)
Verify and record identity of patient or donor
Speak with patients to alleviate fear of procedure using good bedside manner.
Apply tourniquet to arm, locate vein, swab area with disinfectant, and insert needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube
Label and store blood container for processing
Conduct interviews, take vital signs and test blood samples to screen donors at a blood bank
Analyze information and make appropriate recommendations

Do I have to take a New York State License examination when I complete the Phlebotomy training?
In New York State there is no license, certification or exam required when you complete your Phlebotomy Technician course. However when you complete the course work, you will be awarded a diploma from New Life Business Institute.

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