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 t
hrough
a cut (incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagno
sis. Phlebotomy is
also done as part of the patient's treatment for certain blood disorders. Phlebo
tomy is performed
by a nurse or a technician known as a phlebotomist. Blood is taken from a vein o
n 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 tou
rniquet is tied
around the arm. The band slows the blood flow in the arm making the veins more v
isible. 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 The appropriate amount of blood is drawn and the needle is withdrawn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 pro
cedure. After
blood is drawn and the needle is removed, pressure is placed on the puncture sit
e 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 expe
rience swelling
of the puncture site or continued bleeding after phlebotomy should get medical h
elp at once.
Schooling
Certification is necessary for some hospitals and the institution where phleboto
my
training was taken should be accredited by the authorized healthcare board in th
e 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 dependin
g on the
regulations of the state. The important thing is completion of the required phle
botomy 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 ($20,000.00) per annum. Others who are already experienc
ed in the
field earn annually a phlebotomy salary of as high as twenty-six thousand dollar
s ($ 26,000.00).
Some surveys even indicate that this figure is near the expected median salary o
f a phlebotomist
in the United States. If want to increase your earnings, responsibility, and enh
ance 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 s
upervisors 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
San Antonio
Chicago
Houston
Average pay
Highest Pay
Lowest Pay

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

http://www.payscale.com