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| Phlebotomy Headaches and Triumphs |
Phlebotomy can be a rewarding career – both emotionally and
professionally. We asked some current phlebotomists what they like – and find
the most challenging – most about their career path. The answers may delight
and surprise you!
- Many phlebotomy professionals enjoy the interaction with patients most of all.
- One of the most challenging things is dealing with the different conditions each patient has. Some of the different medical conditions can make drawing blood rather difficult. You have to have the skill to get it right. (And that’s where proper phlebotomy training really comes in handy!)
- When you care for people on a regular basis, some emotional attachment is common. And that’s a good thing. When you care, you can really give your best care.
- Keeping up with kids is certainly a challenge! Children tend to cry, run, or scream when the time comes for a blood draw. If you’re not used to kids, this is definitely a hurdle.
- Fear of making an error is always there. And we’re not just talking about phlebotomy errors – clerical errors can be extremely difficult in this field. You need to make sure you’re performing the correct procedure on the correct patient… all the time.
Phlebotomists sounds off: What’s the best part about your
job?
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