What is a phlebotomist? Phlebotomists are health professionals responsible for collecting biological samples from patients, such as blood, urine or swabs for laboratory analysis. Phlebotomists can work in hospitals, medical practices, pathology collection centres, or in some cases, in the community (patients’ homes or within an aged care facility) Tasks and duties Greeting patients and…
BY LEO BABAUTA I’ve been noticing lately how much of our lives is spent wanting to do something, wishing we could do something … but struggling to move into action. What’s the struggle to make this transition all about? And how can we more consciously make the transition into action? Let’s look at a couple of…
Why should I get into Pathology Collection? Each year, around 500 million pathological tests are performed in Australia and over 24,000 individuals work in pathology. Pathology test results provide critical information to clinicians, allowing them to correctly diagnose and treat patients. Pathology collectors, also known as phlebotomists, extract, collect, label, and store blood and…
Can I work as a Pathology Collector even if I’m not a nurse? The answer is YES! “I’ve always wanted to work in Healthcare and am fascinated by anything medical, but I don’t have the time or financial resources to pursue a nurse or paramedic career right now.” I’ve heard of the job of Pathology…
