I-BEST (INTEGRATED BASIC EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING) IS A PROGRAM THAT HELPS EVERY STUDENT BE MORE SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR PROGRAM AND FINDING EMPLOYMENT.
I-BEST PHLEBOTOMY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE IN THE PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM.
FEEL FREE TO "CLICK AROUND" AND GET TO KNOW OUR BLOG AND OUR PROGRAM.
(You can get started with our "interactive" graphic syllabus below)
A WORD ABOUT OUR GRAPHIC SYLLABUS:
THERE IS AN INTERACTIVE COPY OF THE PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN GRAPHIC SYLLABUS ON THE HOME PAGE OF EVERY I-BEST PHLEBOTOMY BLOG.
EACH WEEK
HAS A SEPARATE BLOG WITH FIVE TASKS FOR YOU TO COMPLETE EVERY DAY OF THAT WEEK. TRY TO FINISH ALL FIVE TASKS EVERY DAY AS YOU MOVE THROUGH THE PROGRAM.
YOU SHOULD FIND THESE PAGES VERY USEFUL!
THE BROWN
AND ORANGE ICONS 
ON THE GRAPHIC SYLLABUS LINK TO FOLDERS AT GOOGLE DRIVE. YOU CAN ACCESS THOSE MATERIALS FROM DEVICES WITH INTERNET ACCESS (COMPUTERS, SMART PHONES, TABLETS, ETC.).What Phlebotomists Do
Phlebotomists collect blood for donation or clinical testing in a laboratory. Blood tests are used to diagnose illness or blood type, evaluate the effectiveness of medications or bodily functions, and to determine whether a patient is receiving proper nutrition.
The phlebotomist must be sure that all of the equipment is properly sanitized before use. Accurate labeling, proper storage and careful transport are also key responsibilities.
Misidentification or contamination of a blood sample can have serious consequences, because blood test results are used to diagnose patients and monitor treatment progress.
Working Conditions
Phlebotomists work in clinical laboratories, hospitals, community health centers, nursing homes, doctor’s offices, blood donation centers, and other health care facilities. They are usually
supervised by a clinical laboratory technologist or other medical professional.
Phlebotomists must be extremely accurate and careful. In a busy facility, they may take dozens of blood samples during a typical shift. They must be able to work under pressure without
sacrificing accuracy or safety.
Many patients are afraid of needles, so the first job of the phlebotomist is to put the patient at ease. Phlebotomists must be able to handle difficult, emotional and even angry patients.
Fine motor skills are needed to successfully insert a needle into a vein. Phlebotomists also must be well-organized, with extremely good attention to detail.
Salary Range
Phlebotomists are paid by the hour ($15 to $17 to start, generally). Wages depend on the phlebotomist’s location, shift, education and experience. The average phlebotomist earns $25,000 to $30,500 per year.
