Phlebotomist / Lab Technician

Phlebotomist / Lab Technician

Sr. Lab Guy

20 Years Experience

San Bernardino, CA

Male, 52

For 6 years I was a Laboratory Technician in the Air Force Reserves, working all aspects of the laboratory as well as accomplishing "blood draws" (phlebotomy) in every imaginable setting (inpatient and outpatient).  I have also worked in the private sector for hospitals, doctor offices, and clinical lab sites.  This was my primary field for 20 total years (which began with the Air Force training).  I've been in a new career for ten years, though I recall virtually all of my lab science.

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Last Answer on November 02, 2018

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Are you told which tubes to use or do you need to know all the tests that fall under each tube?

Asked by Lys almost 3 years ago

 

How quickly can someone get COVID-19 results?

Asked by Ron about 5 years ago

 

Is deoxygenated blood actually blue or is it a dark red because I've heard it both ways and I'm really confused

Asked by Trevor Goad over 5 years ago

 

Having blood drawn from the same vein 3 times in one year killed that vein. I only have one good vein in the other arm that phlebotomists like to use. I would like to rotate my veins. Is there another vein I could specify that they could use?

Asked by Amber0826 over 2 years ago

 

Do you know anything about forensic phlebotomists?

Asked by Christina over 4 years ago

 

I live in Canada, and my lab no longer uses butterfly needles on adults. I’m elderly with very bad veins. If I brought my own butterfly needle, would they use it? What particular butterfly needle should I order?

Asked by JTB over 2 years ago

 

I recently traveled to Colorado. Now I have a pre employment drug screen at quest labs. It says non dot 9 panel-no THC-6AM. Does this mean they will not be testing for marijuana

Asked by Amw123 almost 5 years ago