Phlebotomist Mock Interview
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Question 15 of 30
At what point would you ask a co-worker or supervisor to help you with a blood draw?
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Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"If I know that a patient is more familiar with one of my co-workers and prefers to have that person draw his blood, I always try to accommodate. Also, I like to make myself very familiar with a facility's policies regarding how many attempts a phlebotomist should make before asking another person to step in. It's all about making the patients comfortable and getting the blood drawn to perform the necessary tests."
Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"I usually will ask a co-worker or supervisor who is more experienced with pediatric draws if I am unable to obtain a specimen after the first try. I feel confident in my abilities, but I know that pediatric patients are often afraid of the procedure, and if they have to be stuck more than once, it can be traumatizing."
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
No one wants to say that they can't get the blood or stuck twice already and can't get it. However, it is always better to set pride aside and ask a supervisor or co-worker to assist. Two sets of eyes are always better than one. Also, make sure you know your facility's guidelines before you begin a draw. That way, if you think you may need someone to step in, you can ask them before the patient becomes too upset because of multiple failed attempts.
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"I usually will not attempt a venipuncture more than twice without asking someone to observe and help me. Sometimes one person may be able to feel a vein a little differently, and if we can get the procedure done correctly with as little anxiety to the patient as possible, that is what is best."
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