Summary: Responsibilities of the phlebotomist include conducting blood draws, handling specimen labeling, centrifuging samples, maintaining records, updating patient data, among other tasks.

Collecting and storing specimens following established procedures

Explaining venipuncture and specimen collection procedures clearly and courteously

Utilizing straight needles and butterfly needles for collection

Understanding and following physicians' orders accurately

Matching requisition forms with specimen tubes, labeling, centrifuging, and packaging specimens

Ensuring proper storage of samples at required temperatures