Hartman’s Complete Guide for the Phlebotomy Technician, 2nd Edition
Hartman’s Complete Guide for the Phlebotomy Technician is a comprehensive resource specifically written for students working to become entry-level phlebotomy technicians. It covers every aspect of the job, from communicating with other care team members to performing venous and capillary draws to assisting in the collection of non-blood specimens. NAACLS competencies for entry-level phlebotomy technicians are addressed in a concise, accessible way.
This book includes material on:
| • | The role of the phlebotomy technician, including scope of practice, interpersonal skills, and ethics |
| • | Foundational care skills such as ensuring accurate patient/specimen identification and following infection prevention practices |
| • | Anatomy and physiology, including common tests related to each body system |
| • | Fundamentals of the circulatory system, blood composition, and hemostasis |
| • | Evacuated tube systems, syringe transfer devices, and capillary collection systems, including guides to tube additives, and order of draw |
| • | Adaptations to blood collection procedures that may be required for specific patient populations or due to various patient conditions |
| • | Steps required to protect specimen quality and integrity |
| • | Communication with other healthcare team members and with a variety of patient populations (e.g., pediatric, geriatric, non-native speakers of English) |
Textbook - Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-60425-165-4
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