Class Series Concept
Definition
Distinguishing Characteristics
Typical Work
Prepare patient and collection equipment according to established procedures for blood collection; verify patient identification;
Instruct patients in the procedure for collecting urine and stool specimens;
Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies;
Perform simple laboratory procedures such as bleeding time, whole blood prothrombin time, whole blood glucose determinations and setting up bacterial cultures; calibrate and perform preventive maintenance to laboratory instruments;
Maintain required records, reports and statistics;
Assist in the orientation and training of students and new employees;
Legal Requirement(s)
Obtain state of
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
High school graduation
AND
Completion of a phlebotomy course
Class Specification History
Revised new class code: (formerly 6394) effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.