Phlebotomy Personal Statement

When making my decision to become a phlebotomist I looked through my past and choose which area I enjoyed the most. My time with the laboratory was what I enjoyed the most. I enjoy having patient contact and trying to make them as comfortable as I can.

Phlebotomy, otherwise known as venipuncture, is the art of drawing blood from the human body. This skill has been practiced since the time before the birth of Christ, originating in early civilizations of the ancient Egyptians and Mayans approximately 3000 years ago. The understanding of how the human body works, including the substance that flows through each individual, has continuously been on the forefront of the mind of many researchers, as well as within the very culture of many communities. As a result, these explorers needed the use of various instruments; as a way to be able to chart, investigate, and cleanse the body of impurities or excess fluid. The art of phlebotomy was once viewed as horrific and repulsive, but it has become

The reason why I selected the Clinical Laboratory Technology Program: I felt if I need a change in my life and career. I knew this was a great opportunity for me to explore more in the medical laboratory science field. After, being a Phlebotomist for several years I just wanted to do more; such as, being more involved with the breakdown of the process of results. Phlebotomy is great but it’s a limit on how much you can and a great mind want’s to explore.

If you are not familiar with the word phlebotomy, it simply refers to the practice of drawing blood for the purpose of lab testing. Those who do this type of work are referred to as phlebotomists, and becoming one can be a fast track to a career in the health care field. The following are among the best reasons to think about pursuing this type of employment.

The College of American Pathologists or CAP is the accrediting organization for laboratory and testing personnel. CAP’s “accreditation process is so thorough, the Joint Commission [and CMS] accepts …their standards” in place of conducting their own survey of the hospital’s laboratory and personnel (Gartee, 2011, p. 47). This is because of the guidelines they follow to maintain their integrity and to remain the industry standard. In recent years, the “CAP [has] developed new check list” for continued improvements. Additionally, they are continuing to vet the requirements for the new next-generation sequencing or NGC-based test that is speeding laboratory procedures. So much so that the recent adoption of the new technology for clinical testing” was done prior to the new standards being approved (Aziz, et.al. 2015, p. 481).

Furthering my education is important to me. Additionally, working in the medical field for me is an opportunity of a lifetime. It allowed me to help others and train on a continuous

Since graduating from college, I have acquired close to 2000 hours of experience in the clinical setting. This employment opportunity also enables me to shadow upwards of four primary care providers each day. Typically, they will assist me with reading diagnostic tests, interpreting results, going over treatment options, and many other medicinal tasks. Thus far, I have participated in a variety of cases ranging from mild to severe. This includes heart problems such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, blood clots as in deep vein thrombosis, and oncological diagnoses. Most recently, I have been training in phlebotomy. This skill will be useful because it will provide me with practical clinical experience, and also help me to better understand lab

I would like to express my interest in the Phlebotomy Technician I position at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Over the past couple years my interest in the medical field has grown. After I decided to study Biochemistry as a pre-med student at Albion College I’ve sought out opportunities to develop my understanding of medicine. I have experienced different practices and ideas while job shadowing physicians, taking a course on the practice of healthcare at Albion College (I will take another in the fall), and, most recently, volunteering two days a week in the Emergency Department at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. As a practice, phlebotomy intrigues me; the process of collecting samples through direct patient contact

Phlebotomy is the career of my choice, which I will be pursuing. I have always loved nursing, but once we got into the phlebotomy program aspect in my Certified Nursing Assistant Program here at Preston I fell in love and realized that’s all I want to do. It is so satisfying when you get your “first stick”; you are actually able to withdraw blood from an arm. I soon realized drawing blood from a human arm is so much easier than a dummy arm. This career is one of the most jobs in demand.

In Note: Either I clap the tube with my hand by binning it or I use the clamp seizers that are provided and used by my department to protect the donor and stop the blood flow into the collection bag.

A Phlebotomist is performing Venepuncture on a patient when the patient has a Vasovagal Syncope. The Phlebotomist checks the ‘Vital Signs’ to determine the state of the patients’ health using a Sphygmanomometer, the readings are as follow; Blood pressure 98/55, Pulse 135, Respirations 30 and temperature 37.8.

One of the lessons that l have learned in life is that learning, growing, and improving never ends. It is the purpose of life. For me, leaving my major and going back to school to become a Radiologic Technologist was one of the biggest and most important decisions of my life. However, I was looking for a positive change in my career. I wanted to do something that I enjoy doing, and that would open doors to professional advancement and further career opportunities for me. Working in environments where I constantly interacted with others for the last several years made me realize that interacting with and helping other people is much more enjoyable to me than sitting behind a computer and dealing with papers and numbers. After considering a lot of deciding

The beginning of phlebotomy has been well documented before the 5th century B.C. It was thought that all aspects of the body’s health came from the four body humors: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile (wikipedia/humorism). In times of illness, health was restored by purging, starving, vomiting, and bloodletting. Astrology played a big part in healing according to the phases of the moon. Healing was mostly controlled by priests, and then passed along to barbers who took over the daunting tasks of body healing. The red and white stripes of the barber’s pole signified a place of healing. Red represented the blood, and white represented the tourniquet. Using tools called “spring loaded lancet,” “scarificator,” and “fleam,” the body was to be brought back to a normal state (Mestel, wikipedia). The barbers were armed with tools to amputate, pull teeth, and remove blood (Ford, Graham). Little did they know that the popularity of draining the body of between 1 to 4 pints of blood could be deadly. Leeches were another popular bloodletting instrument. After engorging themselves, they would then fall off the body where the blood would continue to ooze out due to clot inhibitor they left behind (Mestel). Another popular procedure called cupping involved making a cut into a vein and applying a heated vacuum flow cup over the incision. In 1799, our first president George Washington, was drained of nine

The Phlebotomy Program offered at this facility provides training to individuals so that they may become a certified phlebotomy technician in just 6 weeks. This professional training school also prepares students to take their national certification exam upon completion of the program.

After discovering my passion for science and math, I pursue a career in Clinical Laboratory Science with enthusiasm. My desire to study this subject originates from the exciting and rapidly-moving subject area that is highly relevant to major issues facing society today. Clinical Laboratory Scientists play a crucial role in the healthcare field; in detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease in patients. My goal is to be involved in the latest advances in medical research and to constantly be expanding my knowledge about my field. On top of this goal, Clinical Laboratory Science remains a challenging, rewarding and inspiring topic that will motivate and shape my career for my entire life.