Day in the life of a Phlebotomist (night shift edition)
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Pt/ PTT is blue
Creatinine is green
CBC is purple
I’m a phlebotomist
Chartina Raeee YES! you got it right!!!
creatinine is either mint top or gold top aka SST( in my lab There’s like 5 different green tubes)
How long have you been a phlebotomist and do you like it?
Chartina Raeee awesome
Chartina Raeee oh wow very different to the UK! I am a phlebotomist in the UK. It’s interesting to see what it’s like in the US. A lot of it is very similar but other parts are so very different!
RaeRae bump&Baby no not till you stick the vein and get correct stick.
@Stefan G
Agree I been a phlebotomist /registered Medical laboratory Technician. And all our chemistry are rain in sit tubes. You tell em , all hospitals are different on what they run there test in
I went to school for x ray tech but then I realized it wasn’t for me I was super lost for awhile, then I found your channel and it helped. 💛 Thank You
No way I’m going for that too why want it for you they make lots of money and I think it’s more stable compared to phlebotomy if your living alone with no financial support
Wish you hadn't sped up the voice when you went over the inventory of your cart
hi there!! im sorry about that, i was trying to shorten the video.. but i will work on a video specifically dedicated to supplies used in a phlebotomy cart..
thanks for watching!!
You can adjust the speed of the video and you can hear her very well on 0.75x :)
@@j.p.4315 it doesnt help.
Taking my phlebotomy exam next week! Pray for me lol I'm pretty confident but sometimes I forget some color tube additives so I'm studying like crazy🤞
Good luck girly 👌🏻👌🏻
Bundles By Brigitte I’m currently training as a phlebotomist in the UK. I too find the additives quite difficult to remember! How did you do?
Rebecca Brown hi honestly I find that learning the tube additive and what they are used for helped me. Find your best study method
Bundles By Brigitte Yeah someone else said that. I will try that, other than that I’ve just passed my second practical exam :) in the uk we have four practical exams and 90 hours based in the hospital of live bleeding patients before we qualify but each training company is different so others may train very differently.
Just got mine
Start my phlebotomy class tmrw I’m super excited & nervous !!
Britt W congratulations for getting into the program!! 1st step completed! Get ready tho because they might ask for volunteers right on the first day!!!!good luck!!
How much did you pay?
@@maryoliveira6211 I know you asked her, but the place where I want to attend charges $1200.
@@PSALMSOFSONGS Apply at dialysis clinics or the american red cross and they'll train you for free. :)
I thought the donut meant something but now I realize that’s to cover your badge or latch or something lol
New sub! Your work vlogs are awesome! I’m also looking into becoming a Phlebotomist as well, so an inside look on how days can go are a big help. 💕
Tatiana Torres I’m so happy for you! Thank you so much for watching the video!!!
I have officially been accepted into a phlebotomy course it's for 6 months and I'm so excited cant wait to start sticking ppl. I had orientation on the 2nd of march 2020 and actually teaching starts the 9th of March 2020. I'm currently a nurse nut nursing in the Caribbean is stressful and it had made me not to interested in the field anymore. I have been researching Phlebotomy for over a year and just by watching your vids as well as some other phlebotomist videos, I have learned ALOT, I think this puts me at a great advantage ahead of my class. Will keep you updated
My class starts in 4 hours I’m excited and nervous but I honestly needed this informative video ❤️
Hi Dee. I’m an MLT student (1st year) and take my phlebotomy course in two weeks. It’s only two weeks long and after that we’ll do clinical in specimen collection at a hospital. I subbed to your channel. I like your DITL videos.
Hey @octoberskye, im in the MLT program at my school. Its day 4 and im stressed to the max! Can you give me any tips?
Starting my class Monday!! So excited :)
Hows it going so far? Im looking into classes myself.
@@GMorellix3 same!
How's it going?
Omg im so excited! Ill be taking MLA aka phlebotomy course here in Canada. Thanks for this video 👍🏼👍🏼 wish me luck !!
Thank you for the video! I start my course next Saturday! Very excited?
My phlebotomy exam is January 19th! I have a phlebotomist interview at 2pm today! So happy with this career choice!
I'm starting my phlebotomy class next month . I'm so excited, thanks for the video
hi there!!thanks for watching!!i am so excited for you! let me know how it goes and i wish you all the best!!! GET POKIN!!!!
Your videos are great! I'm about to take my ncct for ncpt and your an inspiration rite now.
I’m a Phlebotomist too.. Keep up the good work!!
You're absolutely amazing beautiful sister! Thank you so much for sharing and giving glimpses of what you do. Love from colorado :)
I didn't realize your views are super high that's is awesome! keep it up!
Thanks!!❤️❤️
I’m going to become a phlebotomist! I love this video :)
Thanks for sharing all this information with us future phlebotomist
WISH we did carts like this... looks so much more organized and practical...
Just got accepted into a CPT 1 program . Nervous but excited!
I'm gonna take this up and after that I'm going to nursing school I can't wait either 😬
I just got certified as a phlebotomist! I have my CNA, CCMA and CPT. Anyways, I think that this video was good. Good job!
I need a goood job and a career so I'm choosing this and I think ill be fine..I have print out some practice exams and flash cards just to see and to my surprise I new some of the terminology from home care an this is the right choice for me its a step in the right direction.
I love this vlog sooo much 💖💖💖 thank you for sharing this to us aspiring phlebotomy techs 😇
Keairra Jordan awww,Thank you Keairra!!
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im asspiring to be a phlebotomy tech aswell
Kobsy Official all the best to you!!!
thank you!! you aswell!
PLEASE DO MORE PHLEBOTOMY VIDEOS!!!!!! 🙌😍
Starting my phlebotomy course January 6th!
We use and share this video daily to our students at esacademy-usa.com. It's helped them tremendously. Thank you for the experience.
Thank you so much for sharing your daily routine with us. I'm going to be starting phlebotomy courses in August. I'm super nervous/excited. I think drawing from a baby or kid will be the hardest for me for sure.
Natalie Dalton damn
Natalie Dalton same here I start in August too
Hi! I'm a new Certified Phlebotomist, I recently got my license back in mid March of this year but I haven't been in a medical setting drawing patients since last year in spring, that's when I did my clinicals. And so it's been some time since I've poked or anything like that. Do you mind refreshing my memory on the order of draws, the tubes, and etc. I remember the routine of drawing the patients just the tubes is a bit foggy. And I might be landing a position soon if things go well. Thanks in advance!
hi! congratulations on getting your license!! for the order of draw, you always do blood cultures first, light blue,red,sst (gold), the light greens (lithium and Na Heparin) ,lavender and Gray...then there are so me special tubes too, like YELLOW ACD, DARK BLUE EDTAs, etc etc....other labs might be different tho? i am not sure but thats what i have been doing.. Good luck on your job hunt! I HOPE YOU GET THAT POSITION YOU WANT!!!TAKE CARE!!
Pt aptt- blue
Creatinine-gold
Cbc- purle
Im starting class on Monday. Thanks for the video
Hi! I would love to hear how classes have been going. Like it so far?
@@deeabz Yes girl. I absolutely love it. We started our first five chapters. My first test is on this Thursday.
Thanks for this video. Do you still work at this hospital? What to do if you fill an edta and then have to fill a green top without drawing more blood from the patient?
What was it like working as a phlebotomist, when you first started? Was it overwhelming?
Another phlebotomy video please!❤️ about finding work and if it’s hard for you in your area
i’m almost done with phlebotomy program so nervous but this video makes me happy 😭
Aww thank you so much for watching and good luck on the program!
Donna Abelon thank you love !
I've given up on being a Dental Assistant. I got treated like crap so many times at several jobs that I've given it up entirely. *DONE!* I'm registering next year for Phlebotomist.
Edit: I never went for the change. I stuck to a call center. The pay for entry level medical positions are still stagnated at 9.25 or 10 an hour. I am working now at a call center making $15 an hour. And I only used my high school diploma. That's it. No special training or registration.
Good luck with that currently a Phlebotomist. Trust me you get treated like crap as well with that title too. With any job in Medical field you have to have thick skin. Maybe you'll enjoy it better.
Technicians gets the crap in medical field as always my prof told me technicians are second to the lowest in the hierarchy of the medical field
For you to be respected you atleast need to have a bachelor's degree but as a nurse you will still get treated like a crab with people who has MD
But my professor also explained how important our job, like how a single mistake could lead for a patient to die
Me currently
Hello im so confused im finally in phlebotomy course, anyway i thought you will be certified after finishing the program...? Why do i have to take ascp, and what is the certification they are going to give me is that for nothing..?
Dee ... good job. I'm going to apply for a phlebotomist job. LOL 😉 keep posting
Wow the set up is different. We start at 4 am and are done by 5:15 am 6:30 am depending on the draws. I get that meeting thing. Why can't the come at night when we first get here.
I'm getting my phlebotomy certificate soon
Do you work by yourself on night shift or are there other phlebotomists who work with you. And is the work load less or more than day shift?
blue, green & lavender
How can i learn/memorize tube colors for tests before I apply in August
I just finished a 13 week phlebotomy course. Hoping to find a job soon!!
Elizabeth Balarezo yay girl!!! Awesome! I hope you find a great company/hospital to work for!!im happy for you!!!🤗🤗🤗
Good luck I start mine in the fall
Awesome.good luck, one tip. And this is what has always given me the jobs I want, when you really want something, be very very persistent. And you will get it.best of luck
dee abz do you need any prerequisites or experience to become a phlebotomist?
Elizabeth Balarezo where did you go
PTT/PT is light blue tube and CBC is Lavender tube
Can you make a video like this again?
How did you become a phlebotomist? What would you tell someone who wants to look into phlebotomy as a career? :)
What do you do when you misses the vein ?n a butterfly needle do you stick it all the way in 2 get blood compare to a regular needle?
slight adjustment. if you can't get it look for another spot. good phlebotomist know when to ask for help.
don't probe
Did you have to score 80 or higher on all the exams. We have four in class exams. I’m hoping they give out extra points
I'm thinking of going into phlebotomy, can anyone give me some insight on what its like day to day? is it hard? what kind of classes did you have to take? Thanks!
Don’t you need to put your hair up when doing this?
Can I just start off with you are a smart, strong, hard working woman that I respect ❤️ also did you choose to work night shift? Or is this a common thing for new hires? Thank you for all the great tips.
Thanks so much dear!! That made my day!! I chose to work night shifts because it’s what works for my family at the time... take care!!🤗🤗
Loved your video.. How do you manage to make it work with having a little one and working nights?
I have a very supportive husband which I’m very thankful for. I only lasted a year doing night shift...
How do you work night shift with kids? How many hours or days a week do u work? I have two kids age 2/3 and manage without sleep so looking to do phlebotomy for 3rd shift.
Hi, I'm debating if I should get certified. I'm overwhelmed by all the ads and offering around. How did you select the program to move forward with? Thank you!!
Long Tam hi! It’s always safe to get certified, you could possibly get paid more if you are...
Good luck!$
Blue, green & lavender
Im almost done with my phlebotomy schooling. I'm so nervous for the exam. 😔
Rachel Cobb did u pass , how did it go ? 😀
How was it?
I start PCT, EKG, and Phlebotomy training next month.
Looks like she didnt
apdroid geek how actually would you know ? Because she didn’t reply so that means she didn’t pass the exam ? Wow 🙄🤦🏽♀️ smh ignorant!
Best way to remember order of draw/ what tubes for what tests etc?
kasey logsdon I’m in school for phlebotomy. And I ordered the badge cards for the order of draw and the tests for each dept. I got it from amazon. It’s very helpful.
how long will it take to be a phlebotomy tech.. and should i take phlebotomy tech or pharmacy tech.. or cardiology tech... or should i just go for cna... help me...
Good video 👍
Thank You for your video! I have a question, when you got hired did you have a training phase? I have an interview for a phlebotomist position next Tuesday and I’m so nervous, I don’t have prior experience except from school. Do I need to know what tubes for all the tests? I’m really nervous! How was it when you first got hired without experience?
I first got hired at the the hospital I trained at. (Provides by my school) so they know I’m freshly graduate and totally understood that I didn’t know much. So On top of my 4wk externship, I got another maybe week of training as an actual employee. Usually, everybody in the lab are super helpful. You don’t need to know ALL the tubes and tests, believe me, there’s thousands of test there. What’s important is that if you are unsure of something, make sure you ask a knowledgeable co worker for instructions. Sometimes, it’s not all about what test goes into the tubes. It’s about handling and how you collect the sample. Some are temp and time sensitive, which you will learn those as you go...
I wish you all the best on your interview!!!!
@@deeabz thank you soooo much!
Question .. How do i get my first needle sticks .. i got certified etc but never stick anyone to draw blood. Do i have to go to the hospital and tell them im applying for internship?? Or we can be in the side of me when i draw my 1st blood from a patient to show me what to do and not do since it will be my first stick??
Kevin Covins did u go to a school? I’ve never heard of someone getting certified without at least going through an externship or some kind of hands on training?enlighten me pls...
How can you get certified without sticking anyone?
Why are you covering the Lab Corp patch on your coat? 😂
Also how long are your usual shifts? And how many days do you work per week?
As of now, I’m only working part time... 4hrs a week and then I come to work when I’m asked to. I’m basically on call...
Ugh im gonna do this. I'm scared..about drawing from kids and babies the most. Is it hard?
golgi apparatus it's doing them and learning.
How long is school for this I found only a 1 month class. How much do you start off with I read it’s 10 a hour. How fast do you get hired do u have to have experience before you get hired.
Ashley Tyson when I went to school 10years ago, the shortest phlebotomy program was 3 months...most of the newly graduates we hire went to school for the same amount of time maybe 4 months, so I am not sure about now..maybe it also depends on the state you’re in?
As far as the Pay, personally it should pay more than minimum wage, which is the case here in Where I live..again depends on the state..
As far as getting a job, I guess as long as your school has a good reputation, you have good chances on getting hired real quick.. Usually for phlebotomy program, there’s an externship, and usually those places end up hiring you if you apply and if they like you... Good Luck!!!And thanks for watching!!!
I can't wait till 16😭I'm taking phlebotomy, ekg and certified nurse assistant class ❤️
Ambitious Alyssa wow! That’s like some MEDICAL ASSISTANT situation right there!!! Good for you! Wish you all the best!!
Motivation: If your in CA phlebotomist with experience can make up to mid 20s to low 30s. I seen some top at 35 bucks ( but with many years of experience)
Just thought I’d share for you CA folks🙂
I need to move to CALI!!
Thanks for the info!!!
@@deeabz no girl don’t do it lol, I live here & it’s getting so bad.. shooting everywhere, wild fires, & were shortage on water.. water drought & if u use more than what ur supposed to they’ll fine you.. & cost of living is mad high.. 3 br home in the Bay Area $3940. & that doesn’t include utilities & groceries etc.. save your move girl lol 😆
It's also $7 a gallon in CA. Nobody could pay me to live there.
@@elizabethrambo3662
Exactly! At this time It’s prob not even worth it ha
I start my phlebotomy class this Monday excited and scared
How much do you get paid an hour? Does it depend on which state you are?
Mr. Karen hi!i think it does dee d on the state you work in..I’m pretty sure it’s higher than minimum..but I could be wrong...
Whats wrong w/ playback speed??
Hi!! :) any advice for future/current phlebotomy students?!! planning on going to school for this!
thanks!!
Diana My advice would be to study study study, especially with your order of draw. Order of draw is extremely important. Always remember the number one rule when drawing blood is to always correctly identify your patients.
Thanks u for sharing more information about this job. How many hours can u work a week ? I’m looking forward your reply.
Jessie Mai Hien hi there..u can be an on call phlebotomist and work at least 1 shift a month...depending on the company you work for...thanks for watching!!!
More vids!
What is the salary scale for this job?
Um do you still have to do work related stuff after work? Or are you totally free until the next shift?
Smiley Jpg hey there!!nope, I don’t have to do anymore “work stuff” after my shift...unless the lab has questions about your Draws, then they will email or call you...or they will solve it themselves..thanks for watching!!!
Great video, I’m currently student as a phlebotomist, how long have you been a phlebotomist?
Izel Atienza I’ve been a phleb for 11 yrs! Good luck on the class! It’s really easy, you’ll love it!
Working in a Hospital must be tiring. I think imma stick with US Lab.
I was a phlebotomist for 8 months I loved it most of the time very challenging job now I feel like I can do any job lol my small town tho I feel like they didn’t pay enough:/ so won’t be doing that anymore . I wish I could work at a clinic but we only have 1 in our town and they want more work past experience
Ash.Renea93 but what happened when you’re a new phlebotomist? Oh god I bet is super hard to find a job.... :(
Look into the red cross... not sure how much the pay is though
Smiley Jpg I got a job right after my Clinicals our small hospital is always looking for new people so I got very lucky but in the end it wasn’t for me some times it can take a year to find a job that’s how long it took one of my coworkers to get a job
Miracle Miles our hospital for full time started you out at $10.25 which was a disappointment for me and 12 for prn but I was working full time and every other weekend just ended up not being for me
But I know it other city’s they pay good
I have couple of questions for you ... 1how much you get payed is the same as when u started
2What state u from
3 how long have u been doing phlebotomy
4 does it ever become easy to perform the work
Hi, as far as starting pay, it depends on the state you live in but for me personally, phlebotomists pay should be above minimum because of all the sickness and things we are exposed to.. I live in Washington and have been a phlebotomist for 11yrs..
Hi Dee, just wondering how long was your night shift for this video?
Tempura B hi!!! It was a 10hr shift..
Is phlebotomy a saturated field in the US?
nurse Alexander nope
Yay im done, but no one is accepting me like i dont have experience and they always prefer someone over me like theres hundred of employers trying to apply on the job and they all have better experience than meee
How do/ did you like working for LabCorp? I’m really enjoying your videos. Please do some new videos! Stay safe. Blessings.
Thank you!
I made a lot of friends there in the 10 years that I worked for them. Unfortunately I work somewhere else now.it’s what works for the fam..🤗🤗
Ok! Thank you for responding! Wishing you and the family blessings and happy holidays! Can you share where you work now or the kind of facility you work in? Blessings
This may sound stupid and out of place , but how many scrubs would you recommend a phlebotomist own? I'm about to start school to become one.
1-3 pairs should be good. If you ever soil your scrubs at work, the hospital should have scrubs for their employees. Good luck !!😂😂
What are the necessary standard precautions that a phlebotomist should practice when collecting blood specimen from a SUSPECTED COVID-19 patient?
Hi! Just follow your work’s standard procedure. Everybody’s different when it comes to their protocols. What we might do here, might not work for your company. One thing for sure is wear proper PPE but I’m sure you already know that.
Thanks for watching!🤗
dee abz, When drawing blood, can you hit some nerve with the needle and cause the patient to feel like she got hit in the funny bone all the way to the wrist index fingers?
This happened to me two days ago while I was at a Lab getting some blood work done. The nurse asked me to place my arm over the counter, and because I'm short, my arm was in an awkward upward position, close to a 30-degree angle, she used another method of drawing blood not the butterfly needle...I cannot straighten my arm without feeling that same funny bone tingling.
NYC Apple Pie ...where did she poke you? I’m guessing hand or wrist? Those areas, unless you have a gigantic vein, a butterfly is what I recommend because there’s a lot of nerves in those areas..so ya, she or he possibly hit a nerve....shheeeezzz...U probably wanted to punch the phlebotomist in the face! I’m sorry that happened...😞
Hi, she poked me in my inner elbow or elbow crease and yes I definitely wanted to punch her. Because I was a walk-in she didn't look too happy to take my blood...I was sitting in a chair with no proper armrest and had to raise my arm up to the counter towards her...crazy chick
How much do you start out getting paid on average does anyone know for FL? Getting my certification in August
I started 11years ago
One thing for sure, it has to be more than minimum wage...
Sooo has anybody took the NHA test for phlebotomy ? how was it , i take mine the beginning of next month
Haley Gajdarik I take mine on the 10th I believe, I’m kind of nervous lol
I work nights at a lab, thinking about phlebotomy for extra $$. School is $1450, is it worth it? Only for a year before nursing school.
Aaron Coats same deal with me rn
I know this a year ago but I am registering for my courses and im nervous as ever this was a good video though
Hi! Thank you for watching! You can do this! 🥰
Dumb question.
Do you have a list of patients and rooms that you have to follow through?
When we get our pile of draws, the rooms and patients info are on it..
Your hospital is different we don't run to the floor unless we stick. It's incredible that you have to do this.
we do the morning swarm....
What is your partly deaf..I read lips and do some sign
How do you able to find work without paid experience right after u finish school and past your exam?
Hi, I got a job at the hospital I did my externship at.
Thank you for video. I’m taking my exam next month. Can’t wait to get on the hospital n start. 👍🏻😊💉
Danny Portillo I wish you all the best on your exam!!!if you have any questions about. Wong a hospital phlebotomist, feel free to ask!!😉
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Hey this might be a dumb question but do you think a 4 week long course is long enough . There isn’t many good schools from what I’ve looked at near me but 4 weeks just seems too short of a time . Would you recommend a private phlebotomy school or going to a community college for it ? Thanks in advance ❤️
Lyssa Marie 4 weeks is too short in my opinion I took my Phlebotomy course last year and it was 9 weeks. Honestly, it depends on the person if you can absorb all the information in 4 weeks. Short programs like that usually throw you a lot of information at you in so little time. If I had to reverse time I would go to a community college. There a little longer but you will understand everything. Since they take they’re time teaching you the information.
i ve been a phlebotomist for 13 years. school was 2 nights a week for six weeks. after the six weeks i did clinical sat a hospital: 2 10 hour days for six weeks. you need the time to get acclimated
mine is a 16 week course. 50 class hours and 100 clinical. seems to short.
I'm going right now and it's an 8 week course our instructor told us it's fine to go to shorter courses it just they might be a super long day from like 7am-5pm to give you all the info you need and you might not contain what you've learned.
WELL!.. LOL i just completed mine and it was over the weekend. Literally two days. I start my work experience next month which will last 3 months and then i can start working if i want or do more work experience. Also, only second/last day of the course we were able to take blood from our partners and past