Blood

[Crispy Bacon]

What kind of job takes a persons blood and analysis it to see if there's anything wrong with the person?

 

I think that would be a cool job.

[Moontanman]

What kind of job takes a persons blood and analysis it to see if there's anything wrong with the person?

 

I think that would be a cool job.

 

Phlebotomist

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phlebotomy

 

Phlebotomists are people trained to draw blood from a live person or animal for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. Phlebotomists are trained in a certification program; this program can be online, but must also include a certain number of hours of practical training in drawing blood. Phlebotomists collect blood primarily by performing venipuncture and, for collection of minute quantities of blood, fingersticks.^[1] Blood may be collected from infants by means of aheel stick. Phlebotomists duties are to identify the patient, prepare paper work, prepare patient accordingly, perform the puncture, withdraw blood into containers or tubes, assess the degree of bleeding and pain, assess the patient after the phlebotomy procedure.

 

[Crispy Bacon]

 

Phlebotomist

 

 

How many years would it take to become one? (I will research on my on as well)

The Phlebotomy – Laboratory Assistant program is a nine-month diploma program. You only make roughly $10 when first starting out, but it seems like a good job for me. I need to make up my mind fast because I only have 2 more weeks to make up my mind.

 

Does anyone else know of any cool jobs that only take up to 2 years to get a diploma for?

[Greg H.]

Does anyone else know of any cool jobs that only take up to 2 years to get a diploma for?

 

Define "cool job" in an objective fashion and maybe we might know what you're looking for. I mean it takes no education at all to wash dogs all day long, but you might not find that "cool".

[Didymus]

In 2 years, you could get your a&p license and work on aircraft. It's pretty fun and you don't have to stab people. Decent if you're settled down in one place, but you can make bank if you're willing to do contract work and travel around the country/world (that part doesn't work if you have a family, though).

 

That or a bikini barista.

[iNow]

Just to be clear, a phlebotomist draws the blood (retrieves the sample), but it's generally someone like a lab technologist or lab technician who performs the analysis. They are different positions, and have different training requirements and certifications.

[StringJunky]

What kind of job takes a persons blood and analysis it to see if there's anything wrong with the person?

 

I think that would be a cool job.

 

A Haematologist. Phlebotomists are trained and instructed by haemotologists to take the samples but they don't analyse them. When I was 16 (mid 70's) it was possible to go in at that age but I don't know the requirements now. My friend went in at HNC.

 

Haematologists are concerned with the study of blood, blood-forming tissues and blood-related disorders. Their work is usually carried out in specialist departments of hospitals where they interpret test results to diagnose blood-based abnormalities.

They look at the size, structure, function and amount of different types of blood cells and produce reports and scientific analyses to show their findings. The majority of haematologists work in laboratories in biomedical roles, but others work in blood transfusion centres or in clinical roles where they have direct contact with patients. Working with other clinical professionals is also part of a haematologist’s job.

Doctors can also specialise in haematology but this is a very different career route - see hospital doctor for more information.

Typical work activities

Haematology is a constantly developing specialist area of medicine and provides scope for clinical and laboratory experience. Work activities may involve:

• receiving and preparing blood samples for analysis;
• analysing blood samples using computer-aided and manual techniques;
• reviewing initial data that reveals, for example, white or red blood cell abnormalities;
• making decisions on further haematological analysis;
• liaising with other medical professionals to discuss patient treatment plans;
• cross-matching blood for use in transfusions;
• investigating the biochemistry of blood clotting;
• producing quantitative data in the form of reports and providing key information to medical staff about a patient’s condition;
• assisting colleagues in the interpretation of test results;
• selecting appropriate techniques for different types of haematological analysis;
• maintaining accurate and detailed records.

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/haematologist_job_description.htm

Edited August 14, 2013 by StringJunky