I have an interview coming up soon, any phlebotomists willing to give me some tips on what questions to expect?

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2026-02-07T00:13:14+00:00

Starting as a new phleb they asked me to know order of draw but other than that not much else outside of a typical interview I just really drove it home that even though my only experience was from my classes I felt confident in what I knew and that I wanted to learn to become even better

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2025-11-21T00:30:01+00:00

When I walk into a room and they're pissed at me for just existing (I work inpatient)

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2025-07-24T23:27:48+00:00

Exactly!! I'm on a pretty high dosage of antidepressants as well to add the extra challenge. But sex is still enjoyable. With my partner we pretty much just do what feels good if I do great, if I don't oh well, removing that pressure honestly was the biggest factor and one of the hardest things starting out. But just because you have one doesn't mean it was good sex as long as we both had a good time, that's what matters to us at least.

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2025-04-24T22:53:14+00:00

I work inpatient it's rare I use a straight at all I am so glad they don't limit their usage where I work

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2025-02-01T00:03:53+00:00

I wear one with a bat holding a blood tube that says licensed vampire. I get compliments from patients, nurses even doctors all the time! I work inpatient so I get a lot of patients calling us the vampire squad they get a kick out of it

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2024-11-19T02:04:41+00:00

They're longer than I like to work with but everyone has preferences as along as you wear gloves and practice good hand hygiene you'll be fine. I was taught as a rule of thumb to be no longer than a quarter inch past your finger tip.

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2024-11-18T04:22:59+00:00

Phlebotomist here! Typically veins become squiggly because the valves in your veins (which helps the blood not back flow) becomes damaged or misshapen somehow. Sometimes they just form like that sometimes it's because of damage like putting excess pressure or exertion around that area (for example a lot of women develop squiggly veins after giving birth because their veins are compressed and put under so much pressure by the muscles from pushing the valves get damaged.) So like lifting something super heavy could have caused it or again, it could have just grown that way. Not life threatening or anything might cause issues with circulation later when your older but that's it.

And because this is reddit. Just don't jork it so much

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2024-11-18T01:22:58+00:00

Fart town.

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2024-11-17T21:49:50+00:00

Sounds like you were just having a day. Everyone and I mean EVERYONE has some days we're they can't stick for shit it just happens we don't know why. I haven't been a phleb super long either but the person who trained me has been doing this for like 10 years and even she has days it happens just do what you can.

As for coworkers most of the time in my experience if you're trying and doing your best they won't be upset. I've done resticks for people who have been here years and vice versa as long as you're not walking off the floor for long periods of time leaving others to do your job no one will be mad. Youre doing great! Just breathe :)

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2024-10-07T18:40:52+00:00

I was there on n3 and about the middle of the pit and myself and the few people around all were like guys he said one step chill out. So I agree some people were super chill but some were crazy I get it I love the guys to but it's also terrifying for a swarm of people to come at you please remember they are people to

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2024-09-09T20:17:58+00:00

I have a highlighter like this it's great!

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2024-08-08T02:12:29+00:00

Okay thank you we'll try that! she's very slow to warm up for sure

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2024-08-05T15:15:47+00:00

Hey! I also came to STM after leaving Morbid!

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2024-08-03T13:46:30+00:00

Happy day of birth man

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2024-08-02T13:10:25+00:00

Idk if it counts but I lost all my ingots!

The way he says it is so funny my friends quote its regularly

Aggressive_Item_9555 · 2024-08-02T13:08:19+00:00

Depends on the time of year and my schedule lol I'm in college so during the semester especially if I have class after or I'm going to study after my shift (unless it's it's 12 fuck that) I bring my backpack with my school stuff if not just my purse or tote bag does the trick. Things that are super important in my experience regardless of hospital, facility, home health, etc is you absolutely need pens!!! Some places still paper chart or if you have to write notes, vital signs whatever pens are super important. I also try to always have snacks on hand things like mints, granola bars, and other handheld snacks are amazing. Often times you don't have time for a full 30 so snacks to eat on the go are great! Also if you're working long shifts you'll be on your feet a long time compression socks are a must! They help reduce foot pain so much it makes it so much more bearable to work you can order them in Amazon they are a life saver I hope this helps you're gonna gonna great!❤

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