Individuals who are certified Phlebotomists and Medical Assistants contribute significantly to the overall care and positive outcomes of patients. These individuals play an integral role in the work of the healthcare team.
Certified Phlebotomy Technicians (CPTs) work at hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, blood donation centers, clinics, doctor’s offices, urgent care facilities, and various other healthcare facilities performing venipuncture, capillary punctures, collecting non-blood specimens for testing or transport, performing basic point-of-care testing (e.g., blood glucose levels). Phlebotomists work under the scope of practice of phlebotomists and follow regulations and guidelines set by the facility in which they are employed.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA) work under the license of a physician and are employed by doctor’s offices, urgent care facilities, clinics, and at hospitals. CCMAs, perform phlebotomy procedures, they measure and record vitals, prepare and assist in patient examinations, administer injections or medications, document relevant aspects of patient care in the patient record, provide patient care coordination and education, perform CLIA-waived testing, allergy testing, eye and hearing tests, EKG and cardiovascular testing, and more.